Silenced Fred Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ne14t? Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 It never hurts to ask, worst they can do is say no, in which case you mail me all your Gibson guitars and jump on the Fender bandwagon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG FAN Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 No. Get a couple hit records under yer' belt first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 It never hurts to ask, worst they can do is say no, in which case you mail me all your Gibson guitars and jump on the Fender bandwagon! Jazzmaster, Tele, Gretsch Duo Jet... I can deal with that sign me up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ne14t? Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Jazzmaster, Tele, Gretsch Duo Jet... I can deal with that sign me up! When I was younger I was a one man brand, now that I am a little older I realized how much of a ****** I was for that. I messed around with Tele and really enjoyed the sound coming out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 When I was younger I was a one man brand, now that I am a little older I realized how much of a ****** I was for that. I messed around with Tele and really enjoyed the sound coming out of it. Tele and fuzz is insane. I can live with that. A Gretsch Duo Jet will cover all my bases that my LP does, and is a kick as instrument So will Gretsch/Fender sponsor me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I think yer thinkina "sponsor" in like a Shawn White kinda way and unfortunately in the Guitar World, that isn't how it works. You can endorse them, just send them a note calling yourself an endorser. ee. Whatever. It and 4 bucks will get you a large coffee. Until you sell a few mil, then maybe you'll get some guitars at a good price and some help with them if they ever bust on you. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namvet Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Think big Fred, but remember to take it one small step at a time. All those little steps help you reach the final goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 . This has been posted before - but still interesting advice from a sage - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AJxc3Lxn4o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNqnlRxg9tU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Owl Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Aren't you going to school right now? Asking for a sponsorship while playing music on the side is kind of a silly question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Sure they will, just as soon as you make the assembled forum masses think it is a stupid thing to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Yes, Fred, Gibson will absolutely sponsor you. Give them a call. I'm sure they will be honored to hear from you. 1-800-DUH-HUHH. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I like the endorsee suggestion..you should do it. You would look good doing it. As for sponsorship, there are different levels of sponsership. It could range from free handmade guitars to a few stickers. I have no doubt they would make you a Fred Fuzzball signature, but you will have to pay for it I'm sure. But they may give you the token 5% discount or whatever it is. Chances are, they may sponser you with stickers if you endorse them, but Don't feel hurt if you have to constantly remind them of who you are every time you call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Sponsor you.....hell they won't even send me a $10 part for a (their MSRP) $14,000 guitar, because it's not a "prepackaged part" available through the Gibson Gear division, and I'm a professional guitar player. This company's so tight....(add your own saying here, I usually use the one about the tail end of a frog). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleb Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Barked up that tree.............I MADE A BIG ANUS OF MYSELF!!!!!!! Tried it with Fender too. The experience with them on that fourm ( which I got kicked off of for unknown reasons....tried signing up again under a different username/password but it said that the email adress is still in use, yet, when I tried signing IN, it said that the user/password was incorrec......Some of you are on that fourm too. I am Nikoblatz on that forum....remember me? I was a regular at the Mike Eldred/ Fender Custom Shop sections ) was much better. Nobody ridiculed me or told me I am going to turn into the teeney bopper that dare not speak his name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 Yes, Fred, Gibson will absolutely sponsor you. Give them a call. I'm sure they will be honored to hear from you. 1-800-DUH-HUHH. :) It's official. I asked them about the Hendrix Strat, told them to put my name on it and I will rep the hell out of it. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Sponsor you.....hell they won't even send me a $10 part for a (their MSRP) $14,000 guitar, because it's not a "prepackaged part" available through the Gibson Gear division, and I'm a professional guitar player. This company's so tight....(add your own saying here, I usually use the one about the tail end of a frog). Maybe you just need to comb your hair over the front of your head. Or something. Did buying a $14k piece mark you as a a ... never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Dicky Dale really did have some good advice especially in today internet and social media world. Worked for Bieber why not Fred? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Like in a Walk-a-Thon? I'm sure they'd sponsor you for a few miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I think Fred has a much better chance of getting his own signature model Les Paul than being sponsored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-dub Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Companies will only invest if there is something to invest in. I could invest in my big fat dog, but that will get me nowhere. If you present Gibson or Fender with something that could potentially turn them profit, then they'll be more likely to go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paging Page Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 LOL. Fun thread. I'm after a Neumann or Sennheiser sponsorship instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 LOL. Fun thread. I'm after a Neumann or Sennheiser sponsorship instead Custom fuzz pedals, or amps would be more preferred TBH Welcome to the forums BTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 It's official. I asked them about the Hendrix Strat, told them to put my name on it and I will rep the hell out of it. Thanks! Gulp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 The question is, why WOULDN'T Gibson sponsor you ???????????? .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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