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Timpano Percussion
2174 Mont-Royal Ave E
Montréal, Quebec H2H 1K3
Phone: 514-528-9535
Email: info@timpano-percussion.com
Web: timpano-percussion.com
Showroom: Public
Founded: 2010
Owner: Philip Hornsey

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About Timpano Percussion

Timpano Percussion is a drum shop located in Montréal, Quebec. Established in 2010, it's one of two drum specialty stores in the Metropolitan Montréal area and in the province. They have an online store on Reverb. Philip Hornsey is the store owner.

Products and services

Apparel, bags and cases, bongos, cajons, congas, cymbals, djembes, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, electronic drums, ethnic percussion, frame drums, gongs, hand percussion, hardware, mallets, marimbas, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, custom drums, discounted pricing, drum tuning, events, gift cards, online shopping, rehearsal space, school programs, and workshops

Brands sold

A&F, Ahead, Alesis, Aquarian, Attack, Black Swamp, British Drum Company, C&C, Canopus, Cymbal Craftsman, Dixon, Dream, Drum Workshop, Evans, Gibraltar, Gon Bops, Gretsch, INDe, Istanbul Agop, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Marimba One, Meinl, Musser, Noble & Cooley, PDP, Paiste, Pearl, Premier, Pro Mark, Puresound, Remo, Rogers, Roland, Royal, Sabian, Sela, Sonor, Tama, Toca, TreeWorks, Tycoon, Vater, Vic Firth, Wuhan, Yamaha, and Zildjian
"drums percussion cymbals handpans snares"
— Timpano Percussion

Demographics
City: Montréal, Quebec
Population: 1.8M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 590 *
Census Metro Area: Metropolitan Montréal
Population: 4.3M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 1.4K **

* Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of Montréal from any retailer
** Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the Metropolitan Montréal area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
Timpano Percussion's operation in Montréal, Quebec, combined with its specialized focus on percussion instruments, positions it as a significant competitor in the regional market. Its potential emphasis on orchestral percussion represents a distinct threat by targeting a specific segment of the percussion community.
Geographic Market Access: Urban location
Timpano Percussion operates in Montréal, Quebec, a major metropolitan area. This provides access to a large customer base.
Product Specialization: Dedicated focus on percussion instruments
The shop's name, 'Timpano Percussion,' indicates a dedicated focus on percussion instruments, allowing for concentrated inventory and expertise within this category.
Niche Market Positioning: Implied expertise in orchestral percussion
The term 'Timpano' in the shop's name suggests a potential emphasis on orchestral percussion, which differentiates its offering from general drum shops.
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Drum Bazar
    Montréal, Quebec (7 km)
  2. Dave's Drum Shop
    Ottawa, Ontario (166 km)
  3. Portland Percussion
    Gray, Maine (318 km)
  4. The Drum Shop
    Portland, Maine (332 km)
  5. Drum Center of Portsmouth
    North Hampton, New Hampshire (358 km)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Steve's Music
    Montréal, Quebec (3 km)
  2. Long & McQuade
    Longueuil, Québec (8 km)
  3. Long & McQuade
    Montréal, Québec (8 km)
  4. Steve's Music
    Greenfield Park, Quebec (10 km)
  5. Long & McQuade
    Laval, Québec (15 km)
Sources
timpano-percussion.com (30), 2025-09-07
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista