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In Pictures: Gear from the Premier Drum Vaults

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By Rich Chamberlain published 26 October 2012

Gear straight from the Premier archives

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Gear from the Premier Drums Vaults

Gear from the Premier Drums Vaults

This month's Rhythm takes a look at the illustrious history of Premier, the trail-blazing UK drum company which celebrates its 90th birthday this month. If the huge feature in the magazine wasn't enough for you, we've dug out some more treats from the Premier archive for you. Just check this great gear from years gone by...

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Gear from the Premier Drums Vaults

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For much more on Premier, pick up the latest issue of Rhythm at all good newsagents,onlineand fromApple Newsstand.

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Rich Chamberlain
Rich Chamberlain

Rich is a teacher, one time Rhythm staff writer and experienced freelance journalist who has interviewed countless revered musicians, engineers, producers and stars for the our world-leading music making portfolio, including such titles as Rhythm, Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, and MusicRadar. His victims include such luminaries as Ice T, Mark Guilani and Jamie Oliver (the drumming one).

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