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What happens after I place my Drum Head order?

What happens after I place my Drum Head order?

Custom Drum Heads - Bandit Band

Have you ever wondered how your drumheads are getting made so quickly? Customers are blown away how fast our turnaround is (3-5 business days) In fact, our turnaround is so quick because we use a rotating schedule, to ensure if your job comes in on Thursday it goes out Monday. If your order comes in on Tuesday, it goes out on Friday. This proven organizational method ensures you will get your drum head order in a timely manner.   Here is how our process works.

First, you get on our website VintageLogos.com, you choose your brand and size of the drumhead, you upload your artwork and then go on to place mic holes and drum company logos. After that, you go and checkout through our secure woo commerce site. Once your order is placed it comes to us, Jen prints out your order and then it goes into a colored folder, so we know what day we need to ship. It then goes to our Prepress department where they look for mistakes, for example, your file might not be ready to print because your file is too low resolution or you place a mic hole and it might cut off some of your text, etc. We want your drumhead to look great, so that is why we might go back to you and let you know if something does not look correct.

From our prepress dept, it goes to our print department where your drumhead is printed on our large format printer! It is cool to watch your vision come to life! After the drumhead is printed it goes to our production employee, James. He then proceeds to line things up and produces your drumhead (this process is top secret, that is why I left out some of the details lol. ) After your drumhead is made it goes to our cutting Dept, where they add mic holes, port rings, and Kickports. We have mastered cutting a round hole into your drumhead! Don’t try at home or at your own risk.

Your drumhead is now complete. It now gets handed off to our shipping department where Jen prints out the shipping labels using our shipping software. Once the label is printed it is ready to ship. We check over the order to ensure we have everything correct! Quality control is so important. We want to make sure if you ordered 2 drumheads,  you get 2 drumheads.  If you ordered a chrome port ring, we want to make sure you get a chrome port ring. We want you to get what you ordered.

 

Your drumhead is then cleaned off to ensure there are no fingerprints, we add our VintageLogos sticker to the top, we bag it in a clear plastic bag to protect it from getting scratched, and then carefully wrap it in brown craft paper and put it into the box with extra packing to ensure a safe journey to your house or business.  We add your shipping label and put it into the pile for UPS to pick up! Our UPS guy comes everyday M-F at 5:00 est. His name is Dave and he is a hard worker!  Your drumhead is on the way. Rock on and thanks again for your order!

We also offer many other custom products on our website. We produce Custom speaker grille cloths, Banners, Backdrops and more! Check us out if you want a high-quality product in no time.

Sincerely

Jen and Shawn

VintageLogos Inc.

Vintage Logos the first years; Drum show photos, catalogs and more

Vintage Logos the first years in business,
drum show photos, catalogs and more!

Vintage Drum Heads - VintageLogos

In 1997 I started Vintage Logos in my parents basement with $50 and an idea. At the time I was really into the music scene and had just bought a 1960s Rogers drum kit. It looked and sounded sweet but something was missing. I wanted the kit to have a vintage look, just like the drumheads used by Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa. So I made a custom Bass Drum Shield Logo for myself and a friend. His friend saw it on his drum kit and was like “How can I buy one?” I had found my product and it was cool!

Drum Show Photos - VintageLogos

The photos above are from vintage drum shows we attended. Vintage Logos criss crossed the country for a few years doing trade shows and selling to vintage drum collectors. We went to Los Angeles, Boston, Pennsylvania, Chicago, Nashville, Ohio and Kentucky. Some of these places 3 or 4 times. Vintage drums were big and we were the place to get bass drum logos.

Original photos used for the Application Instruction Sheet

Bass Drum Logo Application

Before the internet we did mail order.
This ad was placed in popular drum magazines

VintageLogos Vintage Drum Catalog

Our very first custom printed drum head & banner.
Circa 2000
Train drum head

In 2001 we were the first company to specialize in full color printed drumheads that you could actually order online. At that time we offered stock designs and allowed customers to send artwork for a total custom drumhead.

