ENDORSEMENTS - The Pros, Cons, And MYTHS | Drum Beats Online

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Who's your dream company to get endorsement from? Let me know!👇 ►Get my FREE lesson course "The Working Drummer Roadmap" 👉 bit.ly/WDRoadmap

[@akhileshnair13]

Meinl and DW

[@hillslionel2962]

Zildjian and Pearl

[@russell_kberg1]

Drum Beats Online I think meinl and Vic Firth are great company’s, when I started playing I started with Vic Firth sticks and all the demo’s of meinl cymbals I have heard are great, but I feel like different companies are for me(Zildjian,promark,Evans,pearl,Axis percussion for pedals) keep up the good work on All your vids!

[@ccjacks3]

DW & Zildjian...or Ludwig & Paiste...or Yamaha & Sabian. With Evans and Promark.

[@DrumBudge]

Natal drums, meinl and Evans with vater sticks

[@SezamMusic]

My dream : - Meinl Heads - Tama Cymbals - Remo Sticks - Vic firth Drum kit

[@alexbeattiemusic]

And Zildjian cymbal felts?

[@iversollid4975]

Remo actually released sticks now lmao.

[@AMJ564]

What about the Sabian Angel drive double kick pedals? Ive heard they are pretty cool

[@mdrumjack]

- Roland drumming shoes.

[@aidenallen4655]

And paiste kickdrum beaters

[@MrLowercase42]

Once I get that Moongel endorsement I'm golden!

[@offbeatdrumcompany2568]

Some very valid points man! Endorsements are a relationship with a company, not a giveaway.

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Absolutely!

[@frankspikes4867]

Great point. I have a few friends that are endorsed. They don't know each other, but pretty much said the same thing. When ever they play out or make videos they have to use what ever company they use product. Most of the time, it's not an issue. But if you're playing a backline kit that could be a problem. If I were endorsed, I'd go with zildjian. I love the way most of thier products sound. And it's what I use already. First drum choice is ludwig. I love how they sound. And thier not crazy expensive. Second choice is a tie between Gretsch, and PDP. Vic Firth sticks, remo heads, and Gibraltar, or dw hardware.

[@sdjmalik]

The myths are absolutely true. great video 👍🏾

[@andrewgrissom1419]

sdjmalik ayyeeeee welcome to a kit channel

[@andrewmayer2443]

Dream team: Zildjian cymbals SJC custom drums Vic Firth sticks Remo heads

[@ryanlee4412]

Andrew Mayer wow that’s my exact dream team also

[@zagorith14]

I would swap out SJC for Tama or Sakae and Remo for Evans, but a great selection nevertheless. Can't go wrong with those great companies. Fantastic gear.

[@oobernoober7617]

Stop reading my mind

[@mcmcmc9106]

Meinl, Tama or Sonor, Vic Firth and Evans

[@dylanbaldwin7934]

Sabian, ludwig, remo, vater

[@KaceyPlaysDrums]

Gabe, you’re a total goober and I love it. Very funny and informative, great work! Meinl and Sleishman Drums are my dream endorsement companies. Unique and brilliant sounds that you can’t get anywhere else!

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Haha thanks Kacey! That sounds like a killer combo

[@lifeofapotato4595]

-Tama Staclassics Bubinga /DW collectors series drums -Tama's Hardwares -Paiste Cymbals -Evans head -Promark sticks

[@jeremyreyes6631]

0:55 now he’s endorsed by pearl 🤯🤯

[@robbievalentine8239]

You're a really smart guy Gabe. This parlay is impressive. Dig the content dog keep it up.

[@joshua6372]

Remo that's it! I've tried Evans, Aquarian, and Attack but I always go back to Remo. .. sticks will break and cymbals will crack (costly replaced)... but the heads are what makes the difference live.

[@DrumeRGray]

Zildjian cymbals, Tama drums and hardware, Evans heads, and Ahead drumsticks. I’ve had this combo for about 12 years and have been loving everything.

