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Portland Percussion
168 Yarmouth Rd
Gray, Maine 04039
Phone: 207-775-2230
Email: portlandpercussion@portlandpercussion.com
Web: portlandpercussion.com
Showroom: Public
Founded: 1981
Owner: Mike Sangillo

Portland Percussion
Image: Michael Heat

About Portland Percussion

Portland Percussion is a drum shop located in Gray, Maine. Founded in 1981, it's one of three drum specialty stores in the Portland area and one of two in the state. Their showroom is open six days per week, plus they have an online store on Reverb. Mike Sangillo is the store owner.

Products and services

Drum kits, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, financing, online shopping, and workshops

Brands sold

DDrum, Drum Workshop, Gibraltar, Gretsch, Ludwig, Pearl, Premier, Sonor, Tama, and Yamaha

Demographics
City: Gray, Maine
Population: 786
Est. drum set purchases/yr: <1 *
Metro Stat. Area: Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, ME
Population: 566.3K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 190 **

* Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of Gray from any retailer
** Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the Portland area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
Portland Percussion maintains a competitive position through its specialized focus on percussion instruments and its established physical retail presence in Gray, Maine. The business name establishes an association with the broader Portland market. The primary threat to rivals is its dedicated market segment capture and established local retail footprint, securing a specific customer base for percussion-related products.
Geographic Market Presence: Physical retail location in Gray, Maine.
The shop operates a physical retail establishment in Gray, Maine, serving customers within its immediate vicinity and surrounding areas.
Product Specialization: Dedicated focus on percussion instruments.
The business name 'Portland Percussion' indicates a specialized inventory and expertise in percussion instruments, catering to a specific segment of the musical instrument market.
Brand Association: Naming convention linking to a larger metropolitan area.
The inclusion of 'Portland' in the business name establishes a brand association with the larger Portland metropolitan area, which extends its perceived market reach beyond its physical location in Gray.
Nearest drum shops:
  1. The Drum Shop
    Portland, Maine (14 mi)
  2. Drum Center of Portsmouth
    North Hampton, New Hampshire (67 mi)
  3. 247Drums
    Winchester, Massachusetts (107 mi)
  4. The Cymbal Boutique
    Boston, Massachusetts (113 mi)
  5. Boston Drum Center
    Canton, Massachusetts (126 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Music & Arts
    Falmouth, Maine (10 mi)
  2. Guitar Center
    Portland, Maine (17 mi)
  3. Guitar Center
    Portsmouth, New Hampshire (60 mi)
  4. Guitar Center
    Manchester, New Hampshire (86 mi)
  5. Music & Arts
    Manchester, New Hampshire (86 mi)
Sources
portlandpercussion.com (1), 2025-09-07
yelp.com/biz/portland-percussion-and-music-supply-gray-2
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista