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My Next Vintage 1960's Premier Drum Kit Restoration

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This is an early Premier kit ive just bought. I paid a very low price for it. The condition is pretty good but needs to come up to my standards. Once I get the drums I can show better plus more pics. Plus full info on condition. I have all the flush base stands to go with this kit so it will be as per catalogue once ive finished. It also comes with original sticks brushes and premier cases. Going down to London for the pick up. ....... Thanks for now sean.

Posted on 6 years ago
#1
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Looks like it will be a fun project!! Keep us updated...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 6 years ago
#2
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Got the kit home wow it looks better than pics plus no extra drill holes. All the flush base stands are in great nik for year. More updates plus pics to follow.....sean

Posted on 6 years ago
#3
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Beautiful wrap. Those are really nice !

Posted on 6 years ago
#4
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The kit is coming on nicely. Its a real stunner in absolute top notch condition.....

Posted on 6 years ago
#5
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Sean,

Those are beautiful drums ! I like the Premier drums with the "Batmobile" style lugs.

I have a Gretsch kit in a very similar wrap, my favorite of all !

Good luck with the refurb.

Michael

No Guru - I just love collecting & learning about vintage drums!

Some of my favorites from the kits in the collection
58 WFL New Yorker Blue Sparkle
67 Ludwig Hollywood Red Psychedelic
69 Ludwig Standard Red Ruby Strata
70's Ludwig BOP "Ringo" Kit

A few of my favorite snares
20's Leedy Black Elite
51 Leedy & Ludwig Knob Tension
58 WFL Buddy Rich Classic Blue Sparkle
63 Walberg & Auge Sea Blue Agave Green Pearl
66 Leedy Shelly Manne Blue Agate Pearl
Posted on 6 years ago
#6
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Boy they look really nice. Great to start with such a nice example. Wrap is a favorite of mine. What is the diameter of the floor tom? Looks larger than 16"? Matching snare is a bonus.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 6 years ago
#7
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The floor tom is pre international 16". Probably the way the seller took pics. The snare is a premier 2000 but was wrapped to match professionally in London 1968. The kit was bought 1964 then this snare was added later. The original snare was sold separate which was the royal ace. A great bit of history. Plus have all the original 1960's flush base stands and zildjian cymbals. In the pics the stands etc etc are not original all cymbals and flush base are in a drum case. I must set this up its like ringos with the 18" crash ride and 20"crash ride and 14" hats. I also got all the premier drum cases with the kit. But wrong colour. A real piece of 1960's premier drum history. They will go on sale but I just cant let em go yet I love the sound. Even the heads apart from bass drum are original ever play.

Posted on 6 years ago
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