Founded in 1922 as the Premier Drum Company by London drummer Albert Della Porta and drum builder George Smith, Premier have weathered the challenges of fashion and form to become one of the oldest and most respected designers and manufacturers of Drums, Hardware and Percussion in the World.
Premier Drums are one of the World’s oldest manufacturer’s of Drums, Hardware and Percussion. Past and current Premier users include Keith Moon (the Who), Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden), Mitch Mitchell (Jimi Hendrix), Brian Bennett (the Shadows), Charlie Morgan (Elton John), Phil Selway (Radiohead), Scott Phillips (Creed, Alter Bridge), Matt Helders (Arctic Monkeys), Australia’s own Virgil Donati as well as many, many more.
Premier 2000 Series Hardware offers light duty construction and single braced legs for increased portability.
Premier’s New 2000 Series Hi-Hat Stand features the newly designed Satin Chrome Ferrule with Intergrated Memory Lock for accurate height setup every time. The new 90 degree rotating pedal system allows easy placement of double pedals and other stands around the Hi-Hat Stand.
The new 2000 Series Hi-Hat Stand uses a direct chain drive from the pedal to the link rod and features tension adjustment for increased sensitivity.