Over the years we have done work for Cheap Trick, Dead & Company, Tesla, Big & Rich, The Brian Setzer Orchestra and thousands of working drummers from all over the world. We have shipped to some obscure places too like Iceland, Tahiti and Kazakhstan. The internet has really made the world a smaller place but also allows all drummers and musicians to buy a quality American Made product.

Bass Drum Shield logos

VintageLogos Has The Best Design Services Around — Here’s Why

Every custom drum head we make is driven by people like you. We strive to help musicians and bands succeed, and we do that by improving their image with the best design services out there.

We seek to help you visually communicate your awesomeness to your audience.

But you probably have some questions, so let’s cover those now.

Why Should I Brand My Drum Head?

What is one thing that will make your band stand out from all the other bands? First, your music has to be heads above the rest (we already assume that’s the case).

But the next thing is to enhance your image — your brand. The best way to do that is to improve your stage presence by branding your drum heads and amp grill cloths.

When people look at you and your band on stage, whether you’re opening for an all-star group or playing at a Battle Of The Bands, they need to know your name. Custom drum heads do this for you.

Branding your band helps define your stage presence, sets you apart, and makes you look like the professional you are.

What Do Other People Think?

As we’ve seen from our previous clients, getting a custom design from us changes things for the better.

Here’s what our customers think about us:

“VintageLogos knocked it out of the park again! Best advertising out there! Super fast, and perfect every time!” – Tom

“This company is by far the BEST professional graphic company that I have EVER seen! They did a great job doing my bass drum heads, and people everywhere that I play just drool over my Custom bass drum heads! Way to go, Vintage Logos!” – Joey

“Great product looks awesome!!!  This is THE place to go for great graphics!!” – Jim

What Options Does VintageLogos Offer?

If you decide to work with us to help brand your band, we offer a ton of great services.

We can help you with designing your logo and even making custom hand-drawn illustrations for you. VintageLogos’ staff has talent, experience, and professionalism when it comes to logo design. You’re sure to end up with an image that fits your band perfectly.

On top of our custom design service, we can also clean up your existing design. Maybe you already have a logo that you love, but it just needs a little help. Or maybe you have a photo that needs some retouching or photoshopping. That’s no problem — we can smooth it out, make it snap, and generally just clean it up and make it look professional.

How Quickly Can I Get My Design?

Simply put, we work fast. Have a big show next month or even in a couple weeks? You can count on us.

Here’s the breakdown of our turnaround times:

  • Simple Production – 1 to 3 business days for the first set of proofs (M-F)
  • Advanced Design – 2 to 4 business days for the first set of proofs ( M-F)
  • Premium Design – 3 to 5 business days for the first set of proofs (M-F)

Like we said, we’re fast.

Sounds Great — How Do I Get Started?

We thought you’d never ask. To learn more, you can check out our Design Services page and hit the “Get Started” button. That’s where you can tell us exactly what you need — what design service(s) you need, what products you want, upload your image or logo, and when you need it.

Plus, we’re super nice and friendly.

How Much Will This Cost Me?

We know what it’s like being a DIY musician, so we purposefully made our prices reasonable and doable.

Here’s what you can expect to pay for our services:

  • Simple Production: $25 to $100
  • Advanced Design: $130 to $225
  • Premium Design: $325 and up

See what we mean by “doable”?

 

vintage logos design services

How To Give Back As A Musician This Christmas

How To Give Back As A Musician

The holiday season is all about giving back. A lot of musicians are so focused on how they can use this season to sell more merch or get more exposure. But giving with no strings attached is not only the right thing to do, but it can also engage your fans better. So here are some ideas on how to give back as a musician.

Matching Donation To A Charity

The most Christmas-y thing you can do is to donate money to a charity. While buying and receiving gifts is happening, it’s nice to remember those who don’t have that privilege. Helping people in need is a reminder that we’re all connected.