[@BuckAugust]

Enjoyed the humor and facts. Thank you for sharing! My dream company is Zildjian. 🙌

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Thanks Buck!! You've got this!

[@jasonlandis2106]

This guy has both my dream endorsements Vic Firth (love their sticks) and Meinl I have a Meinl classic customs 14" inch trash cymbal as of rn and I love it

[@BenSamuelDrums]

I am finding myself liking every video lately... (You are great), carry on Gabe🤘

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@RichmondVillanueva]

Mine are the following- Cymbals: Zildjian Drums: Sonor Sticks: Promark Heads: Remo

[@doubaz]

This is the best endorsement video I have seen. 100% spot on in terms of the ins and outs of endorsements!! Thanks for making this video man :)

[@timmydodd1978]

Great video Gabe! This past NAMM Show, I was recently lucky enough to have a company believe in me to get me hooked up with a full set of cymbals at artist discount, and agreed to put me on their website as an endorser. I feel like I got more than I deserve, but am still grateful. That company of amazing people and fantastic cymbals is Amedia Cymbals. They are all handmade in Turkey: My other dream companies are Remo and Vic Firth. I’m not sure about what drum endorsement I would want yet, but I have a vintage Ludwig I really love.

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Heck yeah Timmy, that's awesome!

[@drumaboyiglobal]

Meinl: Cymbals Sonor: Drums DW: Hardware (I cant leave my DW9000 lol) Vic Firth: Sticks

[@andysimmons311]

Exactly the same with me!

[@bryancartermusic]

Spot on Gabe! At the end of the day endorsements are about relationships. Stellar content as usual!

[@jobinski42]

For me it would easily be: Cymbals: Sabian Heads: Aquarian Drums/hardware: Tama Sticks: Vater Great video! Your efforts are really appreciated!

[@N3V2-Nevto]

hope this explains to all upcoming amazing drummers in our community :D This vid is awesome bro! I always having a dream of owning a Ludwig drum set and a local branded Armada cymbals,

[@nielsurban6392]

Drum kit: Don't really know, probably Pearl or Tama Cymbals: PAISTE Sticks: Vic Firth

[@geoffarcuri7877]

I had a Pork Pie endorsement, Pro Mark and Aquarian. None of it was free and all were heavily dependent on my record deal and tour schedule. I was wanting a pork pie kit when I got that deal. Pro Mark approached me after a show in Houston. I was put in touch with Aquarian but never loved their heads so I let that one go and paid retail for Evans. I was very fortunate to play brands that I loved and I would’ve chosen anyway. Great to have support out on tour.

[@torment-ge3wo]

Thank you for this great information! My dream companies will be DR Customs for drum kits, Paiste for cymbals, Tama for hardware, Remo for drumheads, Promark for drumsticks and Trick Drums for pedals.

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Great info boss!

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@mattmo8648]

Tama, Sabian (or Meinl. They're on my kit now, and have been growing on me), D'Addario (evans and promark). pretty much has everything you need covered

[@JaxonHaze]

I’ve got it all planned out Yamaha Meinl Pro•Mark Evans LP Shure

[@joshjohnson9034]

Been a diehard Meinl fan for years. I was the first person in my town to get them and I've never played anything else since. Don't see that ever changing. Meinl doesn't miss a beat 🥁

[@Sabianism]

My dream setup. Used to Sabian but after these past two years, I'm almost all Meinl on my setup. Tama drums all day! Evan's especially for the Kicks alone. And I love Promark as of the last few years, but I am interested in trying some new sticks soon.

