DAVE FORSTER

STATEMENT FROM DAVE:

"I now hold an ambassador role with, and endorse Premier Drum Co.

After several emails and telephone conversations with Colin Tennant, I knew I had to get on board with the company because of the direction it’s moving in. Premier Drums were a big name when I started playing drums, and most of the time my Dad took me to Leicester, we’d drive past what I called the Premier Building, just so I could see the drum kit displayed at the top of the building.

There is a huge history with Premier Drums in the music industry, and like other companies there is good and bad. 2022 marks the 100th year of Premier Drums, and the company is making strides again with the gear available.

I made the decision to select a Genista kit, which previously was known to be made or birch. The Genista range is now available in birch, and maple. Maple has a broad tuning range and can achieve huge low end. Because of this I asked for a maple kit in the following sizes:

24x14 bass drum, 13x9 tom, 16x16 floor tom. The shells are undersized by 3mm to give better head placement and vibration from the head. The difference in sound produced is immense, and the low end produced from the drums is incredible. The shallow bass drum produces a very punchy sound, with a lot of lows, and the clarity of the notes can be heard, even when playing fast phrases. The toms have a very open sound at different tunings, but when tuned low, you can feel it resonate into the floor. For my snare I selected a 14x5.5 maple Beatmaker snare. This has a great tuning range, from swampy lows to a mighty crack when tuned high. I finally selected an 8x8 concert tom as a tip of the hat to Phil Colins, and Taylor Hawkins, who have a massive impact on how I play.

The hardest decision I had to make, was what finish I wanted the kit in. After much thought and eventually asking my daughter and partner to help decide between two finishes, I went with the Purple Sparkle for the shells. Once I received the drums and set them up, I knew this was the right decision. The attention to detail is brilliant. Also included with the shells is a spares pack, including extra tension rods, multiple drum keys, extra lugs, and memory locks. I was told by Colin who well looked after I’d be, and he told the truth and delivered.

I’d like to personally thank Colin, and all involved at Premier for taking me on board. I’m excited to be working with you, and moving the company forward."