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So I have some Premier's, I'm just not sure which!
Top tom is older and from the early/late 60's due to different badge.
9 years agoSo I have some Premier's, I'm just not sure which!
Looks like a mahogany kick and if badge is correct and has no serial number it puts them at around early 70's. Tom looks as if it is birch with beech...
9 years agoBeverly Cymbals
Looks pretty much like a zyn cymbal from the early to late 60's as supplied with Premier drums. They were nickel silver too and also had those hammeri...
9 years agoWhat premier drums are these ?
This facebook page can be useful for info and parts too: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PremierDrumsandPercussion/?ref=bookmarks
9 years agoWhat premier drums are these ?
Advert has gone now but you can see more details about premier drums here: http://www.vintprem.moonfruit.com/
9 years agoOpinions on old cymbal and doesn't fit modern stand
I have a large collection of 50's / 60's super zyn cymbals and just drill out the hole to suit modern stands. It tends to get rid of the key holing to...
9 years agoA HOT lead....and a scale question
OK so these are not the same make but here is a list of my Zyn and Super Zyn collection that may offer a guide weight range for older cymbals: Zyn 12...
9 years agoA HOT lead....and a scale question
I use our kitchen scales!
9 years ago22 inch Dream /Bliss/Wuhan
I have a full set of Dream cymbals and have found them all to be excellent, $50 is a steal so snap it up.
9 years agoThe cymbal cleaning question...again
I hate all those big black logo's and think they make even top end cymbals look cheap. You may love them but I like the small stamps and a small logo...
9 years agoPremier Yeovil Kit
My local drum store had a lot of them in stock but they didn't sell as they were far too expensive: Here is the Ilkley http://www.drumshop.co.uk/col...
9 years agoThe cymbal cleaning question...again
I always clean my cymbals with Paiste cleaner as I prefer the sound for recording, I doubt it makes a huge difference in real terms but there again I...
9 years agoZYN cymbals; made in England
Yes some of my 15/16 inch super zyns are all slightly different sizes and I guess this was down to the casting and lathing, the 5 stars are all pretty...
9 years agoZYN cymbals; made in England
standard quality stamped Zyn 16 inch on the left and 15 inch Super Zyn on the right: [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v62/GaryNattrass/IMG_5759_...
9 years agoZYN cymbals; made in England
As for values I have paid $50-$75 for most of my Super Zyns with a little more for the 5 star ride. Here is a pic of my current set-up with my Gretsch...
9 years ago