Elektron Musical Instruments

I think the underwear would more likely be briefs, based on the Elektron
design aesthetics.

/Scott

On 10/13/06, Jesse <jesse@...> wrote:
>
>   Can I get an elektron hat, some elektron shoes and socks and some
> elektron boxer shorts...
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: gavb77
> To: elektron-users@yahoogroups.com <elektron-users%40yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 9:09 AM
> Subject: [elektron] Re: Elektron Style! Model A
>
> speaking of accessories,
> any news on Elektron bags?
>
> cheers,
> gav
>
> --- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com <elektron-users%40yahoogroups.com>,
> "daniel_elektron" <daniel@...>
> wrote:
> >
> > --- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com <elektron-users%40yahoogroups.com>,
> Robert Krueger <rkr1@> wrote:
> >
> > > $49 for a friggin T-shirt??? I understand boutique instrument
> > premiums,
> > > but that's a bit much for printed logo t-shirt.
> >
> > We never force anyone to buy anything we do. We refuse however to do
> > quick cheap stuff and intend to do exclusive things, whatever it may be.
> >
> > Maybe I can comfort you with the knowledge of that we have never made
> > any money of any of the accessories (the bag, the stickers, posters
> > etc) in the end.
> >
> > USD 49 for a limited designer t-shirt - _including_ world shipping
> > would not get in my way to get it if I liked it. Appearently neither
> > other people. Also consider te dollars all time (or at least 10 years)
> > low to the European currencies.
> >
> > We love however to do unique stuff that makes a difference and put our
> > nose into different areas, as long as it's fun and creative. Lucky
> > enough we've received much praise as well for our non-standard
> > approach. :)
> >
> > ---
> >
> > The Good Night Story about the little Model A t-shirt follows here:
> >
> > The goal we had with Elektron Style Model A was to do a tee that
> > didn't smell "promotion", rather something you can wear with pride.
> > Still we wanted to go big with the Elektron logo.
> >
> > We did much investigation before going for this one. We really like
> > more open necks (not the oh so hated strangler-neck), and finally
> > found one that could fit into a low-number-print. We wanted discrete
> > colors with print, but real big ones. The Model A had to be the plain
> > Elektron-print. But the idea of putting the same logo on the same
> > positions for both back and front came from my all-time favourite
> > adidas t-shirt.
> >
> > The colors for the fabric were sampled from different of our favourite
> > clothing, then analysed at the coloring company.
> >
> > Also the printing were done on unbleached cotton, so we couldn't tell
> > exactly what the resulting color would be after the dying process
> > beforehand. The company we worked with though were very competent, and
> > we got the kind of not-so-easy-to-tell-colors that we wanted.
> >
> > The print was printed before the dying was performed, making the print
> > a part of the t-shirt - you can't really feel it by hand. This also
> > got the "worn" feeling of the print that we wanted, and provided a dye
> > that really do not come of. Wash together with other stuff, even the
> > first time.
> >
> > Also we chose to print in the neck rather than any more tag than the
> > one most necessary little one that is telling the size.
> >
> > You should never look the Elektron way if you want "value for money".
> > We're too small and we're not located neither produce the numbers to
> > be able to utilise the low "world economy" prices. We want hoevever do
> > something special with all we do, and put our soul into it. So far
> > we're still here!
> >
> > Another part on if our stuff being high priced or not... Always
> > remember that shipping is included in all our prices. The price you
> > see is exactly what you pay. Then we see to that you get it delivered
> > to your door. If we wanted we could print 39, then during the checkout
> > add 10 for shipping, but we've chosen the other way. WYSIWYG, old
> > Amiga term. :)
> >
> > Now go to the mall or where you prefer to buy clothes and see if you
> > can't find a tee that you like that cost more than the USD 49 we ask
> > for ours. Then consider if it is a unique low-volume tee, designed,
> > printed and dyed in a western country. Check it's origin. I can bet
> > there are around 10k of the same made in a third world country. That
> > is if you do not go really expensive.
> >
> > Don't really know why I'm defending our dear Model A here, but I guess
> > that constantly being meassured price-wise against companies using the
> > mass market and underpayed third-world employees tickle my defence
> > button, and sometimes I get the urge to tell the whole story from my
> > view. :)
> >
> > You can see the actual number of t-shirts we have left in stock. I
> > have no idea if there will be any reprint. As usual - If you want it,
> > get it while it's here. There are still all colors and all sizes left!
> >
> > Daniel
> >
> >
> > PS. If you want a standard Beefy Hanes (or similar) that screams
> > promotional, you could probably find a motive at elektron.se/press and
> > print it. You would violate our copyright but chances are good you
> > would get away with it.
> >
>
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-- 
Scott Kellogg


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