The Premier Elite 22″ x 16″ Bass Drum is designed to meet the requirements of the professional drummer. The shell is constructed from a carefully balanced 2-ply North American birch and 2-ply North American maple formula. This ultimate blended shell although thinner in construction delivers an authentically natural tone that comes alive on stage and in the studio. Every feature on the Elite bass drums have a unique purpose. Whether that be to improve tuning enhance player experience or increase the sonic qualities. The stylish deep chrome low-mass Elite lugs provide maximum shell resonance whilst the wooden hoop greatly reduces the risk of undesirable overtones. Elite finishes arent just for aesthetics. Each finish offers unique benefits that enhance the performance of the shells. The satin finish is designed great for drummers undertaking session work in the studio. Its unlacquered design offers the purest tone for the ultimate unrestricted wood shell experience.
Premier Elite series The Elite series was originally launched in 2003 and it continues to be synonymous with professional drummers who seek the very best in quality and sound performance. This series was redefined in Premier’s centennial year featuring an all-new Elite shell formula. Premier worked closely with producers engineers and drummers to ensure the very best in quality. During this process a variety of shell types and ply combinations were experimented with until the Elite was formed. The overall aim to discover a blend that produced the best possible sound. Carefully selected shells for an optimum performance The 4-ply 4.8mm construction features an equal measure of North American birch and North American Maple. These shells also include a traditional 1’’ beech support ring to enhance their durability and sound quality. The combination of a thin construction and the blended ply design ensures each shell delivers a full-bodied tone with a great level of high and low frequencies. This adds weight and presence making the shells perfectly suited for studio and live situations. Features Premier blended shell formula offers a stage and studio ready sound 4.8mm 4-ply thin shell construction provides a full-bodied tone North American birch and maple design offers a versatile sound 1’’ beech support rings enhance durability and sound-quality Elite low-mass lugs provide maximum shell resonance Wooden hoop greatly reduces the risk of undesirable overtonesSpecifications Size: 22’’ x 16’’ Shell Material: North American Birch & Maple Shell Construction: 4-ply 4.8mm Reinforcement Ring: 1’’ Beech Bearing Edge: 45 Degrees Hoop: Wood Lugs: Low Mass Number of Lugs: 10 (20) Air Vent: 12mm Wingnuts/Screws: Premier Shell Badge: P Badge Bass Drum Mount: Undrilled Batter Head: Remo UT P3 Resonant Head: Remo UT Ebony Hardware Finish: Chrome Shell Finish: Walnut Satin Burst Product Code: PEX2216BDWSOur legacy your future. The perfect blend of heritage and technical innovation Premier have remained at the forefront of musical instrument design providing a legendary sound to drummers and percussionists worldwide since 1922.
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