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Newbie here, please help identify my snare drum...

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Hello everyone, I am a newbie to the forum.

I just purchased this snare for $50(apparently mispriced). I really have no idea about premier snare drums, except for there made in England. The salesmen told me it was a 70's vintage snare drum, and should sell for well over $200, he then went on to tell me his new employee mispriced it. Anyhow regarless I am in love with how this snare drum sounds, and it seems to be built very well and would love to get some detailed info on this snare drums if possible.

Any added info on this snare would be really appreciated, thank in advance.

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Posted on 15 years ago
#1
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That was a good buy.

Rogers Drums Big R era 1975-1984 Dating Guide.
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=24048
Posted on 15 years ago
#2
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Do you know anything about it?

Posted on 15 years ago
#3
Posts: 1432 Threads: 110

Two questions:

Is the shell extremely low weight?

Or is the shell magnetic? (Hold a magnet next to it.)

Ralf

Vintage STAR (= Pre-Tama) website: www.star-drums.de
Posted on 15 years ago
#4
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It is fairly light weight. It does have a bit of magnatism to it.

Posted on 15 years ago
#5
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Here you can find out more about elderly Premier drums:

www.vintprem.moonfruit.com

Ralf

Vintage STAR (= Pre-Tama) website: www.star-drums.de
Posted on 15 years ago
#6
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A good price. It's especially good that you love the sound. The drum looks like a 1990s chrome over steel, but still English made. A 70s Premier would have a similar throw-off, but holes instead of the strap bracket.

1970s Premier snares sell between £40-80 depending on the size and condition. I bought a mid-70s 6.5" Supra-like copy for £80, but chrome over steel. It sounds nothing like a Supra, but has its own vintage crack and tone. I also have a late 90s 5" chrome over steel (another apparent Supra copy), which has very good projection. I prefer my Supra collection, but they're all great sounds to use in the studio.

Enjoy it!

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Posted on 15 years ago
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That's a terrible, horrible drum and I feel SO sorry for you that I'm willing to give you $30 for it.

NOT!

Premier always made beautiful drums that sound unique. It's worth many times what you paid for it. Check out some old pictures of the Who with Keith Moon on Premier drums.

Those snares are crisp like lettuce - you scored big time!

Posted on 15 years ago
#8
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that was a 90's premier made when yamaha owned them.the lugs

look like smaller recording custom lugs. great buy btw. any of

you folks ever wonder why premier never got their due in the

us like they should have? sure beats me. they have made

some beautiful kits thru the years. dude you got a great deal!

Posted on 15 years ago
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