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Saluda Cymbals Artist | Endorsement Information
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Please make sure you read through this entire page before applying
for an endorsement. And, please
understand that less than 1% of all endorsed drummers from all
combined drum/cymbal companies are offered
free/complimentary products. So, it is rare for anyone to get a
full, free ride. Only the biggest of the big name drummers in the world
get free deals. Many big name drummers don't even get a full/free
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Started in early 2009, we have new Endorsement Programs to allow
more drummers to qualify and to obtain a cymbal endorsement. The
program offers a 1 year endorsement to many additional drummers
who are in a steady, gigging band. |
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| What do we look for
in an endorser? There are many factors that determine who
does and who does not get an endorsement. The number one factor
has to be the amount of gigs/shows performed. There are other
factors that may help to obtain a higher endorsement, such as:
name/band recognition, experience with our products, other
endorsements, number of
gigs/shows per month, venue size, venue rotation, crowd size,
length of current/past and upcoming tours, whether the band is
signed, air/TV rotation and much more. We also will want
to review the band's web site and a Myspace site if available. |
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Before sending your information, by email or mail, please make
sure you are ready to send in all your information. We get too many
incomplete press packs with little information. Your press pack
should have your name, bands' name, any official web sites, (past,
present and future gig/tour schedules), list of any other
endorsements, and any recordable items, such as CD's, DVD's, video
tapes, etc. Also, mention what endorsement level you are applying. |
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We have many
different levels of endorsements (most are as follows) and this
should directly let you know what level you will fall into:
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Level 6 (Full)
Endorsement: This is for those who can put our products into the
fullest view of our target audience. The band is signed,
possibly charting and on a
world or large US tour, playing in the biggest arenas. The drummer is
probably one of the top name
drummers.
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Level 5 (Test)
Endorsement: This is for those who have other endorsements,
performs on US/Worldwide tours, at medium to large sized
venues (possibly some arenas) and headlines. The drummer either had radio/TV rotation
or his/her band gets national airplay. The band has a very
strong following and our products will be viewed by our target
audience. The band is signed.
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Level 4 (Mid Plus) Endorsement:
This is for those performing on US/Worldwide tours at smaller to
medium sized venues as a headliner. The band should be signed
and the drummer should have other endorsements.
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Level 3 (Mid)
Endorsement: This is for those performing on US/Worldwide
tours at smaller to medium sized venues as a headliner.
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Level 2 (B+)
Endorsement: This is for those performing on US/Worldwide tours
at smaller to medium sized venues as an opener or doing smaller
headline tours, probably not far from their hometown.
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Level 1 (B)
Endorsement: This is for those who are established with some
recorded material, but they are still mostly playing locally (in
the home State). The band also is probably still playing
some covers mixed with their originals.
Again, please
understand that just because you qualify for an endorsement, it
does not mean you will get an endorsement. We get a lot of
endorsement requests and we try to add a few new endorsers as we
can. |
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There are two ways
to submit your press pack for an endorsement:
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Email your press
pack to:
info@saludacymbals.com with 'Endorsement' in the subject
line.
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Mail your press
pack to:
Saluda Cymbals
2651-B Shop Road
Columbia, SC 29209
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| It
is very important for those seeking a cymbal endorsement to
try at least one of our professional line of cymbals: Tesla,
Decadence, Glory, Ion
V, Onyx, Diamond, Nemesis, Earthworks, or Mist X to get a good feel for our
cymbals. We have
other series but those are accent series. Please use the 'How
to Get Our Cymbals' link for more information on how to find
our cymbals.
TEAM SALUDA |
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