{"id":18862,"date":"2022-11-23T14:00:32","date_gmt":"2022-11-23T14:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/?p=18862"},"modified":"2024-06-26T15:01:48","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T14:01:48","slug":"spotlight-the-new-premier-artist-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/spotlight-the-new-premier-artist-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotlight: The New Premier Artist Series"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/spotlight-the-new-premier-artist-series\/#What_does_the_Artist_series_have_to_offer\" >What does the Artist series have to offer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/spotlight-the-new-premier-artist-series\/#What_does_the_Artist_Heritage_series_have_to_offer\" >What does the Artist Heritage series have to offer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/spotlight-the-new-premier-artist-series\/#Thick_birch_shells_for_greater_projection\" >Thick birch shells for greater projection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/spotlight-the-new-premier-artist-series\/#Carefully_selected_hardware_for_optimal_performance\" >Carefully selected hardware for optimal performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/spotlight-the-new-premier-artist-series\/#A_range_of_stage-ready_finishes\" >A range of stage-ready finishes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/spotlight-the-new-premier-artist-series\/#Find_out_more\" >Find out more<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/premier-artist-drums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Premier Artist series<\/a><\/strong> is perfect for advancing drummers who want to progress and achieve that unmistakable Premier sound. Designed for practice, performance, and recording, the Artist series will become a firm favourite amongst the aspiring drummers of tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the drums of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/premier-artist-drums?page=1&amp;filters[1993]=19458\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Artist Heritage range<\/a><\/strong> are compact and portable \u2013 perfect for those tight on space. The reduced footprint means each kit can easily be stored and transported to suit the needs of gigging musicians.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hQctXItPBzc\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;What does the Artist series have to offer?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_the_Artist_series_have_to_offer\"><\/span>What does the Artist series have to offer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Artist series offers a range of shell pack sizes and finishes, as seen below:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18863 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/table-1-1024x308.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/table-1-1024x308.png 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/table-1-600x181.png 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/table-1-768x231.png 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/table-1-1536x462.png 1536w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/table-1-2048x616.png 2048w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/table-1-1080x325.png 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/table-1-1280x385.png 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/table-1-980x295.png 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/table-1-480x144.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;What does the Artist Heritage series have to offer?&#8221; 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The thicker 6-ply, 7.5mm shells yield exceptional projection that\u2019s suitable for small, intimate venues, without the need for amplification from a PA system.<\/p>\n<p>Birch produces a bright, articulate tone with great weight and attack, making it suitable for home recording and streaming.<\/p>\n<p>The rack toms are also fixed to the bass drum for maximum playing stability, no matter how dynamic your performance may be. Both features are real assets for those who regularly rehearse or perform and need a quick set-up and pack-down.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Carefully selected hardware for optimal performance&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carefully_selected_hardware_for_optimal_performance\"><\/span>Carefully selected hardware for optimal performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19139 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Premier-Artist-22-5pc-Drum-Kit-Indigo-Burst-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Premier Artist 22&quot; 5pc Drum Kit, Indigo Burst\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Premier-Artist-22-5pc-Drum-Kit-Indigo-Burst-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Premier-Artist-22-5pc-Drum-Kit-Indigo-Burst-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Premier-Artist-22-5pc-Drum-Kit-Indigo-Burst-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Premier-Artist-22-5pc-Drum-Kit-Indigo-Burst-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Premier-Artist-22-5pc-Drum-Kit-Indigo-Burst-1-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Premier-Artist-22-5pc-Drum-Kit-Indigo-Burst-1-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Premier-Artist-22-5pc-Drum-Kit-Indigo-Burst-1-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Premier-Artist-22-5pc-Drum-Kit-Indigo-Burst-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>All mounting hardware has been designed to increase durability, enhance sound quality, and improve the tuning stability of each shell.<\/p>\n<p>Inspired by memorable past designs of Premier drum kits, the restyled low-mass lugs boast Art Deco characteristics that evoke a touch of class.<\/p>\n<p>Not only does this enhance the overall aesthetic appeal, but when paired with the ISO suspension mounting system, the lugs allow the shells to freely resonate, improving their overall tone, resonance, and performance.<\/p>\n<p>All-new rack and floor tom brackets utilise an integral memory lock design that ensures each tom retains its precise positioning.<\/p>\n<p>Performing with Artist is like having your own drum tech on demand.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;A range of stage-ready finishes&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_range_of_stage-ready_finishes\"><\/span>A range of stage-ready finishes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Artist kits are available in a wide range of gloss lacquer finishes that increase the kit\u2019s durability, making them resistant to wear and tear which will inevitably come with continued use.<\/p>\n<p>The gloss lacquer finishes are perfect for touring drummers who spend their time on the road. 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Designed for practice, performance, and recording, the Artist series will become a firm favourite amongst the aspiring drummers of tomorrow.<\/p><p>Meanwhile, the drums of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/premier-artist-drums?page=1&filters[1993]=19458\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Artist Heritage range<\/a><\/strong> are compact and portable \u2013 perfect for those tight on space. 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Both features are real assets for those who regularly rehearse or perform and need a quick set-up and pack-down.<\/p><hr \/><h3>Carefully selected hardware for optimal performance<\/h3><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-19139 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/11\/Premier-Artist-22-5pc-Drum-Kit-Indigo-Burst-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Premier Artist 22\" 5pc Drum Kit, Indigo Burst\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>All mounting hardware has been designed to increase durability, enhance sound quality, as well as improve the tuning stability of each shell.<\/p><p>Inspired by the rich heritage of Premier\u2019s memorable past designs, the restyled low-mass lugs boast Art Deco characteristics that evoke a touch of class.<\/p><p>Not only does this enhance the overall aesthetic appeal, but when paired with the ISO suspension mounting system, the lugs allow the shells to freely resonate, improving their overall tone, resonance, and performance.<\/p><p>Performing with Artist is like having your own drum tech on demand.<\/p><p>The all-new rack and floor tom brackets utilise an integral memory lock design that ensures each tom retains its precise positioning.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><hr \/><h3>A range of stage-ready finishes<\/h3><p>Artist kits are available in a range of gloss lacquer finishes that increase the kit\u2019s durability against wear and tear which will inevitably come with continued use.<\/p><p>The gloss lacquer finishes are perfect for touring drummers who spend their time on the road. 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