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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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in 2008, we have a new Endorsement Program that will 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. And, just because you qualify for an
endorsement, this does not mean you will be offered an
endorsement. |
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| What do we look for
in an endorser? There are a number of 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 mail or email, please make
sure you are ready to send a full press pack. 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):
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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 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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| Our
Trade Endorsement Program: This offer is for anyone who already
has been offered an endorsement and would like to trade in their
used drums/cymbals for a set of our professional line of drums or
cymbals. |
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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
1537 Brennen Road
Columbia, SC 29206
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| It
is very important that those seeking a cymbal endorsement have
tried at least one of our professional line of cymbals: Symbolic, Definitive
Jazz, Ion V, Glory,
Black Mist, Ion, Diamond, Earthworks, or Mist X. We have
other series but those are accent series. This will give a
feel for our cymbals. Please use the 'How
to Get Our Cymbals' link for more information on how to find
our cymbals. |
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What if I have applied for an endorsement and was turned down or I
didn't get a response? We have hundreds and hundreds on a monthly
basis that apply for endorsements. If you didn't get a response,
please resend your information (you should get a response, as we respond to everyone). If you
were turned down and nothing has changed on your drumming resume,
please wait at least 60 days before resubmitting your drumming
resume again. If you resume has changed, please resubmit and
inform us of these changes. It is important to again understand
that we get a lot of endorsement requests. We just can't
accept everyone. |
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