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Montgomery Ward, Sears, Spiegel Catalog drum sets?

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From MME

Here is a Ginger Baker wannabe,on his 1965 Sears drums. That is a mighty 12" ride cymbal.These were the best Christmas presents ever. I saved up lawn mowing money to buy a 16" Kingston ride later on. Again bought thru Sears. My folks didnt have a ton of money so,like everybody else they made payments to Sears. My neighbor got a set of silver Montgomery Wards drums the same year,but he got a FULL set with hi-hat and all of the cymbals.I still have that 16" Kingston what racket it makes!!! V

Those red drums look like my first kit.

Japanese, CREST Brand, Red Pearl.

Red Pearl was cool.

We ALL want those kits back. Don't We?

SA

BLAEMIRE DRUMS
Thanks to Mr. Jerry Jenkins
Posted on 12 years ago
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From O-Lugs

Oh, man! That's cool. But it will take me forever to figure out where the drums are! LOL!

I have tried to tag all musical instrument pages with at least "Musical Instruments" but more specifically "Drums" so if you find even one of the pages that has that tag, you *should* be able to click that tag link and see all other tagged drum pages. There are some weird search features disabled by flickr that might interfere with this, but I think this one works for public visitors.

Alternately, this link should take you right to all those tagged pages.

Drums tag

Thanks for visiting (in the web stats, I saw a sharp increase of one drum page's stats linked to this site. heh heh)! :) Cheers!

Wishbook

Posted on 12 years ago
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From wishbook

I have tried to tag all musical instrument pages with at least "Musical Instruments" but more specifically "Drums" so if you find even one of the pages that has that tag, you *should* be able to click that tag link and see all other tagged drum pages. There are some weird search features disabled by flickr that might interfere with this, but I think this one works for public visitors. Alternately, this link should take you right to all those tagged pages. Drums tagThanks for visiting (in the web stats, I saw a sharp increase of one drum page's stats linked to this site. heh heh)! :) Cheers!Wishbook

Awesome post wishbook! Thanks O-lugs for bringing this subject up.

Posted on 12 years ago
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From Olimpass

Awesome post wishbook! Thanks O-lugs for bringing this subject up.

Thanks! While I'm not a drum enthusiast now, like many kids, I had my own set back in the day.

Christmas, 1977.

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Posted on 12 years ago
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My first set of drums were from the 1964 Sears catalog. A Champagne sparkle set of Kent drums with the metal hoop instead of wood on the bass drum. Those drums actually sounded really good. It came with an 18" cymbal that sounded like a car accident when you hit it hard. The price, $179.00. I wish I still had them just for the memories.

Posted on 12 years ago
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Loved those drums in these catalogs! Started playing when I was 11 and my parents rented a Slingerland Hollywood snare drum from Wallach's Music City in West Covina, CA. I was still playing after the 3-month rental period was up, so they bought me a snare drum kit from Sears... just as shown in this picture! I played nothing but snare drum (and 10" brass cymbal!) for the next two years!

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Posted on 12 years ago
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I was taking a 1972 Premier kit into Banjo Center recently to see what they would give me,and on the way in,a lady saw the logo on the front BD head,and asked me if JC Penney sold those drums!

I said no,they are made in England...and she went...oooohhhh..

Too funny....

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 12 years ago
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I loved the Sears wish book as a little kid. I'd check the toy section, then the musical instruments and dream about drums. Now raise your hand if you would sneak a peak at the women's underwear section?Yes Sir

1981 Slingerland Magnum 8pc Pewter Silk
1971 Slingerland Avante 60N Lavender Satin Flame
1976/7 Ludwig Vistalite 5pc Yellow
1980's Ludwig Rocker 5pc Black
2004 Gretsch Catalina Birch Caribbean Blue
1998 Noble & Cooley Alloy Classic 14X4.75
1922 Bower Snare
Posted on 12 years ago
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From Hemidemisemiquaver

... Now raise your hand if you would sneak a peak at the women's underwear section?Yes Sir

Funny PostLaughing H Too funny... but true!!!LoLoLoLo

Posted on 12 years ago
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From idrum4fun

Funny PostLaughing H Too funny... but true!!!LoLoLoLo

I'd go straight there! Sears also sold houses and there are a couple in my neighborhood still. One actually is a very well made sprawling ranch that resold for a nice price recently. They held their value....

The greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you. - Joyce Meyer
Posted on 12 years ago
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