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Become A Better Musician – VintageLogos Hours, Covid 19

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It's Shawn & Jennifer the owners of VL. Now is the time to pickup your instrument and practice, write songs & prepare your music for future gigs. This will help you become a better musician.  We totally appreciate everyones support over the past 23 years and plan to remain open through this difficult time. Check out VintageLogos.com for FREE shipping on Custom Bass Drumheads and more. See … [Read more...] about Become A Better Musician – VintageLogos Hours, Covid 19

GIFTS for Drummers – Personalized Drumheads

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We have the coolest gifts for drummers. Build a personalized Shield Drumhead or Shield Logo Each crest has been designed and modeled after the great drummers of the 20th Century.   Shield Logos Logos are easy to apply, just like a sticker. Once adhered they appear to look painted on the drumhead. No backgrounds or clear materials are used. All logos come in 29" lengths to fit … [Read more...] about GIFTS for Drummers – Personalized Drumheads

Drum T-Shirt for FREE!

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Want a Drum T-Shirt for FREE? Go to Vintagelogos.com and build your own Custom Drumhead, Speaker Grille Cloth or Shield Drumhead on our DIY Drumhead Designer App. Once you complete your design, use one of the coupon codes below to receive a Free VL Drum T-Shirt. These custom shirts were made right here at Vintage Logos for all of our loyal customers. For the past 22 years, VL is proud to have … [Read more...] about Drum T-Shirt for FREE!

What happens after I place my Drum Head order?

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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 … [Read more...] about What happens after I place my Drum Head order?

Advertising Space on Stage with Speakers

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Promoting your band is crucial when your at gigs. The only way to get your name out- is to get your name literally out. Too often we see bands missing out on the advertising space that their equipment, like speakers, offers them. You know about our custom drumheads, but what you probably don’t know about is our speaker grill cloths. When you see a band on stage you can notice 2 things usually… … [Read more...] about Advertising Space on Stage with Speakers

March Along with a Marching Band

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  I don’t want to sit here and explain to you why your marching band would benefit from custom designed and produced drum heads- but rather how you could transform your image with them! Welcome back friends- today we're going to talk about MarchingHeads and how they will improve a band directors experience and drive teamwork! Professionalism Remember the days when you were a child and … [Read more...] about March Along with a Marching Band

We Answer YOUR Biggest Questions!

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Welcome back VintageLogoers; It’s Aaron here and today I am going to answer some tricky frequently asked questions (FAQ) for you! Don’t worry- every question is a good question. I’m new to the team which means I am always asking the same questions. So lets learn a little :) *If you’re looking for more in-depth questions check out our FAQ page here!* DrumHeads Drumheads come in all different … [Read more...] about We Answer YOUR Biggest Questions!

Meet the Vintage Logos Team!

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Shawn McNamara (CEO/Creative Director) When Shawn started Vintage Logos, over 20 years ago, it was a small one man operation that made custom drumheads for local bands.  Today, Vintage Logos has grown into a band branding experience, creating: drumheads, speaker grill cloths, banners and more for bands across the world. Vintage Logos is proud to have worked with, Universities, Military Bands, … [Read more...] about Meet the Vintage Logos Team!

Drummers, Artists, and More!

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Who are we? Vintage logos Inc. has been designing and producing custom drum heads since 1997. We provide trademark images for drummers, marching bands, and musical groups alike. We pride ourselves in excellent customer service, product knowledge, and top-notch quality products. For us this is not a job, but rather a passion. For years and years bands have struggled to set themselves apart from … [Read more...] about Drummers, Artists, and More!

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

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Vintage Logos the first years in business, drum show photos, catalogs and more! 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 … [Read more...] about Vintage Logos the first years; Drum show photos, catalogs and more

The Basics Of Keeping A DIY Music Budget

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Money is stressful. Actually, not having any is stressful. And when you’re on a DIY music budget, you may not have quite enough for that new Tesla. However, you can do just fine as an indie musician, you just have to know how to keep your finances in order. So here are the basics of keeping a budget as a musician. Be Thrifty The first thing to remember is to avoid spending money you don’t … [Read more...] about The Basics Of Keeping A DIY Music Budget

Easy Tips To Help Your Recording Session Go Smoothly

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Do you often get distracted during a recording session? Do you wonder why recording takes longer than you’d anticipated? Are you looking for ways to make the whole recording process smoother? If you answered yes to any of those questions, this post is for you. Practice Rehearsing the song you’re going to record -- whether you’re a solo artist or a rock band -- will make your recording … [Read more...] about Easy Tips To Help Your Recording Session Go Smoothly

How To Choose The Perfect Portable PA System

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Performing live is the oldest form of entertainment. It started with a king’s personal minstrel and has formed into something completely new yet completely the same. If you want to stand out and be prepared nowadays, you’ll probably need a portable PA system. The question is: how do you choose the best one for your situation? Frequency Of Shows First, you have to figure out if buying a PA … [Read more...] about How To Choose The Perfect Portable PA System

The Best Microphones For Recording Drums

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The microphone you use to record drums can make the difference between a garage-band sound and a professional sound. You probably know this. That’s why we’re going to talk about the best microphones for recording drums. (Side note: before recording, make sure you tune up your drum heads!) Overhead And Room Mics If you have just two channels to record drums, you’ll want to go with a pair of … [Read more...] about The Best Microphones For Recording Drums

How To Form A New Band

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Starting a band can be super tough, as you may know. And if you do it the wrong way, it can make things even more difficult. It’s crucial to know how to form a new band the right way. So here are the basic steps to starting a band. Know What Type Of Band You Want This is a super important first step. You have to know what kind of group you want to start. What’s the general genre you … [Read more...] about How To Form A New Band

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

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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 … [Read more...] about VintageLogos Has The Best Design Services Around — Here’s Why

Being A Drummer In 2019: New Year’s Resolutions That Offer Hope

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I’m not going to tell you what to do. Every musician should create their own goals and career trajectory, especially because being a drummer in 2019 can look very different depending on the person. But there are creative ways to go about reaching your goals. And if you’re looking for some New Year’s Resolutions ideas, this is the post for you. Here are four things you can do in 2019 to … [Read more...] about Being A Drummer In 2019: New Year’s Resolutions That Offer Hope

4 Ways To Get Your Music Heard By More People

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As a DIY musician in a music-drenched world, it can be hard to know how to get your music heard. We want to help out with that. So here's a list of four things you can do right now to increase your reach and make a bigger impact. Make Playlists Playlists are the new version of radio stations. People follow certain playlists because they typically share high-quality music from a specific … [Read more...] about 4 Ways To Get Your Music Heard By More People