I have been away from drumming since 1976. When I sold my Gretsch kit back then I was using a Premier 2000-something I think, not sure of the model. What I do remember was it had snares on both heads, One under the top head as well as the usual snares on the bottom head. I've told a few (non-drummers) that over the years and they look at me as if they don't really believe it.
I didn't like my Gretsch snare at the time and I traded it in along with a few dollars for the metal shelled Premier. It was around 1972 or maybe a bit later that I bought it I think. I remember I quite liked that drum.
DOH Yes - I should have never sold it, but at the time it was the right thing to do.
Does anyone remember that Premier drum?