IN THIS ISSUE:
Top Traffic Source
Each quarter we will be giving away a care package to the Endorsee whose website gives us the most traffic. The contest will end the month before the quarterly newsletter comes out. This is based off of the amount of unique visitors from your site to ours. The care package will include:
-Guitar Polish
-A Guitar Strap
-Clayton T-Shirt
-5 dozen guitar picks of your choice
The winner will also be announced in our blog as well as the newsletter.
This quarter’s winner is John "JohnyP" Paolillo!
Thank you so much for all the traffic you have sent to our website this quarter!
HOW TO ORDER
If you need to place an order for custom picks email us for a promo code. If you need to order stock products please call in to place your order.
WHAT'S NEW?
CUSTOM DRUMSTICKS
We are now offering customized drumsticks starting at 5 pairs for only $44.00 for single color,
and $59 for full color! We can imprint either single color or full color designs. Our drumsticks are made of only the finest American hardwoods, are 16" in length, and come in size 2b.
NEW 2011 PRODUCTS!
We also have several new lines of picks including Duraplex, Exotic, Pocket Picks, Vixen, and Eyes Wide Open. You can check out all our new products at http://www.steveclayton.com
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT - BRANDEN STEINECKERT & BRIAN PATCHETT
Branden Steineckert and Brian Patchett formed their band Apocalypse Radio in 2000. They originally recorded their songs on an 8-Track digital recorder. Branden would play a drum track, then Brian would play the bass track, then Branden would play his guitar parts and a couple leads, Brian would record his guitar parts, solos and leads…topped off by both guys singing. They released their D.I.Y record in 2001 and played a handful of shows but things slowed down as Branden and Brian both had other projects going on. Branden’s other band The Used made their debut album and Brian later joined the band Broke, toured and made a record as well. Branden is now the full time drummer of Rancid. In 2010 the two came together again in their free time to write and record a brand new self titled Apocalypse Radio album all on their own again. But this time they didn’t record it on an 8 track. The album was recorded at Brandens studio in Orem, UT: Unknown Studios (where the latest Rancid record “Let The Dominoes Fall” was written and demos were recorded). No labels, no management, no budget, no rules, no expectations. Just 2 small town guys recording what ever they want because it felt good and was sincere. For more on Apocalypse Radio and to hear their music visit http://apocalypseradio.net
http://www.Facebook.com/ApocalypseRadio
What inspired you to start Steve Clayton Inc.?
I started out in the guitar slide business however when a competitor moved in on my slide business it pushed me to expand in the pick direction. I knew it had to be something that would be successful and would last long term. I decided to sit down and come up with a list of what would be necessary for this to be successful. My list was the following:
-It had to be non-perishable.
-Had to be small, because I did not have warehouse room at the time.
-Had to already have an in place structure for distribution.
-Had to be a consumable product meaning the same person would buy it more then once.
Who is the most famous person you’ve met?
I use to be a concert promoter so I met quite a few famous people. Some artists I’ve worked with are Tower of Power, Cheech and Chong, Steve Miller, The Lovin’ Spoonfuls, Kyle Gass, Kenny Loggins, Playmates of the Year, Gene Simmons. The most famous well-known man I’ve had the opportunity to meet was John Sebastian.
"I received the picks today. I was completely blown away! They are perfect! My cousin (he is a young, aspiring guitarist) will now have his own personalized picks :) Thanks again for everything." – Dimitris
Ever have a band practice and someone forgot their picks? Our garage band picks are perfect for any guitarist! Each box comes with 100 different picks in various shapes, gauges and materials of picks.
Here are some reviews on our Garage Band picks:
“If you keep losing picks and need more or just want to try different picks this is a great bargain. This is great you will be sure to find a multiples of picks so that once you find one you like and lose it you can just get another, and for the price what guitarist wouldn't like this deal.” – Steven Kenney
“This pack is really good if you play a wide range of music or you have friends that you play music with often and they never bring picks.” – Luke J.
"Hello! I wanted to inform you that I received my order yesterday, Thursday, December 2nd. I would like to thank you all again for your courteous and efficient response to my quick need for the order. I have yet to have business as this, so quick to respond and top notch as far as going to extreme lengths to make the customer happy. I will not hesitate to highly recommend Steve Clayton, and I will be sure to make more orders in the future. Thank you again, your timely responses and expediting act was and will always be so very highly appreciated." - Michelle
We had such a great time at NAMM this year! We had several artist signings including, Playmate Kassie Lyn, Twilight Saga Star Booboo Stewart and his siter Fivel, Kyle Gass and John Konesky of Tenacious D and Robert Kearns from Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Also, it was great to meet some of you at the show, thank you so much for stopping by our booth! We hope to see you next year!