[@yannicknieuwkerk8262]

Great vid! My favourite brands are; Meinl cymbals, DW Drums and Vic Firth sticks

[@mendozagabo]

Meinl cymbals, the buttery spicy sound and the artists they work with are amazing!! someday i will be working with them, hopefully. and promark sticks, drums and heads, i still have not make my choice. and i like what i have now in terms of drums and heads

[@isaacheng1046]

Tama, dw or sonor for the kit, remo for the heads, zildjian or meinl or cymbals and vic firth for sticks

[@isaiahmartin1202]

Like the new intro!! And I'm not sure really I haven't got a lot of time on different sets and etc. So right now. Remo, menial, Tama, Evans, Vic, paiste, ziljian, but I really want a Ludwig just to see how it sound also...do you know what about Apollo? It's an old bass I have its nice just never really seen them before

[@Marcus-wv6wm]

Yamaha, Ludwig ( Snare ), Zildjian, Remo, Vic Firth

[@philjdrums]

Good stuff man

[@ddrum1090]

Any other SONOR nuts in the chat?? Great video Gabe, I think almost every company makes a solid product nowadays. There's always personal preference, but relationships matter the most! Until you're Vinnie C. and can get companies to drool just over the thought of having you, I think it's the best move to choose the one that works the best logistically and is also the most reliable. If I ever got a major endorsement from a larger drum company, that would make my world, just for honors sake!! Of course, it's on my end to market myself.

[@therestingmitchface6241]

I have a Sonor kit, but the wrap started to discolor, and the people that I bought it from dented it. So I took the wrap off and stained the shells

[@josiahpringle498]

Thanks for the advice gabe it was really helpful! And my dream company’s are Sjc drums Meinl cymbals Remo drum heads Vater drumsticks And I hope I will get endorsed by those companies in the future.

[@johnnyperki6267]

Easy: meinl and Tama

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Heck yeah

[@theunknown3347]

Same dude same I’ve been playing with both for 16 years now and I’m only 18 and I’m in 2 bands that are pretty well known around my area

[@tategraham4196]

Sabian and Tama 😍

[@johnnyperki6267]

@@tategraham4196 istanbul and tama would be amazing

[@jasonlandis2106]

Lars Ulrich fan UP TOP BROTHER

[@The_Drummer_TLT21]

Definitely Sabian Cymbals. I have just got 2 cymbals that are on my list for my dream set up, 20" HHX evolution ride and 18" AAX xplosion crash.

[@earlsweez7927]

tajai taylor i have the evolution ride and i love it

[@rontoriussmith6047]

Thank you for clarifying endorsements so now I have a better understanding of it

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

My pleasure!!

[@msorensen4426]

i second that with Meinl for cymbals, else it would be Evans for heads, DW or Tama (not quite sure) VIC for sticks

[@bocox4925]

Zildjian cymbals, mapex drums, TAMA hardware, Evans heads, and promark sticks

[@montoyamusic1613]

Dream Sponsors: Drumset- SONOR/Gretsch Percussion -Tycoon Percussion Sticks- Vic Firth/Los Cabos Currently endorsed by Soultone Cymbals!!!! 🔥

[@andrewperkins120]

gonna go with DW drums and hardware with gibralter rack system, sabian, promark/evans and outlaw snares

[@jasoneilersdrumvideos939]

I'm currently endorsed by TRX Cymbals, Xcel Drumsticks, TnR Products, and The Sweet Spots Drum Dampeners. They're small/medium companies, but I love the gear I use.

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

That’s awesome! So glad to hear that it’s working out for you!

[@maturanjohnmartinowenb7998]

Oohh if i ever get anywhere with drumming id love Meinl, DW drums, Remo and either Vater or Vic Firth drumsticks by my side!

[@rohanvanderbank7248]

I like your sense of humor makes the videos fun to watch

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

So glad you liked it!

[@rohanvanderbank7248]

@@DrumBeatsOnline I always refer to your videos when i talk about professional drummers , I learned a lot from your videos.

