endorsements and relations with manufacturers

[casio]

Hey Justin!
I've been reading a bit around the different threads and noticed you mentioned not endorsing anyone anymore (and the first thing I wondered is how I'd live without seeing you and your amp drink espressos on a monthly basis )
Joking aside, I wanted to see what your current view of endorsements is! I've just gotten into more pro work and I'm endorsing a local shop which provides me with some discounts and strings and the sort, but larger companies dont find the croatian market a priority!
I wanted to see your view of endorsements in general, which ones you accept and why basicaly! Just curious cause it seems I've met some people who have endorsed companies for nothing else than the sake of the endorsement!

[jmjbassplayer]

I should clarify.

I actually meant that I don't officially endorse another AMP company. I have other endorsements which I feel actually very strongly about such as:

D'Addario Strings
Fender
Digidesign/M-Audio
Radial
Planet Waves
Electro-Harmonix
MXR
Tech 21
Guyatone

Great companies all, with great people. I'm endorsing those products only because I use them and like them. I may seem to have a lot, but I use them for practical reasons...not for the sake of collecting endorsements.

Best,
JMJ

[casio]

cool, thanks for clearing that up and for the input!