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Drum City Guitarland
9225 W. 44th. Ave.
Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033
Phone: 303-424-9393
Web: drumcityguitarland.com
Web Presence Score: 74
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 88 Top Ten Score
Founded: 1965
Owners: Tim and Jason Kae

Drum City Guitarland
Image: 303 Magazine

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About Drum City Guitarland

Drum City Guitarland is a drum shop located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Founded in 1965, it's one of three drum specialty stores in the Denver area and one of four in the state. Their showroom is open five days per week, plus they have an online store on Reverb. Drum City Guitarland has a current Yelp rating of 4.9 with 39 reviews. Tim and Jason Kae are the store owners.

Products and services

Cajons, cymbals, drum heads, drum kits, electronic drums, hand percussion, hardware, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, drum tuning, and online shopping

Brands sold

Attack, DDrum, Drum Workshop, Gretsch, Grover, Istanbul Agop, Ludwig, Mapex, PDP, Paiste, Pearl, Peavey, Remo, Rogers, Roland, Sabian, Slingerland, Sonor, Tama, Toca, Yamaha, and Zildjian

News

Colorado brothers won't sell world's most expensive drum kit
— 9News, 2016-07-24
These Two Exotic Car-Loving Brothers Also Own The World's Most Expensive Drumset
— Forbes, 2016-09-30

Demographics
City: Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Population: 31.8K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 10 *
Metro Stat. Area: Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, CO
Population: 3M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 1K **

* Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of Wheat Ridge from any retailer
** Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the Denver area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
Drum City Guitarland maintains a robust competitive position through its extensive operational history, comprehensive product offerings including specialized vintage gear, and a strategic omnichannel sales approach. This combination establishes the shop as a significant market opportunity for customers seeking diverse inventory and specialized services.
Key Advantages
Over five decades of continuous operation.
The shop's establishment in 1965 demonstrates a sustained market presence, cultivating deep customer relationships and brand recognition across multiple generations of musicians.
Comprehensive inventory including new, pre-owned, and vintage percussion gear.
The extensive selection of diverse product categories, notably pre-owned and vintage instruments, caters to a broad customer base from entry-level to collectors, enhancing market appeal.
Extensive range of industry-leading and specialized brands.
Carrying a wide array of established and respected brands ensures product availability and choice for customers, solidifying the shop's position as a primary retail destination.
Provision of specialized in-house drum tuning services.
Offering professional drum tuning provides a practical, expert service that enhances customer loyalty and positions the shop as a comprehensive resource beyond product sales.
Integrated public showroom with a robust e-commerce presence on a specialized platform.
The combination of a physical public showroom for direct customer interaction and an active Reverb store expands market reach, accommodates diverse purchasing preferences, and leverages a platform known for musical instrument sales.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 32
Social Media & Video Footprint: 15
Core Landing Page Usability: 14
Community & Service Integration: 13
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Lodo Drum Guy
    Denver, Colorado (6 mi)
  2. The Boulder Drum Shop
    Boulder, Colorado (19 mi)
  3. Denver Percussion
    Centennial, Colorado (19 mi)
  4. Salt City Drums
    Salt Lake City, Utah (363 mi)
  5. Drum Outfitters
    Seward, Nebraska (428 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Music & Arts
    Westminster, Colorado (5 mi)
  2. Guitar Center
    Arvada, Colorado (6 mi)
  3. Guitar Center
    Denver, Colorado (11 mi)
  4. Music & Arts
    Englewood, Colorado (12 mi)
  5. Music & Arts
    Littleton, Colorado (12 mi)
Sources
drumcityguitarland.com (7), 2025-11-08
yelp.com/biz/drum-city-guitarland-wheat-ridge-2
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3171), 2025-11-11
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3351), 2025-11-11