[@Chriswasreigns]

My dream: Pearl Drums DW Hardware Sabian Cymbals Remo Heads Vic Firth Sticks Porter and Davies drum throne with Buttkicker and Humes&Berg Drum cases

[@sahilwanikar4283]

Drums: Tama or Pearl Sticks: VIC FIRTH cymbals: meinl or sabian

[@DavidTheOwl]

Cymbals: Meinl Sticks: Vic firth Drum kit: DW or Pearl Drum heads: remo

[@MatthewRBenavides]

My dream: Meinl Tama Vic Firth Evans

[@andrewgarrettdrums]

Matthew Ryan Sameeeee

[@ThePrateekPradhan]

Meinl Tama Promark Remo Puresound

[@dylanbaldwin7934]

Sabian ludwig remo vater

[@richeichelberg2179]

Thanks for sharing Gabe! I've been playing Pearl kits on and off for over 30 yrs. so an endorsement would be cool! And I would love an endorsement from PAiSTe or MEINL! I've been playing the former for over 30 yrs. as well but since I've been watching vids from you, Adam Tuminaro and a few others over the years I've come to love the sounds that MEINL creates!

[@richeichelberg2179]

Hey Rick! I agree with you on the 2002's. Great sounding cymbals! My Hi-Hats and Ride are 2000's and my Crashes and China's are a mix of 2002, Signature, Sound Creation and Twenty cymbals. I'm glad to hear that you are still playing and have adapted so you can play to your ability! Right on! Love the sound of a Hammond B-3. That's very cool that you have a C-3/Leslie 122! You keep on rockin' as well! Cheers brother!

[@moonodude17]

For me, the Dream Team would be: -Gretsch -DW (hardware) -Remo -Vic Firth -Meinl -64 Audio

[@spartanerkataner6782]

i would definetly go for Sonor because i always played Sonor Drums and for me they have always been the best and the actual factory in germany is pretty close to the place where i live. For cymbals i would go for MEINL.

[@ZeusNasty]

I want to be endorsed by Los Cabos drun sticks! I trued their sticks and fell in love the black widow sticks.

[@lessandriraphaeldelacruz8390]

My dream - -Meinl cymbals -Evans heads -Mapex drums -Vic Firth sticks

[@danielortega3647]

I had a zildjian endorsement about 20 years ago when I toured. I was given 70% off on any purchase made.

[@chisoxfan708]

Question. Do you get to keep the custom kit built for your specs after the tour for example?.

[@heberluviano1584]

My dream company to get endorsed by would have to be Istanbul AGOP for cymbals, Remo for heads, Promark for sticks, and Ludwig for drums. All of these brands simply provide the sound and feel that I prefer and think sound the best.

[@johnmccreary2501]

My dream is getting endorsed by Meinl, Vic Firth, and DW... Gonna have to give it some more serious time behind the kit before that though. Love the channel, Gabe!

[@Drummerjon]

my dream endorsements are- drums- Pearl cymbals- Meinl sticks- Vater heads- Evans hardware- Pearl ears- 64 Audio

[@brunotorres9900]

My dream company... Sticks: Vic Firth Cymbals: Meinl Drums: Tama Heads: Evans In-Ears: Shure

[@SergioCiobanFilho]

Nice video Gabe. I'd love to be endorsed by Mapex, Istanbul Mehmet, Vick firth and also Alesis for hybrid/electronic drum.

[@charliedrums6171]

I love Meinl Cymbals and you have convinced me to buy some. My question is how often do the traditional medium series crack?

[@SCDrummer]

This was great! Love the info and your presentation. Paiste and Pearl would probably me my dream endorsements.

[@0tto777]

Remo and Zildjian. That said my Sabian 13” HHX hats are incredible! So crisp. No washy click, just nice and tight.

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Heck yeah! Love it.

[@tsdtheskeletondrummer]

Mine has to be Vic Firth, Zildjian, Dw Drums/PDP Drums or Sabian that is what i dream of Endorsements thanks for the Tip and Awesome Video by the Way.

