Premier coming back to the US!

[dsop]

I'd love to grab these, but it says local pickup only.

Premier 7 piece Drum Set Black | Reverb

Part of husband's collection, his original drum set. Comes with cases and stands. Excellent condition.Below are the measurements to the best of my ability. (I measured width from inside the rings but measured the whole height.)The bass measures 24" W x 17" H,Floor toms 18"W x 16...

reverb.com

 

[BennyK]

No thanks .

If and when ... I'll wait for 3 ply African mahoganies circa 1972 to pop up on KIJIJI or Daves drums .

 

[Jazzhead]

Don't forget that Yamaha/Premier had a shared period together as well, but I thought the stuff they did was pretty decent.

I am a fan of the 90s era Premier stuff, but earlier than that and I get confused about what I'm looking at -- I don't know the telltales of different shell series. I still would like to find one of those really great deals on a Genista or a Signia set, but all the great deals seem to be in the UK.

Why? Pretty straight forward with the vintage stuff, 60’s 70’s

 

[Jazzhead]

I'd love to grab these, but it says local pickup only.

Premier 7 piece Drum Set Black | Reverb

Part of husband's collection, his original drum set. Comes with cases and stands. Excellent condition.Below are the measurements to the best of my ability. (I measured width from inside the rings but measured the whole height.)The bass measures 24" W x 17" H,Floor toms 18"W x 16...

reverb.com

Exactly like my kit but this looks to be a 24 bass with 13” and 14” toms and 14”,16”,18” floor toms. They are more beautiful in person, trust me!

 

[dsop]

Exactly like my kit but this looks to be a 24 bass with 13” and 14” toms and 14”,16”,18” floor toms. They are more beautiful in person, trust me!

You don't have to tell me. That is my favorite era of Premier.

 

[studrum]

Those are stunning! Wish I could get 'em. What are they, 24/12/13/10x14/14//16/18? I have same kit in Resonators, same color 22/13/10x14/16, w/brushed aluminum HiFi.

 

[studrum]

They look like they weren't gigged out. The old-school fibreboard cases (my favorite) even look unmarked.

 

[mlucas123]

I like this. It reminds me of the rare late 80's Resonator finishes.

https://www.premier-percussion.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Large-Booth-August4428.jpg

 

[DrummerJustLikeDad]

Lot of vintage Premier love in the room.

Seems a good time to ask an affectionate crowd, did anyone jump at Mcjnic’s rare, mahogany Genistas yet? Implausible if those are still looking for a forever home.

 

[JimmyM]

I don’t plan to buy any more drums whatsoever, but I don’t have any reason to think these aren’t cool drums at a decent price. Would like to see them up close one day.

 

[flatwins]

I want the 75th anniversary Signia that DCP currently has. But I gots too many goodies as it is.

 

[DanRH]

I do like the look of these Elites...
"A blended shell comprised of 2-ply North American birch and 2-ply North American maple, beech support rings and a 3mm undersized tom diameter. The Elite’s new thin shell construction, at 4.8mm thick, relays every nuance of your live performance." Also, there seems to be a full range of sizes available (see below pics)

Optional Extras​

8″ x 7″ Rack Tom	PEX0807T
10″ x 8″ Rack Tom	PEX1008T
12″ x 9″ Rack Tom	PEX1209T
13″ x 9″ Rack Tom	PEX1309T
13″ x 10″ Rack Tom	PEX1310T
14″ x 14″ Floor Tom	PEX1414F
16″ x 14″ Floor Tom	PEX1614F
16″ x 16″ Floor Tom	PEX1616F
18″ x 16″ Floor Tom	PEX1816F
20″ x 16″ Bass Drum	PEX2016B
22″ x 16″ Bass Drum	PEX2216B
24″ x 14″ Bass Drum	PEX2414B
20″ x 10″ Gong Drum	PEX2010G
14″ x 5.5″ Snare Drum	PEX1455S
14″ x 6.5″ Snare Drum	PEX1465S
14″ x 8″ Snare Drum	PEX1408S

 

[purity]

The walnut snare they released is beautiful and it's nice to see they chose to have it made in the UK. But the ~ $1500 price is a little nuts. You can buy a very nice set of Signias for that kind of money.

 

[Jazzhead]

Those are stunning! Wish I could get 'em. What are they, 24/12/13/10x14/14//16/18? I have same kit in Resonators, same color 22/13/10x14/16, w/brushed aluminum HiFi.

I asked. 24/18ft/16ft/14ft/13/12
Didn’t ask mahogany or birch.

 

[ppfd]

That blue is sweet

 

[lossforgain]

Why? Pretty straight forward with the vintage stuff, 60’s 70’s

I just don’t know what I don’t know and haven’t gotten around to investigating.

 

[Houndog]

Lot of vintage Premier love in the room.

Seems a good time to ask an affectionate crowd, did anyone jump at Mcjnic’s rare, mahogany Genistas yet? Implausible if those are still looking for a forever home.

I believe he still has them …

 

[Mcjnic]

I believe he still has them …

They remain in cases atop the costume closet in my studio awaiting the next owner.

 

[gretschdrummer]

So I'll be the only optimist in the crowd and say I like them, every finish. Sincerely hope they do well too. And with a retail of less than $840 they should.

Absolutely

 

[gretschdrummer]

I believe he still has them …

I was the original owner of them

Horrible buyers remorse do I now have