Premier “2000” Snare Drums. “Slack” action?.. even when the tensioners are maxxed-out?.. Here’s the proper way to set the lay, and tension of the Flobeam snare wires
(I think this may be) the real secret to dialling-in the correct lie and tension for the infamous Premier “Flobeam” parallel snare system. “Snares too slack – even when you’re fully tensioned??”… Read on…
“Small maintenance tasks, #117”. Re-felting Premier dampener mechanisms, the DIY way…
Sometimes – that little replacement part you need is long out of production, and there are simply none to be had, at any price. But I’m not going to throw out old Premier dampeners – just for the want of a bit of felt and glue…
Restored 1974, Premier “2000”, Chrome on Aluminium snare drum (#1). Tensioning the heads, and adjusting the snares **UPDATED**
The received wisdom on Premier 2000 snare adjustment is, “don’t mess with the factory settings, whatever you do”. So – what if someone else already has?…
Restored 1974, Premier “2000” Snare Drum (#1). Hoops and heads, and re-fitting the snare wires
Catching up with one of my Premier “2000” snare builds. Fitting the hoops, new Remo heads and NOS snare wires to a 1974 refurb
Restored 1974, Premier “2000” Snare Drum (#1). Installing the Flobeam mechanism, (and dampener)
Re-installing the Flobeam assembly, (and dampener mechanism), on a 1974, Premier “2000” snare drum
Restored 1974, Premier “2000” Snare Drum (#1). Cleaning, and first stages of re-build
After careful cleaning, this 1974 Premier 2000 snare begins its’ re-build
1974, Premier “2000” Snare Drum (#1). Strip down for restoration, and dismantling a Flobeam assembly for the first time…
Dismantling a vintage Premier 2000 snare and its’ Flobeam assembly, is a bit like launching a ship from a bottle…
New Project(s) – 1970’s Premier “2000” Chrome on Aluminium Snare Drum. Restoring a vintage classic from spare parts
In taking on the restoration of a classic 1970’s Premier “2000” snare, I discover, once again, that where you think you’re heading to, isn’t necessarily an indication of where you’ll actually end up…
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