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Premier 2001
Dule, that is a great snare drum. You are right: your 2001 was made between late 60s to early 70s, according to the style of the lugs and the mahogany...
13 years agoNice find in Holland !
Hi, Nice historical find. The snare drum lugs remind me of a Dutch 'Majestic' marching snare drum, I've owned last year: http://www.vintagedrumforum....
13 years ago1958-1960 Premier Drums
Congrats to this bargain! The snare drum alone is more worth than the price you paid. Ralf
13 years agoPremier Help Please...
Unless one of the 12" rack toms has a (hidden?) 2nd acoustic hole, I assume that both came in original with the kit as the badges are 'at the right pl...
13 years agoStaggered Lugs
Good question, Brian. I guess it's just picking up the idea of similar looking shells when combined with those flat 'pancake' snare drums, being just...
13 years agoCleveland Rogers Surprise! (and-a-half!)
This Mardi Gras finish is extremely nice. I wonder whether such finishes have ever been exported to Europe, 'cause I've never seen/ heard of one here....
13 years agoPremier Help Please...
Premier hoops come up regularly on ebay UK (mainly the international size types). But I can't tell how often they appear on ebay USA. Ralf
13 years agoStar project or parts donor
It's amazing that you will get the original drum heads - although in poor condition now - after 40 (forty!) year. Premier flat base 'Lokfast' cymbal...
13 years agoPricing...
Keep your eyes wide open and stay tuned with PATIENCE. If you give it time, you'll reach a vintage paradise, that's what I can nearly promise you. Th...
13 years agoPricing...
No worries, Jon ;-) You may trace out the correct time period by yourself here: http://www.drumarchive.com/Pearl/ When the price is approx. US-$ 110...
13 years agoValue?: Star drums
In Germany it would be worth more than $ 200. The Pearl double pedal could be a nice addition (or sell afterwards). Also the cymbals may hide a bargai...
13 years agoStar Kingbeat snare
Great job, Andrew. These King Beat snare drums are such a pleasure cleaning them up - mine mainly shine just like coming out of the factory again. Suc...
13 years agoPricing...
Welcome! Although I know that Denmark is a high-priced area for many products, that asked price is far too much. If you are looking for a vintage dru...
13 years agoPremier '303 Outfit'
Thanks, Brian, I appreciate your compliments greatly! Ralf
13 years agoDrumMate (Star) in WMP
Thank you, drum-mates :), for your compliments! Indeed, it was a long standing wish of mine to own a drumset in WMP as well. (My wife hopes, that it w...
13 years ago