Show us your Premier kits!!

Hi. I found this thread by accident so thought I'd pop in and say hi.
This is my very yellow Resonator. some people love it, some people hate it. I love it - its grows on you after a while. sizes pictured - 22/12/16. The 13" tom is rarely used, so its up in the attic.
I love premier gear, and also have a small collection of premier marching drums also, from royal scots, super royal scot, HTS700, premier lite etc. and a 16" tenor.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/24107950@N02/3818411908/in/set-72157604051407833/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/24107950@N02/3818409946/in/set-72157604051407833/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/24107950@N02/2943341059/in/set-72157604051407833/

The SRS and resonator snare:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24107950@N02/2311543969/in/set-72157604051407833/

AKx

Nice kit!...I always liked the Resonators...and your kit appears to be in great shape!
 
Hiya mate - in from Dolbear land? :)
Gorgeous Reso ... I want one now but the financial manager said something like "Over my dead body" - She doesn't like yellow...

aha! 'financial manager'...I think I get your drift :p

Going back to your repsonse before that; it's strange for me because my left hand is still my weakest hand...which is very strange considering it leads what I'm playing in grooves. Having my dominant hand as the snare hand does have it's advantages non-the-less! I found that ghost notes and more intricate use of them relativley easy to learn and it's something that's a feature in my playing.
Another stylistic trait it's resulted in is that I can follow varying parts of a song, I might lock in with the bass for a instrumental break then in with what the vocal or guitar melodies during the verses etc (very much like Keith Moon did).

Kindest regards,

Kev
 
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my new babies since Chrismas, I drived total 1850km to Germany and back in heavy snow and ice, 26 hours in my car :D

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Hey Sam - lovely Signia. I see you use DW hardware - that's my favourite set up too - Premier Drums, DW metalwork. Not a Paise man myself, but thats a lovely Cymbal setup you have there too. How are you getting on with the Sigs?
 
I've had this kit since about February of last year, and the original owner had them in his basement for about 15 years. The only cymbal that he didn't give me with it is the cheap ZBT splash witch is already denting :p Really nice sounding kit, and I am lucky to have it as a first acoustic set after only using my TD-3 for my first year of drumming.
 

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thax for appreciation :)

How are you getting on with the Sigs?

I'm deadly Paiste man, I started with my dad's 2002, then I bought my own set of Alphas I used for 10+ years and last year I finaly reached for my dream Signatures. They sounds greatly in any music situation. Now I've got drums and cymbals for rest of my life :D
 
Premier Powerhouse Drum Set, Made in England, purchased 1979, played by professional drummer until 1994. Is a great set, still in excellent condition. Has been kept in climate controlled area. We would be interested in selling it, but do not know where to begin or what value to put on it. Hopefully someone on this site can give some suggestions. Thanks.
 

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Yet another newbie here! You guys are probably tired of these newbies, but again, we all must start somewhere. Not all of us are as gifted, so must work even harder...
I started out at the ripe old age of 50. Typical story; as a child, my parents would NOT ALLOW drums as a musical endeavor...Fast forward...In 2002, I bought a really cheap kit off eBay for $249.95 including the freight! I tried to start "self-teaching", playing along with recorded music. I guess we all know where that takes us. Lost the enthusiasm, so the kit sat in the garage rafters for the next 7 years. Then, I met some people that liked to mess around, and broiught the kit out and started to play along with this other drummer. Another fast forward; kept on at it and started to sound "OK" to me. I had a Hot Tub that I never used, and decided to post it on Craig's List for a trade. Got a nice bite from someone that had this 6-piece Premier kit in Gold Sparkle. Has the medallion that is hard to read, but states: "Maple Model (top); Hand (UK flag) Built (bottom)". Barely used kit with the Paiste Cymbals.
If anyone knows anything about this kit/age, etc. I would appreciate the information. The kit sounds awesome too!
 

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I'm an intermediate drummer,my kit is a Copper coloured Super Olimpic that was re badged as Hamma by a company called EMI Rosetti in the late 1970s. it's a fabulous kit and had both top and bottom heads which are coted everplay extra.

my cymbals are Paiste stambul 18" crash and 20" ride Meinl classics 14" Medium crash and 10" splash and Super ZYN 14" hi hats

then i have a wood block and a cowbell

sorry i can't upload pics
 
If anyone knows anything about this kit/age, etc. I would appreciate the information. The kit sounds awesome too!

Very nice kit and welcome to the forum! Your kit is Premiers current top of the line model, called the premier series. They have a number of shell options, it looks like you have the classic maple shells. They have 6 plies and no reinforcement rings. I think those drums sounds wonderful :)
You have a great pro level kit!
More info on your drums:
http://www.premier-percussion.com/catalogue.asp?id=184
 
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Thank you for getting back on this. I agree the kit sounds awesome; not worthy of its' level, but will "grow into it" in due time...Happy I found this forum. ots of good advice on here...
Paul
 
Well, im from Torreón, Mexico, i get this drumkit in 2004 i think its a Premier XPK (you tell me if im wrong) , i dont know if it a Astria or Vitria
22" bass drums, 10", 12", 14", 16" toms... the sounds its great.. i love this colour..
 

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Artist Fusion Birch 2000

22 bass, 10, 12, 14 toms. All early 70s A Zildjian except china & splashes.
 

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My XPK Rosewood Jazz (20" base) Fusion and Paiste Sigs. 1st XPK series model when they were Made In England .....its now for sale? Beautiful Kit, great sound, sorry to let it go!
 

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Hi Guys,

Here are some pictures of my XPK kit. i think they're pretty nice. They are now for sale. please reply with comments or interest in purchasing via email to [email protected]

Thanks, OLD DUDE

I will soon be adding pics of my 75th Anniversary Genista kit in WMP which is also for sale.
 

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Hi again guys,

By the way i would like to send out a BIG thank you to my son John, for helping me post these pictures. I couldn't have done it without him, old dude syndrome HA. Anyhow this is my 75th Anniversary Genista kit, which is now for sale. Please comment and reply if interested in purchasing via email to [email protected]


Thanx, OLD DUDE
 

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My premier genista, just one of my Premier kits, i also have an old APK black double bass kit (22 x16 x2, 16 x 16 FT, 13" RT) a Royal (22 x 16 x 12 & 13 RT, 16 x 16 FT) a Heritage club kit (20 x 10 BD, 10 RT, 13 FT)


24 x 18 kick drum,
18 x 16 kick drum,
10" rack tom,
13" rack tom,
14 x 14 legs mounted floor,
16 x 14 hanging floor,
early 70's Ludwig black beauty snare, 5 1/2"
DW delta 5000 pedals,
assortment of cymbals Paiste 22 sig prototype crash, 21" sig ride,
Sabian 13" fusion hi-hats, 16" AAX crashes.

F O R S A L E - to fund a spirit of lily, Keith Moon tribute kit
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Tristan , UK
www.myspace.com/theyesterdaysgb
 
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