Greetings

I currently play in a band (VooDou) that has recently been signed to Invisible Records. We have just rapped up a U.S. tour w/ My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult and beginning to go back out again in January.
Things have been going kind of fast for us and I was wondering if anyone could give me some tips on getting endorsments.
I play through a Peavy Mark III right now and I'm not too impressed w/ it. Being on an Independent lable doesn't help financially.It prob seems early in the game to be looking, but I suppose I'd better start looking now.....
thanks
billdo

A guitar-playing friend of mine is endorsed by Jackson and GHS, and he told me that he basically got the deal by sending the companies a press pack and then contacting them.

He had a lot of credentials though - a degree in music and he had taught at a popular guitar camp for several years.

I would start out by contacting the companies and trying to find out exactly what their endorsement policies are.

Have your manager engage them. Also, establish a rapport with the Artist Relations guy, and get to know him first. Keep him abreast of what's happening with the band. Also, the press kit is major.

Try getting in contakt with a couple of firms, I saw a "Jägermeister" add for "Band Support" try them out. Sorry that i can't give you anymore info:(

ROCK ON
SCODI

I endorse Eden products. I buy them, then I endorse them. Same with Lakland.