[@kaneskinner3417]

Great video!! Like you, i love my Ludwig Centennial kit and could never part with it. I don't have a cymbal endorsement as such, but an Australian company Rech Cymbals has most definitely helped me out with my new touring set up. I guess my dream endorsement company would be VicFirth. I'm plowing through sticks right now.

[@chrissyg8774]

What's the instrumental used at 5:07 ??

[@nikofox1275]

Hey bro, how did it start for you, as far as, how you went about contacting a rep or reps?

[@johng4252]

Meinl, Sonor and Promark are my favs

[@barrettdrums6358]

DW drums and hardware, Zildjian cymbals, Remo drumheads, and Vic Firth sticks.

[@seanmurrayandtourettes2827]

If I were to choose an endorsement I would choose Agop Istanbul Cymbals, they just have that old school feel I love, as well as they have kept up to the current trends and have adapted their cymbals to keep their style while offering the Newer styles. I would also endorse Vater drumsticks, I have really gotten into (Sugar) Maple drumsticks lately and Vaters got me have had the best feel as I engage in the drums. If I were to do a drum endorsement it would probably be either Ludwig or Pearl just because I know I would be happy with their products based on experience over the years playing their gear.

[@bradybushong7331]

awesome video gabe, keep them coming!!! my dream endorsments would be remo, zildjian and sjc drums!

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Thanks Brady!

[@SingerOfTruth76]

I’d want to be endorsed by AHEAD sticks. I’m hooked on their $30-a-pair metal sticks.

[@kaidenstory768]

How do they sound? I assumed metal sticks would sound like garbage, like a worse nylon?

[@trashboy9517]

@@kaidenstory768 They have nylon tips and they have ( i think) polyurethane sleeve covers so that you dont break your cymbal but the "core" part is metal

[@matthewpurcell6943]

Kaiden Story I’ve had them. Hated them, sounded too harsh and also are very hard on cymbals, no matter what you wrap it in, you’re still hitting with metal.

[@TheodoreDorado]

Duuude I used to rock those consistently back in the day and was obsessed!

[@TheodoreDorado]

@Rick Delair 15 YEARS lol. Yessss.

[@shaneodonnell7525]

Really good video showing people what an endorsement actually is. I'd love to be endorsed by a local drum company. Of course I'd love to sit behind a stunning SJC kit but if I had a big enough community to share to I would love to play a local companies drums. Thanks for the video.

[@shaneodonnell7525]

The hypocrisy of my comment when my profile photo is SJC🤣

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Thanks so much Shane! Haha I totally hear where you are coming from!

[@NateBlond]

really good video man! 👊🏻

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

Thanks Nate!

[@DennisBergDrums]

Very cool video! Shines a whole new light on endorsements :D

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

That's what I'm trying to do! So happy to hear it's translating that way.

[@matthewalbert428]

how many cymbals did you originally sign with meinl?

[@dylanschultz2110]

I would love to be endorsed by sabian for cymbals, tama for drums, and vic Firth for sticks, I’m not sure on heads though

[@gabrielfrench8382]

Dream company... I love Evans drum-heads, but at the same time I play an old Mapex kit so getting a drum endorsement from a company like Pearl would be sick as well. I've never broken a pair of sticks so I wouldn't be worried about stick endorsements, but cymbals--honest to God I wouldn't care the cymbal endorsement--whether it be Sabian, Zildjian, or Meinl, that'd just be awesome (Personally I have Meinl 14" MCS hi-hats which are crisp, Zildjian 16" & 18" ZBT crashes which have such a melodic tone, and an old Tama 20" ride I got for $20 that isn't super ping-y for live performances and I love it.).

