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DRUMSET BROCHURE 2012 2 SERVING DRUMMERS WORLDWIDE SINCE BEST FOR PLAYERS AT ALL LEVELS. 1922, PREMIER HAS REMAINED AT THE MANY PRODUCTS AND FEATURES HAVE FOREFRONT OF PERCUSSION DESIGN BECOME HOUSEHOLD NAMES WITHIN AND DEVELOPMENT. CELEBRATING ITS THE DRUMMING WORLD AND CURRENT 90TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2012, PREMIER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ENSURES INCORPORATES ITS HERITAGE INTO ALL THAT THIS LEGACY OF INNOVATION OF ITS INSTRUMENTS, REGENERATING CONTINUES. THE PASSION AND SPIRIT OF THE PAST 90 YEARS. THE GROWING LIST OF LEADING DRUMMERS WHO ENDORSE PREMIER A LONG ESTABLISHED COMPANY THAT NOT ONLY PROVES THE EXCELLENCE OF IS RICH IN HISTORY AND TRADITION, OUR DRUMS ON THE WORLD-WIDE STAGE, PREMIER’S NAME HAS BEEN ASSOCIATED BUT ALSO PROVIDES AN INVALUABLE WITH A WEALTH OF STAR PERFORMERS SOURCE OF IDEAS AND INSPIRATION. IN MANY MUSICAL GENRES NOT ONLY AT HOME IN ENGLAND BUT ALL OVER THE TRULY ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC NAMES WORLD. FROM THE MONSTER SET-UPS IN MUSIC TODAY, YOU’LL FIND THAT OF STADIUM FILLING ROCKERS TO THE OUR SENSE OF PRIDE IS INFECTIOUS. COMPACT KITS CHAMPIONED BY THE GET CLOSER TO PREMIER BY JOINING JAZZ COMMUNITY, PREMIER CONTINUES THOUSANDS OF OTHER FANS BY TO DELIVER ‘MUST HAVE’ INSTRUMENTS. FOLLOWING OUR OFFICIAL SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES, ALL OF WHICH CAN ALONGSIDE A PROUD HISTORY WITHIN BE FOUND AT PREMIER-PERCUSSION.COM. THE WORLDS OF MARCHING AND WE WELCOME THE DEMANDS OF TODAY’S ORCHESTRAL INSTRUMENTS, PREMIER MUSICIANS AND EXTEND A WARM DRUMSETS HAVE CONTINUED TO BREAK WELCOME TO MEMBERS OF OUR EVER NEW GROUND AND PROVIDE THE VERY GROWING “FAMILY” OF DRUMMERS. 3 PREMIER SERIES ELITE The Elite Series represents the very Epitomising the much sought after and wood shells – North American maple, birch essence of Premier’s musical heritage, legendary sound that Premier instruments are or our acclaimed Gen-X concept offering a spanning 90 years of success as the renowned for, the Elite Series are the most carefully balanced mix of birch and maple. world’s leading brand of drum and dynamic range of drums available and have percussion manufacturers. been embraced by many of modern music’s Each tom and floor tom shell is undersized by leading and inspiring drummers. 3mm allowing the head to seat flatter over Our flagship range is more than a drumset, the bearing edge extending the resultant they are true musical instruments crafted from The secret behind the great sound lies within tone and sustain. Standard fitting of Remo’s the highest quality materials and available with the craftsmanship. Elite Series is available with Ambassador-X heads further compliment the a comprehensive yet versatile collection of a choice of three 5.7mm 7-ply un-supported Elite timbre. options with today’s drummer in mind. 4 CHRIS SHARROCK MATT HELDERS BEADY EYE ARCTIC MONKEYS CASSELL THE BEATMAKER PLAN B As standard each tom features our stylish and innovative flush-fit ISO mount for greater sustain and extended tonality and featuring a close circumference design, allowing close tom placement. Every tom is fitted with a pair of our iconic low- profile die-cast hoops bringing a further focus to the drum’s tone as well as adding to the high-class appearance of the range. STEVE BARNEY THE WANTED 5 CRAIG BLUNDELL INDEPENDENT ¢ Choice of three exciting shell options: ¢ Diamond Chrome lugs ¢ Claw hook featuring protective - North American maple (7-ply) rubber liner ¢ Flush-fit ISO mount with integral - Birch (7-ply) memory lock design ¢ Over 40 stunning gloss lacquer finishes - Gen-X (2-ply birch on the outside and 5-ply maple on the inside) ¢ Low profile die-cast hoops as standard ¢ Premier pewter badge (2.3mm triple-flange steel hoops on request) ¢ 5.7mm un-supported shells ¢ Ambassador-X drumheads by Remo ¢ Nyloc lug insert prevents detuning ¢ 3mm undersize (toms and floor toms) ¢ Drilled or un-drilled option for ¢ Internally lacquered shell bass drum 6 PREMIER SERIES ELITE Elite Series are the ultimate offering for any serious drummer with a wide range of proven sizes available as standard. We are proud to offer stunning finishes which include vibrant wood-grain lacquers and lustrous sparkles in a combination of even-coat, fade or burst effects. For a full list of Elite Series options visit your local authorised Premier dealer or visit premier-percussion.com 7 PREMIER SERIES CLASSIC A focused selection of drumsets offering all Rack toms are fitted with the stylish flush-fit ISO the best features associated with the hugely mount which allows closer positioning in multi-tom successful Elite Series, Premier’s Classic set-ups and firm support with no unnecessary Series drums are available as pre-configured loading on the shell allowing optimum