Not sure why they all had such issues with their set ups. Even Bingo of the Banana Splits had his kit set up correctly. Looks like a MIJ kit. . .
Brady Bunch Drums
Some of my favorites from the kits in the collection
58 WFL New Yorker Blue Sparkle
67 Ludwig Hollywood Red Psychedelic
69 Ludwig Standard Red Ruby Strata
70's Ludwig BOP "Ringo" Kit
A few of my favorite snares
20's Leedy Black Elite
51 Leedy & Ludwig Knob Tension
58 WFL Buddy Rich Classic Blue Sparkle
63 Walberg & Auge Sea Blue Agave Green Pearl
66 Leedy Shelly Manne Blue Agate Pearl
Brian Chris played Standards but I recall Jeremy Chris sitting behind at least a couple MIJ sets.
And sometimes a WMP MIJ? staggered lugs (Star maybe?)
That looks like a Majestic (Star) kit.
Is that the key holder hanging from the floor tom? Sure looks like it to me!
That's the greatest photo I've ever seen! For me, it really encapsulates the joy of playing the drums.
I think they were trying to copy the Monkees Mickey Dolenz setup. Still trying to figure out how to play the ride at that angle, more less how to do a fill from snare to mounted tom to floor tom without having to go to a chiropractor !
It must be a TV thing. Eye Ball
Fellas, we're getting off topic here :D
I really want to know what kit Bobby Brady played on so I can go out and hunt one down.
Seriously, I really want one.
Another angle. I wish the picture were higher resolution. I can see a badge on the snare but I can't tell what it is.
Not sure why they all had such issues with their set ups. Even Bingo of the Banana Splits had his kit set up correctly. Looks like a MIJ kit. . .
Those drums are far too new to be from the original Banana Splits (1968 was it really that long ago?)....must be a picture from Banana Splits-Mania...an incredible simulation (even if the drums are wrong). Sure to be coming to an amusement park near you (Spinal Tap is their opening act).
I'm thinking the real Bingo may have been bangin' some Vox (Trixons). Just like that other famous drummer Buddy Rich was at around that time.
Meanwhile the Buguloos look to be getting down on some vintage BDP Leedys...that's true "TV-fake-drummer-in-a-silly-costume" class there.
As lame as ALL of these are, they (along with the cartoon Ringo) had a real influence on my desire to play the drums when the chance finally came (5th grade band 1970).
Another angle. I wish the picture were higher resolution. I can see a badge on the snare but I can't tell what it is.
I think I can see that they're some kind of MIJ drums.
Here is a screen capture that best shows the Slingerland knock-off lugs and typical MIJ hardware.
Case closed! LoLoLoLo
Only six lugs on the bass too- a low end kit from whoever made it.
If you find one, it may be beat to death...
Red Ripple '70's Yamaha D-20 20b-12-14f
Piano Black Yamaha Recording Custom Be-Bop kit 18b-10-14f
Snares:
Yamaha COS SDM5; Yamaha Cobalt Blue RC 5-1/2x14; Gretsch round badge WMP; 1972 Ludwig Acrolite; 1978 Ludwig Super Sensitive; Cobalt Blue one-off Montineri; Yamaha Musashi 6.5X13 Oak; cheap 3.5X13 brass piccolo
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