5052 N High St
Columbus, Ohio 43214
Phone: 614-885-7372
Email: mail@columbuspercussion.com
Email: web@columbuspercussion.com
Web: columbuspercussion.com ↗
Showroom: Public
Founded: 1981
Owner: Jim Rupp

Columbus Percussion is a drum shop in Columbus, Ohio. Established in 1981, it's the only drum specialty store in the Columbus area and one of three in Ohio. Their showroom is open six days per week, plus they have online stores on Reverb and eBay. Columbus Percussion has a current Yelp rating of 4.6 with 14 reviews. Jim Rupp is the store owner.

Apparel, bags and cases, bongos, cajons, congas, cymbals, djembes, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, electronic drums, gongs, hand percussion, hardware, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, discounted pricing, drum tuning, events, lessons, online shopping, rentals, repairs, school programs, and workshops

Ahead, Aquarian, Black Swamp, Canopus, Cymbal Craftsman, Dixon, Doc Sweeney, Dream, Drum Workshop, Evans, Gibraltar, Gretsch, Humes & Berg, Istanbul Agop, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Mapex, Meinl, Noble & Cooley, Paiste, Panyard, Pearl, Pro Mark, Puresound, Remo, Rogers, Roland, Sabian, Sonor, Tama, Toca, TreeWorks, Trick, Tycoon, Vater, Vic Firth, Wuhan, Yamaha, and Zildjian

Demographics
City: Columbus, Ohio Population: 898.6K Est. drum set purchases/yr: 300 *
Metro Stat. Area: Columbus, OH Population: 2.2M Est. drum set purchases/yr: 720 **

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

Competitive Profile
Columbus Percussion holds a competitive position derived from its specialized product focus and established local market presence in Columbus, Ohio. The shop's ability to serve as a dedicated, accessible resource for percussionists poses a threat to rivals by capturing a significant share of the local market for instruments, accessories, and related services. Local Market Presence: Physical retail location in Columbus, Ohio. This location provides direct access to the local musician community. It facilitates in-person product demonstrations and immediate customer service. The physical presence establishes a dedicated hub for percussionists within the Columbus metropolitan area. Product Focus: Exclusive specialization in percussion instruments and related accessories. This specialization enables a comprehensive inventory depth within the percussion category. It positions the shop as a primary resource for drummers and percussionists seeking specific products and expertise, differentiating it from general music retailers. Brand Identity and Community Connection: Brand name "Columbus Percussion" directly links the business to its geographic market. The explicit geographic identifier in the brand name reinforces its local market commitment. This fosters a perception of local expertise and community integration, which can cultivate customer loyalty and repeat patronage within the Columbus music scene.
Nearest drum shops: Badges Drum Shop Mason, Ohio (84 mi) Cymbal House Covington, Kentucky (105 mi) Jungle Drums Huntington, West Virginia (118 mi) Stebal Drums Willowick, Ohio (136 mi) Hawthorne Drum Shop McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania (158 mi)
Nearest large competitors: Music & Arts Columbus, Ohio (0 mi) Guitar Center Columbus, Ohio (3 mi) Music Go Round Columbus, Ohio (4 mi) Music & Arts Westerville, Ohio (6 mi) Music & Arts Hilliard, Ohio (7 mi)