Gear With Friends

The Concept

I've had this idea for a while: wouldn't it be fun to pass around some great sounding gear and make new friends in the process?  The internet certainly has made this big planet of ours a lot smaller in recent years and allowed people to connect in ways once unimaginable. Let's send a CHOP SHOP on tour around the country and let people make music with it...for free*.  If you like it and want to buy one, we'll give you a $20 discount you can use on your order.  Sound fun?  Then read on. 


How to Participate

  • You must be a member of one of the participating online communities/forums. Sign up and join the discussion at:
  • Sign up by filling out the form on this page, and agree to the terms below.
  • Once your forum user name is verified, we will add your user name to the informal sign up list on the forum or community.
  • Demo a Chop Shop for 2 weeks after the previous participant sends it to you.
  • Tell your friends about it by submitting a product review on the Chop Shop product page.
  • Share your impressions with the group back on the thread.  We encourage you to share pictures, sound clips, videos, and philosophical ramblings.
  • At the end of the demo period you mail the unit to the next person on the list.  We will send you the address if you need it, but encourage you to swap contact info and make friends.  Please email us the tracking number.


Terms and Conditions

By signing up for Gear With Friends you agree to the following terms and conditions:

  • You must live in the continental U.S. and use a physical mailing address.  No P.O. boxes are allowed.  In the future, we may open the program up to other parts of the world.
  • When you sign up your email will be added to our mailing list.  Don't worry.  We won't spam you because that's annoying.  However, you are free to unsubscribe at any time.
  • Take good care of the unit so it doesn't look trashed by the time the 30th person gets it.
  • You break it, you buy it.
  • Ship the unit in its original packaging with all the original contents:
    • White box
    • Two pieces 1/4" pink foam sheet
    • One piece die cut foam insert
    • One plastic product card
    • One thank you card
  • You cover the cost of shipping to the next participant.  Please ship with a tracking number.  We recommend using USPS Priority Mail using the following flat rate box, available at any post office (don't recycle the old flat rate box):
    • Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate Box - 2
    • Inside dimensions: 11-7/8" x 3-3/8" x 13-5/8"
    • Outside dimensions: 12" x 3-1/2" x 14"
    • Online postage cost: $11.30
    • Retail postage cost: $12.65
  • If the package never makes it to the next person you will be publicly shamed.
  • Be mindful of the two week time limit so that others can enjoy the unit, too.  Don't leave for vacation the day before the unit arrives.
  • Discount codes for purchase will be provided upon request after social media sharing is verified.
  • You won't hold Louder Than Liftoff LLC responsible for your studio catching fire, your lunchbox exploding, or your dog having a seizure due to the enjoyment of our gear.