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I think that may have been when they changed over to the the new smooth lugs and logo badge... the shels are the same but the hardware is a bit different now.

Nope... those issues are a distant memory... the Gen-X shells are slightly undersized in fact so heads seat and tune up like magic.

I can't find any Gen-x tubs on the ebay these day... And I think they started making them in 99 or 2000... I'm almost certain I got mine in 99.... but maybe it was 2000.

Premier is an English company so....

As far as I know, all the midrange and high end kits have always been made in the small Premier factory in the UK. I believe the more recent lower end stuff...

I generally do all my purchasing with my ears and pay little attention to brand name and / or trends. I tend to lean towards Ludwig due to the warm vintage style sound... and the Premiers are just...

:think: Hey... those are mine pal!

lol.

Premier's low end and midrange stuff (Artist Maple / Artist Birch etc...) are fantastic drums for the price. I had a set of Artist Birch for a while as a gigging kit and they sounded great.

And...

Love them... Really does seem to be the best of both worlds - lot's of stick attack and projection with the warmth and bottom end of maple. Also, the shells are slightly undersized, which seems to...

Well - now that I've shown off my latest Luddies... Here's the rest of my tubs.

Late 90's Premier Gen-X in Dark Cherry finish:

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Wow! Beautiful set ShaneRoney! Love that finish!

How do the fiberskins sound on those?

Here is my latest project - Some very early 80's Ludwig's with Keystone Chicago Badges that I just finished cleaning up and reconditioning. They sound great and look awesome... There's a 13 inch...