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Instrument Information

Title

Beaters: side drum sticks; pair

Accession Number

2918

Collection

MIMEd; Blades Collection

Date Information

Date Made

Probably 1970s

Gallery Information

Gallery

Laigh Room

Case

Jazz band display

Maker Information

Maker Name

Premier

Maker Biography

Premier is an English firm of percussion instrument makers founded in London in 1922 by Alberto della Porta (d1965) who was a dance band drummer. Following his death, Alberto was succeeded by his sons Clifford, Raymond and Gerald, who were involved with the firm until 1983. Under the three brothers, the firm produced a wide variety of percussion instruments, most notably the pedal timpani. By the end of the 20th century, Premier was a key manufacturer of percussion instruments on a global level.

Made In

Country

England

Description

Other Information

General usage of type: Light side drum sticks used for jazz and fast tempo ride cymbal playing.

Technical Description

Technical description: Nylon bead tips, tapering shafts, maximum diameter 14. Total mass 32g; head mass 12g (38%).

Provenance

Purchased, 1989.

Classification

Instrument

Beater/Beaters/Beaters/Musical Instrument

Instrument Family

Beaters