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Topic: 1965 PREMIER DRUM KIT, MINT!! Beatles!! |
Bob Bartoli
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Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 13 Nov 2010 4:07 pm |
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I know this is off beat, but I thought I'd throw it out there in case anyone is into drums.. but I have aquired these drums, and from my dectective work they are a COMPLETE set of
 original Premier Drums vintage 1965, this is the set as it appears in the '65 catalogue, they are so minty they look like re-issues,all original including the heads, not a screw ever turned.. purchased from an estate, they look NEW!! maybe played a day or so...this is a set similar to Ringo's set so I'm told..anyway I'm asking $1500.00 plus shipping, interesting trades, and offers are OK too..e-mail lucybobkat@yahoo.com... call 570-829-7908... |
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Stephen Wells
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Jackson, Mississippi
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Posted 14 Nov 2010 3:10 pm
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Ringo's kit
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David Beckner
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Kentucky, USA
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Posted 14 Nov 2010 3:22 pm
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comments deleted..as not to cause harm
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Last edited by David Beckner on 15 Nov 2010 8:27 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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John McClung
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Olympia WA, USA
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Posted 14 Nov 2010 3:35 pm
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That info from David is so rats!
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Stephen Wells
From:
Jackson, Mississippi
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Posted 14 Nov 2010 3:44 pm
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| Premier was founded in 1922. |
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Rick Schacter
From:
Portland, Or.
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Posted 14 Nov 2010 5:43 pm
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Here's what I found from one source:
"When Ringo was asked to join The Beatles, he still had the Premier kit. Many of the early recordings were made with this kit. Sometime between September 4, 1962, and February 17, 1963, Ringo’s name was replaced by a Beatles logo".
If we're talking about the kit that Ringo played on The Ed Sullivan Show, that was a Ludwig Black Oyster Pearl kit.
Here's a link to the source:
http://web2.airmail.net/gshultz/drumhist.html
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Ron Davis
From:
Lake Arrowhead, California... We're a mile high. ;)
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Posted 14 Nov 2010 7:36 pm
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The early Premier drums were really nice...
Keith Moon used Premier, early on.
They've been around for quite a while... 
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Roger Rettig
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Naples, FL
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Posted 15 Nov 2010 7:44 am
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My late brother bought his Premier kit (in Aquamarine Sparkle!) in 1960 - it was well-made, reasonably priced, and available; we couldn't get any American gear at that time, even if we'd been able to afford it!
By the early '60s when I was out touring Premier still reigned supreme, even though the more well-heeled groups had acquired Gretsch or Ludwig drum-kits. Premier were fine, though - they made as much noise as anything else out there... 
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Matthew Carlin
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Lake County, IL.
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Posted 15 Nov 2010 8:20 am
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| The original Beatle kit was made by Rogers and slingerland..Premiere did not come along until the 70's..and were cheap reproduction of most vinttage popular sets... you can go to drumbum.com and read a lot of history on vintage knock - offs |
NO....... That info is VERY Incorrect and Misleading. Check http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/
Bob is one of the good ones, He does his homework and always has some nice vintage pieces at very fair prices....
Bob, I know a couple of drummers who might be interested, I'll pass it along..
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Scott Thomas
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Posted 15 Nov 2010 9:20 am
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| It should be pointed out that the toms on Premier drums of this vintage (pre-1968) are metric size. The 16" floor tom is a slightly larger diameter, and the 12" mounted tom is slightly under size. These are known as "pre-international" sizes. Currently, Remo makes these sizes in a few types. Availability and price of these heads may a consideration to some. |
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Bob Bartoli
From:
Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 15 Nov 2010 1:15 pm Premier Kit
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| Woa!!! David no offense sir, but you are way off the mark on your "knowledge" on these drums.... |
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David Beckner
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Kentucky, USA
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Posted 15 Nov 2010 4:15 pm
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Bob with all due respect..I owe you an apology..seems I was looking at a true knock off and compared to this set I now realize the nistake was on my part..sorry for the mix up
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WILCOX SD10 (love the white mica)
WALKER SEAT
NASHVILLE 400
BEHRINGER RACK TUNER
CUSH CASE RACK
PEAVEY DELTA FEX
PARTS CASTER.Gospel and Classic Country Music
http://www.dbupholstery.yolasite.com |
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Danny Bates
From:
Fresno, CA. USA
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Posted 15 Nov 2010 6:40 pm
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Those Premier drums sure got Ringo a good gig! 
Nice drums! |
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mike nolan
From:
Forest Hills, NY USA
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Posted 15 Nov 2010 6:55 pm
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Hey Bob,
I just forwarded this to my buddy, Rich Pagano.... who is the drummer for the Fab Faux. You will probably hear from him. |
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Bob Bartoli
From:
Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 15 Nov 2010 10:06 pm Premier Drums
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| Thanks Mike, I appreciate it, they are a killer set of drums..Bob |
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Scott Hay
From:
Portland, OR / Yucca Valley, CA USA
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Posted 17 Nov 2010 11:47 pm
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| those make me want to learn how to play drums.... nice kit Bob. |
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Olli Haavisto
From:
Jarvenpaa,Finland
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Posted 18 Nov 2010 1:37 am
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These are great drums !!!
I bought a set a year ago: same color (mahogany swirl) and sizes (20,16,12, piccolo snare) as the Ringo kit. Mid 60`s....
I have it my studio and drummers who own expensive hand made sets don`t mind using it and actually prefer it for many things.
Highly recommended!!!!!
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Olli Haavisto
From:
Jarvenpaa,Finland
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Posted 18 Nov 2010 1:46 am
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A little trivia: there is a (weeeee) bit of truth in the post saying Rogers made Ringo`s set:
Ringo replaced the original Premier tom holder with a Rogers Swiv-O-Matic.
I think he did that with his subsequent Ludwigs, too.
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Lefty
From:
Grayson, Ga.
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Posted 19 Nov 2010 10:01 am
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That is the nicest set that I have ever seen, and the best color.
They look like they came stright out of a time capule! Some drummer will score bigtime.
Lefty |
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Bob Bartoli
From:
Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 19 Nov 2010 4:09 pm Premier Kit
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Thanks Lefty, a lot of times a picture will make an item look better, well these drums look 10 times better in person, the picture doesn't do them justice!!! they are right out of a time machine!!!
Still Available... don't lose these drums someone's gona get a drum set fit for a museum!! they would be great a great addition to someone's recording studio... |
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