The Premier 4 x 14 Snare Drum was labeled the Super 4 in the Premier catalogs of the early 60's. It was the only 4 x 14 snare drum of the time to have a parallel strainer.

The idea was to have the snare wires "float" evenly across the snare head, providing consistent pressure. Thus the drum would never sound choked, or at least that was the theory. Actually in reality, it worked quite well.

Like all Premier drums of these times, the drum was very solidly built and the chrome plating was second to none.

Premier, the English Drum Company, made some fine snare drums in the 60's and 70's. There were a number of finishes offered and the chrome plating was second to none.

This model eventually became known as the 2000 series. The drum was available in a wood or metal shell and it was offered with die molded counter hoops.

The earlier models were made in metric sizes and they were not cheap. In fact, this model was one of the more expensive snare drums at the time.