315 US-17 Bus
Surfside Beach, South Carolina 29575
Phone: 843-213-1049
Email: info@thedifferentdrumshop.com
Web: thedifferentdrumshop.com ↗
Showroom: Public
Founded: 1993
Owner: Steve Pruett

The Different Drum Shop is a drum specialty store located in Surfside Beach, South Carolina. Founded in 1993, it's one of two drum shops in the Myrtle Beach area and one of three in the state. Their showroom is open five days per week. The Different Drum Shop has a current Yelp rating of 5.0 with five reviews. The store owner is Steve Pruett.

Drums, parts, vintage gear, discounted pricing, events, and lessons

Inexpensive drums, free lessons, and casual atmosphere

Demographics
City: Surfside Beach, South Carolina Population: 3.9K Est. drum set purchases/yr: 5 *
Metro Stat. Area: Myrtle Beach-North Myrtle Beach-Conway, SC Population: 397.5K Est. drum set purchases/yr: 140 **

*	Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of Surfside Beach from any retailer
**	Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the Myrtle Beach area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
The Different Drum Shop's competitive position is defined by its specialized product offering and its established physical presence in Surfside Beach, South Carolina. This combination allows it to capture a specific segment of the drum market and serve local demand, posing a direct competitive challenge to general music stores and other drum retailers in the region. Product Strategy: Niche Specialization The shop's branding, 'The Different Drum Shop,' communicates a focus on offering a distinct or non-standard selection of drum-related products. This differentiates its inventory from general music retailers. Market Presence: Localized Retail Point Operating in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, establishes a dedicated physical retail location for drum equipment within that specific geographic market. This serves the local customer base directly.
Nearest drum shops: The Don Hamrick Drum Center North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (23 mi) Otto's Drum Shop Wilmington, North Carolina (75 mi) 2112 Percussion Raleigh, North Carolina (153 mi) Big Tez House Of Drums Greenville, South Carolina (214 mi) Skinny Beats Sound Shop Asheville, North Carolina (245 mi)
Nearest large competitors: Guitar Center North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (24 mi) Music & Arts Wilmington, North Carolina (73 mi) Guitar Center North Charleston, South Carolina (77 mi) Music & Arts Summerville, South Carolina (79 mi) Music & Arts Charleston, South Carolina (82 mi)