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    Quote Originally Posted by sqadan View Post
    Wow! Beautiful set ShaneRoney! Love that finish!

    How do the fiberskins sound on those?
    I have had fiberskyns on Yamaha Birch and Beech, Gretsch Maple and Mahogany, and now Pearl Birch/Basswood and they have sounded amazing on all of them. I have found that a middle weight resonant head sounds best (clear ambassador). The really thin 3 mil resos make them decay too quickly.

    Quote Originally Posted by yohin View Post
    Looks great Shane! 1 up 2 down set ups always look cool.
    Thanks Yohin - the free 10" is on it's way, but this has been my preferred set-up for most of this year, so I'm going to stick to it.

    I don't do domestic stuff like sweeping and cleaning up after myself, and I didn't have the time to Photoshop out all the dirt on the rug. .

    Seriously - the purple rug looked cool with my blueberry Beech Customs, but awful with anything else. I'm getting ready to toss it and go back to flat black.

  2. #5777

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    those visions are beautiful shane
    PEARL MASTERS MCX in Bronze Glass
    24x18
    16x16
    13x9
    Camilo:''your guitarrist is awesome',Xweasel: ''yeah he's asian''

  3. #5778

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    I'm learning many things about other forum member's kit's in and I wanted to share the results of some improvements in mine as researched and viewed many beautiful kits that have been posted here.
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    Im so envious of your Rude ride!

  5. #5780

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    Today, I rearranged again and lowered the toms by removing some items to reach others more easily.

    Keep the pics coming
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    Quote Originally Posted by Yoda View Post
    Im so envious of your Rude ride!
    Thanks...I've been searching for a second ride to compliment the harder rock and metal tunes I play with other bandmate and I may have found the right one.

  7. #5782

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    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:




    And a grainy shot of my '68 Ludwig Downbeat kit on stage @ Johnny Brenda's in Philly:

    '68 Ludwig Downbeat kit in Blue Sparkle
    Early 80's Ludwig "Big Beat" kit in Natural Maple
    '68 Ludwig Supraphonic 5x14"
    Premier Gen-X Birch / Maple in Dark Cherry
    Premier Gen-X Snare in Dark Cherry 5-1/2x14"
    Premier Modern Classic Birch 7x14 Snare in Natural Finish
    Zildjian Cymbals (Mix of A's A Custom, K Custom)
    Premier / DW Hardware / Vic Firth 5A's

    Proud Member of the Zildjian Leauge

  8. #5783

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    Quote Originally Posted by sqadan View Post
    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:




    And a grainy shot of my '68 Ludwig Downbeat kit on stage @ Johnny Brenda's in Philly:

    so awesome man how do you like the maple/birch combo shells on the gen x
    PEARL MASTERS MCX in Bronze Glass
    24x18
    16x16
    13x9
    Camilo:''your guitarrist is awesome',Xweasel: ''yeah he's asian''

  9. #5784

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    Quote Originally Posted by shabutie2113 View Post
    so awesome man how do you like the maple/birch combo shells on the gen x
    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 make seating heads and tuning easier than on any set I've ever owned.

    It's really a shame you can't get Premier's in the US anymore, people are missing out.
    '68 Ludwig Downbeat kit in Blue Sparkle
    Early 80's Ludwig "Big Beat" kit in Natural Maple
    '68 Ludwig Supraphonic 5x14"
    Premier Gen-X Birch / Maple in Dark Cherry
    Premier Gen-X Snare in Dark Cherry 5-1/2x14"
    Premier Modern Classic Birch 7x14 Snare in Natural Finish
    Zildjian Cymbals (Mix of A's A Custom, K Custom)
    Premier / DW Hardware / Vic Firth 5A's

    Proud Member of the Zildjian Leauge

  10. #5785

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    i know man i played a cabria set a while ago i know its just premiers begginer set but it sounded better than any other begginer set i have and the owner of the shop let me tune them up for him cause he was a guitarist =]
    PEARL MASTERS MCX in Bronze Glass
    24x18
    16x16
    13x9
    Camilo:''your guitarrist is awesome',Xweasel: ''yeah he's asian''

  11. #5786

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    Quote Originally Posted by shabutie2113 View Post
    i know man i played a cabria set a while ago i know its just premiers begginer set but it sounded better than any other begginer set i have and the owner of the shop let me tune them up for him cause he was a guitarist =]
    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 premier's hardware is very well made. The lugs on my Gen-X kit are like little works of modern art, even the lug receivers are isolated, covered in rubber. The cymbal stands are rock solid (although VERY heavy. All in all, probably the best "modern" set I've owned.
    '68 Ludwig Downbeat kit in Blue Sparkle
    Early 80's Ludwig "Big Beat" kit in Natural Maple
    '68 Ludwig Supraphonic 5x14"
    Premier Gen-X Birch / Maple in Dark Cherry
    Premier Gen-X Snare in Dark Cherry 5-1/2x14"
    Premier Modern Classic Birch 7x14 Snare in Natural Finish
    Zildjian Cymbals (Mix of A's A Custom, K Custom)
    Premier / DW Hardware / Vic Firth 5A's

    Proud Member of the Zildjian Leauge

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    awesome
    PEARL MASTERS MCX in Bronze Glass
    24x18
    16x16
    13x9
    Camilo:''your guitarrist is awesome',Xweasel: ''yeah he's asian''

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    Shabutie- Looks fantastic. Love the Dark Cherry finish.

