Author Topic: I thought I would share this with you (Read 6925 times)

lepersmeesa · « **on:** April 08, 2006, 08:23:41 PM »

Well at this moment I am quite proud of myself.

A couple of weeks ago I got offered an endorsement by a amp company ( not going to disclose the name ). I must say, I cant say exactly how excited I was when i found out they had offered it to us ( this is for a band who isn't signed etc was quite a big deal for us ). So for a week or so I was on a complete buzz, completely forgetting that I didn't actually know the product at all, whether I would actually like it or not etc etc.

By coincidence i read another thread on a forum concerning endorsements and peoples different views on whether it mattered or not if you actually like the product. After deciding i was one of the people who cares what I endorsed I decided to let the opportunity pass. The only good thing that would of come from this would of been more exposure for my band ( www.myspace.com/thesafetyfire haha ) but I have also come to the conclusion that if we got this offer I'm sure we could get it from someone who we want to be endorsed by.

Sometimes i double think what ive done, but in the end im happy with my decsion! :D

_tom_ · « **Reply #1 on:** April 08, 2006, 09:31:01 PM »

I thought you said you liked those amps though? Oh well at least you didnt sell out and go with something you dont like just to get your band some exposure!

dave_mc · « **Reply #2 on:** April 08, 2006, 10:47:43 PM »

^you rule, if more bands/people were like you, we wouldn't have zakk wylde signature speakers etc..

Cheers!

indysmith · « **Reply #3 on:** April 09, 2006, 01:25:03 AM »

Quote from: dave_mc

^you rule, if more bands/people were like you, we wouldn't have zakk wylde signature speakers etc..

Cheers!

LOL

Wait...did you try the amps or not before refusing!? if not you suck

38thBeatle · « **Reply #4 on:** April 09, 2006, 07:55:00 AM »

Great stuff- stick to your principles-always pays off in the end. Hey, I have designed a new type of pick holder- if you endorse it we can both be rich.

Muso · « **Reply #5 on:** April 09, 2006, 09:51:07 AM »

Dude 100% respect for what you decided to do. I know its hard to make a living in music and many artists will endorse anything for that few extra quid, the worst one is George Lynch he never plays any of the shite he endorses and it all costs a silly ammount.

Tim · « **Reply #6 on:** April 09, 2006, 11:09:57 AM »

Good call.................BKP don't endorse anyone, we have an active user list but all the artists have to buy their pickups same as everyone else.If they're paid for, they're used simple as that and I make a point of never approaching anyone cap in hand.

lepersmeesa · « **Reply #7 on:** April 09, 2006, 11:15:31 AM »

Cheers guys. I really appreciate the support, and am glad people have the same morals as me.

Indy to answer your question, they are a US manufacteur, we would of been the first UK endorsee's. There is no distribution in the UK for that amp. I would of been taking it blind folded.

Kilby · « **Reply #8 on:** April 09, 2006, 03:02:37 PM »

Hope this decision allows you get a sponsorship that you do want.

Rob...

sambo · « **Reply #9 on:** April 09, 2006, 03:58:05 PM »

Quote from: lepersmeesa

Cheers guys. I really appreciate the support, and am glad people have the same morals as me.

Sambo to answer your question, they are a US manufacteur, we would of been the first UK endorsee's. There is no distribution in the UK for that amp. I would of been taking it blind folded.

cant stop thinking about me eh? :lol:

lepersmeesa · « **Reply #10 on:** April 09, 2006, 04:08:56 PM »

:roll: damn broken keyboard....

sambo · « **Reply #11 on:** April 09, 2006, 04:11:59 PM »

haha ye woteva mate ...

FELINEGUITARS · « **Reply #12 on:** April 09, 2006, 07:36:01 PM »

Quote from: Tim

Good call.................BKP don't endorse anyone, we have an active user list but all the artists have to buy their pickups same as everyone else.If they're paid for, they're used simple as that and I make a point of never approaching anyone cap in hand.

+1 FOR WHAT TIM SAID

I know bands that would add a 3rd guitarist if it meant that they could get extra endorsements - it starts to mean less and less.

We are happy to work WITH up and coming artists and also those in the limelight but it is a 2 way street and based on a genuine love for the product

Cattivo Ragazzo · « **Reply #13 on:** April 12, 2006, 11:38:04 PM »

Quote from: Tim

Good call.................BKP don't endorse anyone, we have an active user list but all the artists have to buy their pickups same as everyone else.If they're paid for, they're used simple as that and I make a point of never approaching anyone cap in hand.

So you guys don't provide free pickups to steve stevens or geoff whitehorn? I had a feeling you did, and that they were real endorsees, but as time go on, and the bkp company grows, do you think that will change? It's evident that the success of dimarzio and seymour duncan obviously has a lot to do with their endorsees.

JamesHealey · « **Reply #14 on:** April 16, 2006, 01:42:29 PM »

why should people who make enough money anyway get things for free?.
I agree with paying full price, if i can afford to buy some BKP's so could a guitarist in a big band.

anyway well done for turning down an endorsement deal, i recently got offered to join a signed band who are doing a uk/euro tour this summer but turned them down as I believe my own band is worth the effort, i know one day i'll so regret that but it's a choice of integrity not sense :P