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Premier's 2000 and 4000 Series stands and pedals boasts modern designs and a multitude of features. They replaced existing ranges and are, according to Premier's creative manager Colin Tennant, a vast improvement.

Above the 2000 and 4000 Series, Premier's top flight 6000 Series was also similarly upgraded. For the time being though, our attention can be turned to the stands and pedals of the 2000 and 4000 Series.

Young, free and single-braced

The two hardware series are principally separated by tripod weight. The stands in the 2000 range all feature single-braced legs, while those in the 4000 range sit on heavier double-braced examples. Obviously the pedals do not have tripods, but similar distinctions keep them apart.

The stands of both ranges all share a newly designed ferrule - the joint at the top of each tubing section that tightens in order to lock the tubing in place. The ferrule is further enhanced by a new integrated memory lock that sits on top. Both the ferrules and the memory locks, along with parts of the tripod are finished in Satin Chrome and contrast well with the brilliant Diamond Chrome finish of the other components.

The ergonomically shaped wingnuts found on the stands feature a pitted-style finish not unlike that of the satin found elsewhere, and they too contribute to an overall impression of careful design. Other pleasing details include the swirly Premier logo impressed into each of the rubber feet on the stands and curved boom arm memory locks that follow the shape of the circular boom locking assembly on the boom stands.

The most innovative feature of the stands is the capacity of the tripods to splay until the legs are flat. This gives them a retro look that is reminiscent of old-fashioned fold-down tripods.

The inspiration behind the design was more practical than nostalgic, however. In these days of expanded set-ups and the accompanying forest of stands, finding the space to plant a tripod can become an issue. In such a situation, a flat tripod could be overlapped by several normal stands with ease.

The tripods do function in a regular manner as well, but the ability for the legs to be pushed flat in this way can only increase your options. The tripods of the 4000 Series stands, despite being double-braced, can perform the same trick (the tripods of the 6000 Series stands are equally capable as well).

Making adjustments

The redesigned ferrule incorporates not one, but two sockets for the tooth of the memory lock to locate into. Spaced 90º apart, they offer the choice of a visually linear effect, whereby the memory lock is directly in line with the ferrule wingnut. This is recommended for players who set the stand up once and rarely make further adjustments.