Premier Drums Discussion

[sqadan]

Originally Posted by fumbled time

I am looking at a 6 pcs set 8", 10", 12" and 14" rack toms matching snare, $430 darg gray stained w/gold hardware.

What series?

[fumbled time]

The tags just say premier percussions. It is a swirly wood grain stained dark grey w/gold hardware. I was not able to find one like it on the web. Any idea would be appreciated. It comes with a premier pedal,high hat stand and cymbal stands w/a zildjian 20" ride, hats and a 16" crash.

[Johnnyringo]

Here's a Premier "Olmpic" snare from the 60's, anyone know what kind of wood they used? Thanks.

[Russ]

looks like a possible hybrid? with re-rings?

[canada180]

Help.

I bought what I thought were a set of Xpk's. They are a beautiful blood red lacquer.
I love how they look.

But, a co worker say he thinks they are apk's.

My question..." Did apk's come in lacquered finish or just wrapped as I believed.?"

[canada180]

Thanks anyway, but after some research I've found that these are indeed XPK's

And, after reading some history of premier, I love these even more.

Pics to come soon

[Moonie]

my uncles 9 piece ENGLISH premier kit








BE JEALUS!!! HAHAHAHA

[canada180]

I love those long lugs they used

[new_barbarian]

Hi,

New to the board, and was looking for any info on a drumset I recently bought very cheap, like 250.00 . It's an APK in white satin flame , I believe from 1997 with perfect condition hardware, and the wrap is in great condition as well. Fusion sizes 22, 10, 12, 14, and I recently bought the snare that would have came with this kit. Not much on the internet except to say it was considered a beginner set, some like the sound, and some say there garbage, anyway with the way the future of Premier look's I figured I'd grab them. Also from what I understand these were made in England, and some of the last before they switched, and went oversea's. Any additional info would be great, I would like to find some add on's in that finish. Thank's Joe

[xpkpremier]

We Premier guy & girls need to email Premier and demand US distribution. So we can buy some new stuff to go with our old. I would love to have a new dbl pedal and some new stands. Its like putting a Chevy motor in a Olds , you just messed up a good Olds.

[Bish]

Welcome to Drum Chat, New_Barbarian

[new_barbarian]

Thanks for the welcome. Anybody have any info, more than what I was able to find out about these APK's ? One question is perhaps what heads would work best, since my other kit is a 72 Slingerland maple, this APK seems more tricky.
Thanks

[xpkpremier]

Originally Posted by new_barbarian

Thanks for the welcome. Anybody have any info, more than what I was able to find out about these APK's ? One question is perhaps what heads would work best, since my other kit is a 72 Slingerland maple, this APK seems more tricky.
Thanks

I am using Aquarian Responce 2. They sound great on mine but I have Power Toms. But i goes back to the ear, what you want to hear. As far as info on the drums its hit and miss out there for info on Premier, www.vintprem.moonfruit.com is one place to start. Nice kit!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[xpkpremier]

To all you Premier people, I am looking for a 8" tom to match my kit and a Premier Double bass pedal. Any help would be great.

[vintage rocker]

i guess its ok for me to ask here ..what would this set be worth used condition ? i found one for sale and im looking to buy one like this..
Premier Signia Maple Custom 6 Piece Drum Kit

-Finish: Burnt Orange Satin

-Drum Sizes (width x depth):
Kick Drum (22" x 18")
Snare (14" x 5 1/2")
Low Floor Tom (16" x 14")
Second Low Floor Tom (14" x 12")
Second High Tom (12" x 10")
High Tom (10" x 8")

-Cymbals (size)
Zildjian A-Custom Ride (20")
Zildjian A-Custom Projection Crash (18")
Zildjian A-Custom Splash (10")
Zildjian K-Custom Dark Top Hi Hat (14")
Zildjian Quick Beat Bottom Hi Hat (14")

-Hardware (All Double-Braced)
Premier hardware throughout
Sound Percussion Cymbal Stands
DW 5000 Hi Hat Stand
Pearl Kick Drum Pedal
Roc 'n Soc Throne

-Cases
Hardware: Enduro Hard Case w/ Casters
Drums: Beato Soft Cases
Cymbals: Zildjian Soft Case

[drumnpk]

Signia Maple is a great kit..with the cymbals and hardware plus extra's i would say in the region of $1200 maybe a bit more anything less than that and you are doing very well..good luck with it.

[xpkpremier]

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[Andreeew]

Looks good!

[Russ]

Originally Posted by Moonie

my uncles 9 piece ENGLISH premier kit








BE JEALUS!!! HAHAHAHA

from one big kit brother to another, believe me i am.

[Rick Snider]

nice kit(s)! I have quite a few vintage pieces parts here.

Premier is "working" on US Distribution, and should have news fairly soon.

[drumnpk]

Welcome to DC Rick

[xpkpremier]

Originally Posted by Rick Snider

nice kit(s)! I have quite a few vintage pieces parts here.

Premier is "working" on US Distribution, and should have news fairly soon.

Looking for a 8" xpk rosewood Tom and top hoop for a 2000 also a few lugs.

[almostmatt1]

to ironfist. dude, small bass drum! what size is that

[markthechuck]

i just got these, Pick them up on friday, Mint condition, £330..Bargain i reckon, no snare with it, i already have the chad smith and a velvetone black panther, i've wanted this colour for ages and a 24" bass drum..2 birds..one stone, i can sell my m-birch with rack and 6 toms for more than what i paid for these. i like my mapex but have fallen out of love with it a little, and i don't like the colour now either.

[markthechuck]

they look like they have some decent artist with Premier now, Chris Sharrock - Oasis, Steve Barney-Anastacia, Nicko McBrain-Iron Maiden, Donavan Hepburn-Take That, Timm Biery-Nils Lofgren, Luke Bullen-K T Tunstall, Philip Selway-Radiohead, Anders Johansson-HammerFall to name a few, if you go onto there site there is a store locator, There seems to be a fair few dealers in the US, Unless it's out of date.