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    Quote Originally Posted by late8 View Post
    Shabutie- Looks fantastic. Love the Dark Cherry finish.
    Hey... those are mine pal!

    lol.
    '68 Ludwig Downbeat kit in Blue Sparkle
    Early 80's Ludwig "Big Beat" kit in Natural Maple
    '68 Ludwig Supraphonic 5x14"
    Premier Gen-X Birch / Maple in Dark Cherry
    Premier Gen-X Snare in Dark Cherry 5-1/2x14"
    Premier Modern Classic Birch 7x14 Snare in Natural Finish
    Zildjian Cymbals (Mix of A's A Custom, K Custom)
    Premier / DW Hardware / Vic Firth 5A's

    Proud Member of the Zildjian Leauge

  15. #5790

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    Quote Originally Posted by sqadan View Post
    Hey... those are mine pal!

    lol.
    Nice kits dude..Not heard much from Premier as of late seems all the big artists are with DW,PEARL,MAPEX etc..so all the young guns coming up are going with the kits they see on Video's,Mags..Premier build some fantastic kits
    "PLAY IT LOUD AND PLAY IT PROUD":

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    Quote Originally Posted by sqadan View Post
    Hey... those are mine pal!

    lol.
    Sorry man. Blinded by the beauty

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    Quote Originally Posted by drumnpk View Post
    Nice kits dude..Not heard much from Premier as of late seems all the big artists are with DW,PEARL,MAPEX etc..so all the young guns coming up are going with the kits they see on Video's,Mags..Premier build some fantastic kits
    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 incredible sounding. My first Premier experience was an 8x14 Premier birch 2000 series snare from the 80's that was just incredible... I've been hooked on Premier's gear ever since.
    '68 Ludwig Downbeat kit in Blue Sparkle
    Early 80's Ludwig "Big Beat" kit in Natural Maple
    '68 Ludwig Supraphonic 5x14"
    Premier Gen-X Birch / Maple in Dark Cherry
    Premier Gen-X Snare in Dark Cherry 5-1/2x14"
    Premier Modern Classic Birch 7x14 Snare in Natural Finish
    Zildjian Cymbals (Mix of A's A Custom, K Custom)
    Premier / DW Hardware / Vic Firth 5A's

    Proud Member of the Zildjian Leauge

  18. #5793

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    Quote Originally Posted by sqadan View Post
    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 incredible sounding. My first Premier experience was an 8x14 Premier birch 2000 series snare from the 80's that was just incredible... I've been hooked on Premier's gear ever since.
    My wife who was really into drumming in high school for stage and marching band had a set of Premiers back in the early '80s that her parents bought her. She sold it to buy some home stereo gear when she moved out to go to college and she regrets that moved to this day.

    Correct me if I'm wrong but were the first generation Premier drums made in England?

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    Quote Originally Posted by late8 View Post
    My wife who was really into drumming in high school for stage and marching band had a set of Premiers back in the early '80s that her parents bought her. She sold it to buy some home stereo gear when she moved out to go to college and she regrets that moved to this day.

    Correct me if I'm wrong but were the first generation Premier drums made in England?
    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 is made in the far east somewhere.

    Keith Moon is probably the most famous Premier user. So yeah, British through and through.

    What is really unfortunate is that Premier has lost their US distributorship, so Premier drums can no longer be had here. It's really a crime.
    Last edited by sqadan; 10-27-2009 at 11:48 AM.
    '68 Ludwig Downbeat kit in Blue Sparkle
    Early 80's Ludwig "Big Beat" kit in Natural Maple
    '68 Ludwig Supraphonic 5x14"
    Premier Gen-X Birch / Maple in Dark Cherry
    Premier Gen-X Snare in Dark Cherry 5-1/2x14"
    Premier Modern Classic Birch 7x14 Snare in Natural Finish
    Zildjian Cymbals (Mix of A's A Custom, K Custom)
    Premier / DW Hardware / Vic Firth 5A's

    Proud Member of the Zildjian Leauge

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    What a shame. I didn't know the availability issues did not exist here in the US. Thanks.

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    Late8, that is an extremely sweet kit. I wish i could afford something like that :( lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by sqadan View Post
    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 make seating heads and tuning easier than on any set I've ever owned.

    It's really a shame you can't get Premier's in the US anymore, people are missing out.
    Are the Gen-X really hard to find? I know they started making them in 2004. And here I was thinking the Ludwig Epics were the first maple/birch combo. I have an Epic snare and it's great.
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    Hello Guys,

    I know I have already posted some pics, but being an intermediate and looking at some of the beautiful kits you guys have, has inspired me to change things up a bit.

    I just picked up a 14" Mapex MPX Birch snare and covered it with an Aquarian FOCUS-X coated w/ power dot. Sounds awesome and much better than the crappy 6 lugger I have been banging on.
    It's now 1up / 2dn (12-14-16)

    I am now referring to my kit as a TAY-PEX.... Half Taye / Half Mapex....
    HA HA HA HA!!!!

    As always your feedback is welcome, as I am learning everyday.

    Peace, love, and Soul Train Dancers!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by kaosotis View Post
    Are the Gen-X really hard to find? I know they started making them in 2004. And here I was thinking the Ludwig Epics were the first maple/birch combo. I have an Epic snare and it's great.
    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.
    '68 Ludwig Downbeat kit in Blue Sparkle
    Early 80's Ludwig "Big Beat" kit in Natural Maple
    '68 Ludwig Supraphonic 5x14"
    Premier Gen-X Birch / Maple in Dark Cherry
    Premier Gen-X Snare in Dark Cherry 5-1/2x14"
    Premier Modern Classic Birch 7x14 Snare in Natural Finish
    Zildjian Cymbals (Mix of A's A Custom, K Custom)
    Premier / DW Hardware / Vic Firth 5A's

    Proud Member of the Zildjian Leauge

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    Are there still Metric vs. SAE head size issues with Premiers? I remember when I was in high school, a buddy of mine had a snare and had to get special heads for it.

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