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03-15-2011, 02:35 PM
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I might have a lead in getting a string endorsement. Its great to be able to get free strings, but are there any drawbacks? If you are, or where endorsed, what where some of the pros and cons (if any). Please share
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03-15-2011, 02:41 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston, TX | | | I have a string endorsement and its a beautiful thing... usually. The main issue for me is calling prior to being out so Im not waiting on strings for 3 weeks.
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03-15-2011, 02:48 PM
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Unofficially Endorsing: D'Addario, Lakland | | Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ghostjs | | | how does one get string endorsement precisely? it's a lot harder to tell a string from another like it is a bass guitar or amp... i'm just curious
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03-15-2011, 03:40 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston, TX | | Well at one point we were signed to Atlantic and had an awesome manager who helped get us the string deal. The manufacturers just look at how often you play and if you'll be in front of people who might consider buying their strings based on your endorsement. But the string deal was free however we are no longer signed and no longer have management but we STILL hold the endorsement.  We also got a deal with G&L but it was a discount (like 50% off)artists program and not a free gear kind of thing. But still cool.
Might I also add that ALL companies endorse. I had some friends in Houston in a local band who had a endorsement with Dr Martin... they all got Dr Martin shoes for free but had to keep the company informed of their shows and anything going on with their band. Endorsement deals are out there you just have to find them. It aint easy but endorsement deals do exist and NOT just for national acts signed to majors.
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03-15-2011, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Precisionb87  I might have a lead in getting a string endorsement. Its great to be able to get free strings, but are there any drawbacks? If you are, or where endorsed, what where some of the pros and cons (if any). Please share | It appears that you are confused about who does the endorsing. |
03-15-2011, 05:06 PM
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Staff Writer: Bass Musician Magazine, Endorsing Artist: Please see bio | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, MI | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Precisionb87 I might have a lead in getting a string endorsement. Its great to be able to get free strings, but are there any drawbacks? If you are, or where endorsed, what where some of the pros and cons (if any). Please share | There shouldn't be. I'm lucky to endorse companies that I'd be using their products without the endorsement, so for me, it's all a bonus.
Only thing to consider with strings is just to get a couple sets at a time. I've been ordering four at a time, and ordering again once you hit that last set. |
03-15-2011, 05:23 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Minnesota - Twin Cities | | | I was endorsed for 5 years.. it was a ton and ton of work.. I did it because I believed in the gear.
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03-15-2011, 06:42 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Illinois, USA | | | ARRGH!!!!!!!!!!
THE ARTIST ENDORSES, NOT THE MANUFACTURER!!!!!
You were NOT endorsed, you endorsed them.
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03-15-2011, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by silvertripper Well at one point we were signed to Atlantic and had an awesome manager who helped get us the string deal. The manufacturers just look at how often you play and if you'll be in front of people who might consider buying their strings based on your endorsement. But the string deal was free however we are no longer signed and no longer have management but we STILL hold the endorsement. We also got a deal with G&L but it was a discount (like 50% off)artists program and not a free gear kind of thing. But still cool.
Might I also add that ALL companies endorse. I had some friends in Houston in a local band who had a endorsement with Dr Martin... they all got Dr Martin shoes for free but had to keep the company informed of their shows and anything going on with their band. Endorsement deals are out there you just have to find them. It aint easy but endorsement deals do exist and NOT just for national acts signed to majors. | not all companys endorse. to name a few...
I think Roscoe (i think im wrong)
Some cabinet companys like Low Down sound,
and many more 
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03-15-2011, 06:56 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Rosado Guitars, D'addario/Planet Waves Products | | Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York City (Uptown) | | Quote:
Originally Posted by bassmasta1209 not all companys endorse. to name a few...
I think Roscoe (i think im wrong)
Some cabinet companys like Low Down sound,
and many more | Jimmy Haslip is endorsed by Roscoe. :-)
I don't think those REALLY tiny companies like LDS do endorsements, though, so you are correct. |
03-15-2011, 06:57 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Knucklehead Strings | | Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: concord, nc | | | I agree with a few of these guys. To many people just want the free product just for the sake that it's free or reduced price. Only endorse companies that you believe in or have products that you all ready use. Like if you don't play Rotosounds don't try for an endorsement with them.
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03-15-2011, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by bassmasta1209 not all companys endorse. | None of them do. |
03-16-2011, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Turock None of them do. | +1. 
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