I do also think Dean should be on the lookout for a business manager to replace you though. He made great drums before you got there. I think it’s a shame to think no one else will be able to steer the ship when you’ve gone. Especially if you can point them in the right direction before you’re done.
Thank you my inverted friend
There's a multitude of reasons why Dean won't be continuing, but I can't go into that here. Additionally, the Guru instruments of today are way different to Dean's originals (& much more challenging too) in almost every possible way. The only way Guru will continue is if someone else takes it over. Dean produces the raw shells - I do absolutely everything else, so it's way way more than just managing the commercial side of the business. If anyone does want to buy & run the business, we have a support / training / key equipment package to enable that to happen. If not, it will cease. It's not about the money - it's never been about the money. My payback is my pride in achieving something almost everyone in the business told me was not possible or viable.
Andy one of those shells has no rerings.Am I seeing that correctly? If so is that the only segmented drum you made with a straight shell? Are you at liberty to divulge?
I really can't believe it's probably over.
We've made straight shell segment before. Honestly, it's an end of batch shell that didn't work out correctly, so it's just with me to see if I can do something interesting with it - I likely will
I am faced with the twin challenges of trying to convince my wife to agree for us to buy one of the remaining Guru snares, and doing so before they're all spoken for.
I predict Guru will become a coveted mark for collectors in due course.
The stupid level of interest I've had in the last drums (built by Dean & myself) would certainly point to some seeing value somewhere, but I couldn't possibly predict how we'll be remembered / regarded in future years. Certainly, I'd caution anyone against buying one of our instruments based purely on perceived investment value. If someone likes what we do, & will enjoy it's unique characteristics, that's the only basis I'd advise basing any decision on.
Interestingly, I have emails from a number of very well known players wanting instruments. I didn't expect that.
I really dig your Fired Up videos, so keep them coming.
Trust me, you'll still be subjected to that trial
I completely understand why, but it's still sad. You were doing amazing things.
Thank you.
God those are gorgeous even in their raw state.
Aren't they just, but that natural vibrant orange of the raw shell is soon replaced by a deep red / burnt orange.