Kg_lee
Senior Member
I've negotiated endorsement contracts in the past, but always having nice, great sounding drums, I never wanted to put all my eggs in one basket. In my modest opinion, settling for for an endorsement with Gretsch because it could not happen with Ludwig is a little like whoring yourself out a bit and taking what you can get. Gretsch is a good company, but it wasn't your first choice and now your first choice in drums are going to be sitting in the corner. I couldn't or wouldn't do what you did because I enjoy playing exactly the drums I want to play in public appearances. Most people are very happy to be able to endorse a company just for the sake of having an endorsement. I'm not saying that you are one of these individuals, but you are turning your back on the drum company you really love by not playing them in public.
Good luck with what you are doing.
Dennis
If I had endless cash flow I'd own all kinds of drums, wouldn't you? Like I said in my earlier post..not just me my whole band got hit up with endorsement deals. I did take the time to seek out what I was using. As a working drummer I do need quick service to keep things rolling. You all act like there is only one good product of drums out there. I think most of you that replied are acting like a dare not speak any other drum company. Another question for you know it all's. How many years did Neil Peart play TAMA and use a Slingerland snare drum? Shame on him!! I even remember him saying it his favorite sounding snare...So where are you people coming from...??
DRUMS ARE DRUMS!!!!