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Premier Percussion, South Wigston (2005) Premier Percussion (2005) In the beginning, they manufactured drums for other companies like John E. Dallas (with the "Jedson" trademark), then starting with "Premier" instruments. Early drum kits consisted of a bass drum, a snare, a stand, a cymbal, and sometimes a small tom-tom.
- 1922; 101 years ago
- Musical instruments
- Albert Della Porta and George Smith
Premier has always made good, un-flashy snare drums, the most original being Project One, which came out in ’84 with a twin shell like the Resonator, a microphone port in the outer wall, solid earless hoops, and adjustable snare buzz controls. It was the first drum to have its badge mounted on a base.
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100 years ago, two young men got together – a drummer and a drum maker. Both had one idea – the progress and improvement of drummers’ instruments from the drummer’s point of view. Albert Della-Porta and George J. Smith enjoyed making drums and the Premier Drum Company was born. Continually pushing the boundaries of innovation and ...
Jun 1, 2023 · The 22-inch/13-inch/16-inch of Ludwig’s Super Classic was louder and fatter—aided by Ludwig or Remo heads, where Premier’s own Everplays were thin and pingy. Thus the shortlived Beat Boom saw mounting competition for Premier. And at its height, in December 1965, Albert Della-Porta died, tragically young at just 62.
- Geoff Nicholls
Mar 14, 2022 · Premier combines robust quality with experience to provide a professional sound with all of their instruments. Originally founded in 1922 by Albert Della Porta, Premier repaired and produced drums for other companies. In 1925 Premier began making their own brand drums – subsequently branching out to become one of the UK’s largest drum and ...
Sep 27, 2020 · Premier Drums: A Full History & Buying Guide. We’ve just released a brand new article covering the history and numerous innovations of Premier drums. Plus, there’s a full overview of today’s Premier drum kits, to help you find the best drum set for your needs. Read our full history & buying guide to Premier drums here.