So you can find a charity that resonates with you and then announce to your fans that you’ll match their donations up to a certain amount. This is a generous thing to do (and it may also show your fans that you’re a good person and worth supporting in the future).

Give Away Your Merch

Usually, we give gifts to loved ones. But what about your fans? Do you love your fans?

Here’s an idea: give away a certain number of pieces of merch to your fans. You can tell people it’s a first-come first-get type of deal. No caveats, just a gift from you to your supporters. Maybe you could ask them to pay for shipping, depending on the item and how big it is. Or maybe you can afford to cover all expenses.

They’ll love it. Getting good gifts from someone somehow makes you like the gift-giver a little more. If that’s the case, your fans may want to stick with you for the long-run.

But that’s not the main reason you’d do this — it’s for that warm and fuzzy feeling of generosity.

Offer To Volunteer At A Hospital

Offering to volunteer your musical skills to play for people in the hospital can be rewarding, charitable, healing, and helpful. Young children and elderly folks, particularly, love being entertained for free. If you’re a well-known musician in your area, people may enjoy it even more.

You can either contact your local hospital and offer to do this, or you can team up with a company like Musicians On Call.

MOC “brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities.” They often work with famous musicians, but not exclusively — they work with a lot of musicians who love to volunteer in this way.

Offer A Free Lesson

If you’re a music instructor, giving away a free lesson can go a long way. You probably give new students one free lesson anyway, but try offering a lesson “on the house” for your current students.

Then just wish them a happy holiday or Merry Christmas and be on your way. No questions asked.

Again, not only is this a kind and festive thing to do, it may increase the chances of those students referring you to other people who want to learn your instrument.

Get A Gift For A Fellow Musician

Until January 2, 2019, VintageLogos is offering a 10% off coupon for all products. Just use the promo code XMAS2018. This is perfect if you’re looking to get something for your musician friend or family member.

If you’re not sure what product to get, you can pick up a gift card and let your musician buddy choose what they need or want.

Either way, you’ll be contributing to the career of your musical peer(s).

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Caleb J. Murphy is a songwriter and producer based in Austin, TX. He’s also the founder of Musician With A Day Job, a blog that helps part-time musicians succeed.

Get Your Musician The Perfect Gift – Custom Drumheads & More

Get Your Musician The Perfect Gift 

VintageLogos is offering a coupon this holiday season — for a limited time, save 10% on all of our products.

To save 10%, use the promo code XMAS2018 at checkout. This is good until March 15, 2019, so you may want to act fast. It’s the perfect personalized gift for yourself or the musician in your life!

Don’t know what to order? Give a gift card. Your musician can design their own Custom Bass Drum Head, Speaker Grill Cloth and Bass Drum Shield Logos. Check out all of our custom products and band merch @ VintageLogos.com

VintageLogos wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas & Happy Holiday

The New Vintage Logos Website is Live!

Vintage Logos New Website

Vintage Logos Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of our brand new website. After months of hard work and dedication, we are delighted to officially announce the launch on April 11, 2018.

Our goal with this new site is to provide our customers with a better user experience (mobile and desktop friendly!). The site has a fresh new look, checkout is more user-friendly and secure for ordering.

The New Features

You can now design products in real time so that you can see a proof before you order.

We have an entire Design Guide section to help you create and design your artwork. We have also added new products including Banners, Backdrops, Stickers and more. Vintage Logos is so excited to have moved into the 21st century!

The new site contains social media buttons for Facebook and Instagram. These are meant to foster improved communication with the customers — you! On this blog, we’ll be regularly updating our content with helpful info, articles, company announcements, and customer successes.

We hope you find our fresh new website easy to access with more information and we also wish to establish this website as a source of information for those who visit our site.

Thanks to our amazing staff at Focus 5 Design, Vintage Logos Inc, and Real-Time Designer who have provided their time and energy to make this site possible.

Thank You!

Vintage Logos Inc.