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Dave's Drum Depot
1207 3rd St. S
La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601
Phone: 608-433-0666
Email: terry@davesguitar.com
Web: davesguitar.com/pages/daves-drum-depot-shop
Web Presence Score: 88 Top Ten Score
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 90 Top Ten Score
Founded: 2020
Owner: Dave Rogers

Dave's Drum Depot
Image: Dave's Drum Depot

Video: Mike Malone

About Dave's Drum Depot

Dave's Drum Depot is a drum shop located in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Established in 2020, it's the only drum specialty store in the La Crosse area and one of two in Wisconsin. They have an online store on Reverb. The store owner is Dave Rogers.

Products and services

Apparel, bags and cases, bongos, cajons, congas, cymbals, djembes, drum kits, electronic drums, hardware, parts, pre-owned gear, swag, vintage gear, discounted pricing, financing, repairs, restorations, and trades

Brands sold

EFNOTE, Gator, Gretsch, Meinl, PDP, Rogers, Sonor, Tama, and Zildjian
"Shop our selection of shell packs, snares, cymbals, drum hardware, percussion, accessories, and more."
— Dave's Drum Depot

Demographics
City: La Crosse, Wisconsin
Population: 52.3K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 20 *
Metro Stat. Area: La Crosse, WI-MN
Population: 170.2K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 60 **

* Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of La Crosse from any retailer
** Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the La Crosse area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
Dave's Drum Depot demonstrates a robust competitive posture through its comprehensive product offerings, integrated value-added services, and a strategic hybrid sales model. The shop's ability to cater to diverse customer needs, from entry-level to professional, combined with its online presence, positions it as a significant market participant. This operational structure represents a major competitive strength for rivals operating with more limited product lines or service capabilities.
Key Advantages
Comprehensive Inventory
The shop offers an extensive selection across various drum and percussion categories, including acoustic and electronic drums, world percussion, accessories, and vintage gear, catering to a broad customer base.
Integrated Customer Support
The provision of repairs, restorations, financing, discounted pricing, and trade-in options establishes a full-service model that supports customer needs throughout the product lifecycle and enhances purchasing accessibility.
Diverse Brand Representation
The shop carries a strategic mix of established industry leaders (Gretsch, Tama, Zildjian), specialized brands (EFNOTE, Rogers), and essential accessory providers (Gator, Meinl, PDP, Sonor), appealing to various player levels and preferences.
Hybrid Sales Model
Operating a public showroom combined with an active e-commerce presence on Reverb.com allows the shop to capture both local foot traffic and a wider national or international online customer base.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 30
Social Media & Video Footprint: 32
Core Landing Page Usability: 13
Community & Service Integration: 13
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Twin Cities Drum Collective
    Minneapolis, Minnesota (129 mi)
  2. Klash Drums
    Columbia Heights, Minnesota (130 mi)
  3. Rocco Z Music
    McHenry, Illinois (182 mi)
  4. UNdigital Drums
    Kenosha, Wisconsin (192 mi)
  5. Moon Dog Drum House
    Galesburg, Illinois (202 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    Middleton, Wisconsin (100 mi)
  2. West Music
    Cedar Falls, Iowa (107 mi)
  3. Guitar Center
    Oakdale, Minnesota (115 mi)
  4. Music Go Round
    Woodbury, Minnesota (115 mi)
  5. Music Go Round
    St. Paul, Minnesota (121 mi)
Sources
davesguitar.com/pages/daves-drum-depot-shop (18), 2025-12-22
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (2778), 2026-02-02
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3013), 2026-02-02