resonance. shell packs; a first for truly high-end ‘Crosstalk’ between drums is also minimised which professional drums. is a benefit in any recording or live micing situation. The Classic Series feature a 7-ply North American Our Classic Series is the epitome of a classic maple shell construction, pressure-bonded drumset for any professional drummer, with shells and undersized by 3mm, the traditional an exciting range of options that above all, are characteristic of our drums and borrowed from quintessentially Premier through and through. our finest orchestral timpani where tone and clarity are key. JOSH MCKENZIE TINIE TEMPAH 8 AVAILABLE FINISHES Sunburst Lacquer Norwegian Blue Sparkle Lacquer Red Moon Sparkle Lacquer (SUB) (NWX) (RSX) Burnt Orange Lacquer Black Sparkle Lacquer Renee Blue Lacquer (OL) (BSX) (RHL) Black Denim Lacquer Yellow Lacquer Apple Sparkle Lacquer (BDL) (YEL) * (APX) * * Available on selected models only. ¢ Pre-configured shell packs ¢ Nyloc lug insert prevents detuning JULIEN BROWN MASSIVE ATTACK ¢ North American maple shell (7-ply) ¢ Claw hook featuring protective rubber liner ¢ 5.7mm un-supported shells ¢ Premier’s iconic ‘P’ badge ¢ 3mm undersize (toms and floor toms) ¢ Ambassador-X drumheads by Remo ¢ Internally lacquered shell ¢ Roklok tom holder included ¢ Diamond Chrome lugs ¢ Matching snare drum available ¢ Flush-fit ISO mount with integral separately memory lock design ¢ Hardware available separately ¢ 2.3mm triple-flange steel hoops 9 2899-66FFR The Final Frontier Nicko McBrain certainly requires no To celebrate the great relationship with Nicko, Featuring many of the signature introduction. Iron Maiden’s legendary Premier are proud to introduce 6 authentic characteristics found upon Nicko’s kits drummer for nearly 30 years has recorded replicas of Nicko’s finest tour kits to date, including square size toms, direct shell and toured the world playing to millions available exclusively for the first time. mounting, Remo drumheads and extra long of fans over that time. Nicko has Roklok tom holders, these replica tour kits influenced many modern drummers over Each design is printed and produced in are a must have for any Nicko McBrain or Iron a wide range of styles and since 1993, England to exactly the same specification Maiden fan. been supported by Premier for all of his as the tour kit with a choice of artwork that requirements both in the studio and on remains faithful to the original. tour. 10 “Premier, ‘The Elite’ manufacturer of drums for Series drums that I have been using over the last the most serious drummers out there. Over my tours are a classic example of quality and care in wonderful time with Premier I have seen them the manufacture. You can’t (well you do, don’t you) grow from strength to strength. The Premier ‘BEAT ‘EM’.” 2899-66DOD Dance Of Death 2899-66SBT Somewhere Back In Time 2899-66MLD A Matter Of Life And Death NICKO MCBRAIN 2899-66EDD 2899-66ERU IRON MAIDEN Give Me Ed ‘Til I’m Dead Eddie Rips Up The World ¢ 11-piece shell pack featuring ¢ 3mm undersize (toms and floor toms) ¢ Drumheads by Remo including; Nicko’s custom sizes - Ambassador-X (toms) ¢ Internally lacquered shell - Ebony Ambassador (toms) ¢ Choice of 6 authentic replica tour ¢ Diamond Chrome lugs - Emperor-X (snare) artwork designs - Fiberskyn 3 (bass) ¢ 2.3mm triple-flange steel hoops ¢ North American maple shells (7-ply) ¢ Matching replica graphic bass drumhead with Gen-X (2-ply birch and 5-ply maple) ¢ Nyloc lug insert prevents detuning by Remo bass drum ¢ Claw hook featuring protective ¢ Extra long Roklok tom holders included ¢ 5.7mm un-supported shells rubber liner Photo Credits: © John McMurtrie - The Final Frontier, Somewhere Back In Time and Eddie Rips Up The World; © Ross Halfin - Give Me Ed ‘Til I’m Dead and Dance of Death; © Nigel Oag – A Matter Of Life And Death 11 The Genista Series remains one of Premier’s tuning and clearer sound quality. The shell finish LUKE BULLEN most successful drumsets of all time. Genista is impeccable with a choice of stunning sparkle KT TUNSTALL is the first choice for aspiring and professional lacquers, high gloss lacquers and new for this year drummers alike whilst remaining classic and – sparkle fade lacquers. American maple shells distinctive in its sound and design but with are fitted with a die-cast ISO mount in Diamond more options available than ever before. Chrome whilst the American birch* feature the more traditional mounting upon the shell to Genista shells are available as either 100% enhance the quality of the birch shell. American maple or 100% American birch. The shells are 5.6mm 7-ply thick and like all With the now iconic and distinctive lug design, professional Premier drums, the toms and floor finished in Diamond Chrome, the Genista is toms are 3mm undersized for easier, more-positive a legend within its own time and perfectly