Moose Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Hiya. I'm thinking about trying to get some kind of endorsement with a drum stick manufacturer. Has anyone been involved with this sort of thing before? Is is nigh on impossible for an amateur to gain one? I've sent an e-mail to the British retailer of Los Cabos sticks (Canada), but have no idea if I'll be taken seriously!If anyone has any advice, it would be most appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kybosh Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I would think that usually you have to get famous , then they contact you and ask if you would please use their gear in return for free gear and hooooge amounts of cash depending on how famous you are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Milner Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Yeah i cannot see why any company would do that for you man, there would be next to zero benefit for the company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I've heard of amateurs getting endorsements before. I know a guitarist who gets dead cheap stuff as well. I figured it would be a long shot, but with smaller, emerging companies, they do have something to gain from giving a gigging musician some free - or at least discounted - stuff. Plus, my skills are through the roof. Mad chops. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I think if you're touring regularly, getting good gigs and some press you'd have a good shout at getting a smaller company to give you some free shit or at least a good discount. I assume that's more what you're thinking of rather than getting your own signature line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Milner Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 "Moose Sticks - When you just have to feel the power of the beast in your hands" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonie Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Yeah, endorsement comes down to the simple "what's in it for me" for the company. If they can see you getting coverage and becoming known for what you do, they see a benefit to the cost. Otherwise they go from a guy who buys their sticks, to a guy who doesn't need to buy their sticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I think if you're touring regularly, getting good gigs and some press you'd have a good shout at getting a smaller company to give you some free shit or at least a good discount. I assume that's more what you're thinking of rather than getting your own signature line.Yes, exactly. I'm obcviously not looking to get my name on a product (I'm not that deluded). Just some free shit, every so often, from a wee company. Yeah, looking into it, I probably don't have the required influence; even for the smallest companies. Still, they might give me some free shit as a one off...All the same:Hey guys! Buy Los Cabos. They're dead good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Yes, exactly. I'm obcviously not looking to get my name on a product (I'm not that deluded). Just some free shit, every so often, from a wee company.Yeah, looking into it, I probably don't have the required influence; even for the smallest companies. Still, they might give me some free shit as a one off...All the same:Hey guys! Buy Los Cabos. They're dead good.Just do a screen grab of your profile on here and they'll see how many likes you've got and you'll hardly be able to get through your door for the free shit they'll pummel your letterbox with! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 You might get a discount on stuff if you send them some press too, I know some bands who've done this who aren't much bigger than Carson Wells, but I think that's about the best you'd get. Worth a shot though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaki Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 You'd have a better chance if we got together and sold the 'Dallas Brothers' brand to them. As seen on Aberdeen-Music.com. 2 for 1 deals at the very least.When we're not dicking about on Aberdeen-Music.com or carrying out our full time jobs we like nothing more than to rock out on the drums. We play fast and we play hard and there's only one stick that will do... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 After the first Curators record came out, a tiny wee guitar string company offered me an endorsement. Essentially, if I said I used their strings, I got sets for peanuts. I didn't take them up, but there may well be a drum stick equivalent out there somewhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeno Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I know someone whose band is endorsed by a small American string company. I can't remember how they got the deal but sure the company actually contacted them. Strange as they only formed this year but have a very slick sounding EP and gig a lot. They get packs of 7 string sets for ludicrously cheap prices (think they get charged $1 per set) and they usually get sent picks and stickers and such like free when they order strings.So yeah definitely possible but looks like there is as much luck involved as promoting yourself well to prospective companies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 i get 50% off anything Native Instruments make, apparently. just got 2/3 off a Maschine too, currently en route to 'the lab'. one of the marketing managers is a fan (and a really nice/cool guy). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeC Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Yes, exactly. I'm obcviously not looking to get my name on a product (I'm not that deluded). Just some free shit, every so often, from a wee company.Yeah, looking into it, I probably don't have the required influence; even for the smallest companies. Still, they might give me some free shit as a one off...All the same:Hey guys! Buy Los Cabos. They're dead good.In my experience companies will only discount stuff for bands or individuals who get regular press, and they normally only work through band management until they have a working relationship with the artist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 The thing to remember is that if you got the endorsement, you might have to look the part as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girl anachronism Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 One of my friend's bands in Glasgow just recently got an endorsement from Hagstrom guitars, they've done some tours and a couple of festivals, can find out some deets if you like? Or can put you in touch with him?They didn't release Wonderkid, though. Wonderkid is the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 JEALOUS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girl anachronism Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 He also gets heavily discounted rates for friends... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 What is in it for the company? If you can give them enough reason to think that endorsing you would be beneficial to them then I see no reason why you couldn't sort something out. If you are a small scale local band with little press and only a local following though, then they won't exactly make too much from having you on their roster.Even if they don't decide to create your own signature drumstick, you may be able to get a few freebies or discounted prices for promoting them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroopy121 Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 What is in it for the company? If you can give them enough reason to think that endorsing you would be beneficial to them then I see no reason why you couldn't sort something out. If you are a small scale local band with little press and only a local following though, then they won't exactly make too much from having you on their roster.Even if they don't decide to create your own signature drumstick, you may be able to get a few freebies or discounted prices for promoting them.My thinking was that while Fender have zillions of customers who'll buy just about anything they make, the likes of Hagstrom are on the verge of obscurity. More people seeing their sexy wares, the better. Bear in mind that "heavily discounted" will still be profitable to the company. If you get 10 mates to but these HUGELY DISCOUNTED guitars because they are half the RRP, then that's 10 sales, 10 happy customers and 10 new sources of advertising that otherwise wouldn't be around.that's my thinking on the subject, anyway.xx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney_stu Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Trying to think of anything endorsed by anybody ... that would influence me to buy whatever it was....Nothing comes to mind... For example seeing Carling all over Celtic or Rangers football strips would actually make me less likely to buy it ... that and the fact its shite...Same for most endorsements even for people I admire... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted October 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Having looked into it all a fair bit, it seems unlikely I would have a chance of getting endorsed. You do hear of people at a similar level getting in with emerging companies though, however I'd hazard a guess that it is normally through people they know. I never said anything about having a signature drum stick. That's ridiculous. What i was looking for was discounted sticks, basically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Didn't autumn in disguise get endorsed by Honour Over Glory? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroopy121 Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Trying to think of anything endorsed by anybody ... that would influence me to buy whatever it was....Nothing comes to mind...For example seeing Carling all over Celtic or Rangers football strips would actually make me less likely to buy it ... that and the fact its shite...Same for most endorsements even for people I admire...Without getting into that whole argument about "establishing a brand" etc etc.. the merit for small companies would be the same as posting a pic in the gear porn or gear you want thread. If you'd never heard of Hag guitars, saw Joe playing one at a Das McManus gig and thought it was sexy, that's one mroe potential customer.xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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