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Drum Outfitters
512 Seward St
Seward, Nebraska 68434
Phone: 402-641-3113
Email: phil@drumOutfitters.com
Web: drumoutfitters.com
Showroom: Public
Founded: 2023
Owner: Phil Hendrickson

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About Drum Outfitters

Drum Outfitters is a drum shop in Seward, Nebraska. Established in 2023, it's the only drum specialty store in the state. The store owner is Phil Hendrickson.

Products and services

Bags and cases, cajons, congas, cymbals, djembes, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, hand percussion, hardware, mallets, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, drum tech, drum tuning, events, lessons, repairs, and school programs

Brands sold

Ahead, Attack, Bosphorus, Canopus, Cymbal Craftsman, Dixon, Dream, Drum Workshop, Evans, Gibraltar, Gretsch, Latin Percussion, Mapex, Mike Mongiello, Pearl, Remo, Rogers, Sabian, Sonor, Timothy Roberts, Toca, Vater, Vic Firth, Wuhan, and Zildjian

Differentiators

Education, custom instruments, worship music, and location
"Boutique drum shop with drum sets, snare drums, cymbals and custom percussion instruments to inspire creative and musical drumming in jazz and all styles"
— Drum Outfitters

Demographics
City: Seward, Nebraska
Population: 7.2K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 5 *
Metro Stat. Area: Lincoln, NE
Population: 344.4K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 120 **

* Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of Seward from any retailer
** Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the Lincoln area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
Drum Outfitters establishes a competitive position through its specialized focus on drum-related products within the specific local market of Seward, Nebraska. This strategy allows it to capture local demand and operate as the primary or sole dedicated drum retailer in its immediate geographic area, posing a threat to rivals seeking broader regional market share by consolidating local customer access.
Geographic Market Focus: Exclusive local presence in Seward, Nebraska.
The shop operates within a defined local market, serving a customer base without direct local competition from other specialized drum retailers. This establishes localized market capture.
Product Specialization: Dedicated inventory and retail model for drum-related products.
The business name 'Drum Outfitters' indicates a specialized retail approach, concentrating resources on a specific product category. This results in a focused product range and expertise.
Inventory Breadth (Niche): Comprehensive offering of drum-related equipment and accessories.
The 'Outfitters' designation indicates a business model focused on providing a complete range of products necessary for drummers, encompassing instruments, accessories, and related services. This caters to diverse drummer needs within its specialty.
Nearest drum shops:
  1. KC Drum Shop
    Overland Park, Kansas (186 mi)
  2. Midwest Drum and Percussion
    Wichita, Kansas (223 mi)
  3. Drum World Tulsa
    Tulsa, Oklahoma (337 mi)
  4. Twin Cities Drum Collective
    Minneapolis, Minnesota (343 mi)
  5. Klash Drums
    Columbia Heights, Minnesota (346 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    Lincoln, Nebraska (25 mi)
  2. Music Go Round
    Lincoln, Nebraska (25 mi)
  3. Guitar Center
    Omaha, Nebraska (55 mi)
  4. Guitar Center
    Kansas City, Missouri (172 mi)
  5. Guitar Center
    West Des Moines, Iowa (180 mi)
Sources
drumoutfitters.com (15), 2025-09-07
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista