The shells will be Finnish Birch with Beech re-rings

Generally speaking the edges should be in fantastic condition, the build quality was far better than the hit and miss quality of Ludwig etc

If well cared for, vintage Premier shell integrity and structure is second to none. That being the case, the birch shells have a distinctly different tonal character than vintage American made drums. In general, I would describe them as producing less low end with emphasis on mid and high range. Resonance is excellent. The drums demand to be tensioned and set as vintage Premier drums; not as you would when dealing with older Ludwig, Slingerland, etc. They are what they are, so be aware if you purchase them that they demand respect on their own terms. Having just finished my morning workout on a large set of them I offer the above viewpoints on experience.

I have a pre international kit, 20 12 16, and absolutely love the sound, especially the floor tom is magnificent, very timpani like and resonant.

I also have 60's Ludwigs, Camco and Rogers, but the Premiers certainly hold their own, soundwise if forced to compare probably most like the Rogers with a little Camco thrown in. Extremely well made drums.

Thanks everyone. I'll definitely go check these out. The "low and fat"/dry Slingerland-ish sound isn't my thing and I was concerned the mahogany Premiers would be more like that. So these birch shelled ones sound like what I'm looking for.