[@jwebby85]

My dream endorsements: Tama Drums Sabian Cymbals (or Zildjian. I have equal love for both) Remo Drumheads (best heads in the world. Especially snare heads and the powerstroke 3 kick is industry standard) Vic Firth sticks (X5A/X55A)

[@judahenjoyseducation4549]

My Dream Evans Drumheads (LOVE the EMAD2/Heavyweight Kick) Vater Drumsticks Tama Drums

[@Gh0sTtyFM_Playz]

thx for talking about endorsement , cause i really like to have a endorsement but don't know what is the pros and cons

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

My pleasure!

[@richardwilliams1310]

When does conflict of interest come into the equation? I commented on a KZbin video about some new drum triggers and the drummer is endorsed by a drum pedal company with his own signature model and that company already has their own drum triggering system. I'm sure he sought permission and probably isn't breaching his endorsement deal but I'm sure there are a few scenarios where lines get blurred or they let them use other equipment in certain circumstances, like your scenario when on tour and something breaks and you need a replacement and your preferred/usual choice is not available in time for your next gig

[@thomas_heath_music]

My dream endorsement combo would be Meinl Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks, Pearl Drums, and Evans Heads

[@DavidEra]

For me since I’m on the orchestral side I’d go with Pearl/Adams, Remo, Innovative Percussion, and Zildjian

[@Jean-om1ok]

How were you able to get the endorsement from Meinl

[@johannesrantala]

Nice vid! And the question is a no brainer for me. Meinl, Tama and Balbex

[@1ballinboyz]

Are you allowed to use i prevail’s music in your videos without getting copyrighted?

[@AnonYmous-df7sy]

Zildjian cymbals SJC/Gretsch drums Vic Firth sticks Remo heads

[@kevineatondrumchannel]

Dream companies: -Ludwig Drums -Paiste Cymbals -Vic Firth Sticks -Remo Drum Heads

[@Drums1696]

That would be: Meinl DW or SONOR Evans Promark What brand is your drumkit, mate?

[@Rylan_McD]

Tama (drums and hardware), Instanbul, Promark, Evans

[@davidsuprenant893]

I guess the thing that puzzles me the most is I've played drums since 1964.In my life span of playing every time I thought this was the drums,cymbals,hardware,sticks and heads that I would stick with,something always grabbed a hold of me . Started out with ludwig,slingerland,pearl,and then to my surprise a company popped up in California called DW ( owned 9 of there kits) and then pearl brought out the reference kit,Tama made some great drums,johnny craviotto zildjian, paiste the same thing.played promark for 20 years,switched to Vic firth same with drum heads.I think you know where this is going!!!!! I've owned over 42 drum kits and I can't tell you how many snare or cymbals I owned over the years. I currently own gretsch USA and pearl reference and now BRITISH DRUM CO. Comes along and slaps me in the mouth. I could never endorse just one company and play just there product. There's to much good stuff out there guys. TRUST ONE THING I SAY and I'll shut up. NO BODY GETS ANYTHING IN THIS LIFE FOR FREE.!!!

[@frankspikes4867]

Thanks for your insight Dave. I started playing in 1987. I have owned a pdp set. I currently play a refurbished tama set. Me and a friend are working on refinishing a lower end gretsch set that plan on adding to my collection. Too much good stuff on the market these fays!!

[@MusicxFreakCoB]

Since you asked: Drumkit: Pearl Cymbals: Meinl or zildjian as I am more a guitar player: PRS!!! 😍 (still love my Ibanez tho and have huge respect for other companies such as Schecter guitars) I probably wouldn't get an endorsement, since I really like lots of different stuff. (the main reason might be that I'm nowhere near good enough to get endorsed... 😅)

[@WaitingInExile]

My dream companies would be Dream cymbals, Vic Firth sticks, Remo heads, DW for hardware, and either SJC or Gretsch... haven't made up my mind on that one yet

[@camrocks9764]

Pearl drums Zildjian Vic Firth

[@cmswrD]

Awesome video, man! Entertaining and informative as always! As for my dream endorsements: Evans Vic Firth Paiste Gibraltar