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Premier 303 saved from oblivion

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I got this 70s Grey shimmer 303 kit as part of a load of stuff. These 3 drums (missing the 13") were the only things of value and they were in a bad state to look at. However, they were mainly complete and under the dirt and crud, not too bad.

Replacement mufflers from Blairndrums have been fitted. I have the tom mount but need an L arm and the one I bought won't fitDOH. These are the 3 ply mahogany shells which I adore. I have polished the inside ply with a beeswax polish which gets them looking spectacular - for the inside of a drum at least. The snare, cymbals and hardware in the photos are from my 202 kit.

I'd love to keep them but I don't have the space so have tentatively sold them to a friend locally. No money made or lost but a great kit saved.

Andrew

Golden Curtain
www.myspace.com/garagelandnz
Posted on 11 years ago
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They look superb from where I`m sitting!!

Saving these old drums for future generations to enjoy is what it`s all about...Kudos to you Fayray!! I bet your friend is happy and I`m sure you have a great sense of satisfaction for bringing this kit back to it`s former glory...

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 11 years ago
#2
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thanks Granto. It definitely had to be saved. A kit like this could do a serious drummer for life. They're that good.

Andrew

Golden Curtain
www.myspace.com/garagelandnz
Posted on 11 years ago
#3
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Hi,

Pic No. 1: Ouch!

Great cleaning Job, thanks for bringing those great Drums back to Life!

Lars, Germany

'73 Premier 707 Golden Sun 2x22/13/14/16
'72 Premier 303 Silver Star 20/12/14/16
'73 Premier Silver Star 22/13/16
'75 Premier Silver Star 18/12/14
2000 Snare, Hi-Fi Silver Star (Wood), Hi-Fi (Brushed Chrome)
'60s Flush Base and '70s Lokfast Hardware Sets

'70s Ludwig B/O Kit Silver Sparkle
Supra Phonic, Black Beauty, '67 Acrolite

Paiste Dark Energy Set, Giant Beat Set
Paiste 602 Hats and Flat Ride
Paiste 2oo2 Ride
Zildjian K Set
Posted on 11 years ago
#4
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What 40 years of neglect will do to a drumset.....:(

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
#5
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Great work as usual Andrew,

Nice wrap that one, and I have always liked those lugs..

Cheers

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 11 years ago
#6
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Very nice work!!

Creighton

Nothing special here but I like them.
Posted on 11 years ago
#7
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thanks for the compliments. It turned out very well and will make a great players kit. I sold it yesterday to a buddy of mine and he's very happy. It cost him roughly a quarter what you'd pay for a similar Ludwig kit here and it's every bit as good.

Andrew

Golden Curtain
www.myspace.com/garagelandnz
Posted on 11 years ago
#8
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From Fayray

I got this 70s Grey shimmer 303 kit as part of a load of stuff. These 3 drums (missing the 13") ...

My '303 Outfit' dates a bit earlier but consists of 12/14/16 toms. No 13 incher.

But I have the earlier tom brackets. Perhaps Prem produced a 13" for the version with the L-arms?

Great job, Fayray! So it's prepared now for being played again in the next 4 decades - or even more.

Ralf

Vintage STAR (= Pre-Tama) website: www.star-drums.de
Posted on 11 years ago
#9
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Awesome job. Premier had some great looking wraps. The "Shimmers" being one of my favorites. Next to Mahogany. :) Those thin 3-ply shells just sing. In my opinion, Premier kits are the "sleepers" of vintage drums. The attention to detail and styling (art deco hardware) make them the Royls Royce of drums. Good if you are in the market to buy, but bad if youare trying to sell.

-Tim

Posted on 10 years ago
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