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The Don Hamrick Drum Center
503 A Main St
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29582
Phone: 843-273-0578
Email: dhdrumcenter@sc.twcbc.com
Web: donhamrick.com
Showroom: Public
Founded: 2013
Owner: Don Hamrick

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About The Don Hamrick Drum Center

The Don Hamrick Drum Center is a drum shop in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Founded in 2013, it's one of two drum specialty stores in the Myrtle Beach area and one of three in the state. Don Hamrick is the store owner.

Products and services

Apparel, cajons, cymbals, djembes, drum heads, drum kits, electronic drums, hardware, pre-owned gear, clinics, and lessons

Brands sold

Drum Workshop, Gibraltar, Gretsch, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, PDP, Pearl, Premier, Remo, Rogers, Sabian, and Zildjian

Demographics
City: North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Population: 17.3K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 10 *
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 North Myrtle Beach from any retailer
** Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the Myrtle Beach area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
The Don Hamrick Drum Center maintains a competitive position through its specialized focus on drums and percussion, its established physical presence in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and its brand identity. This structure enables the shop to serve a specific market segment with targeted inventory and expertise, representing a threat to competitors by addressing the distinct requirements of drummers and local musicians.
Product Focus: Dedicated inventory and services for drums and percussion.
The business name specifies a singular focus on drums, indicating a concentrated product range and specialized service offerings within this instrument category.
Local Market Access: Physical location in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
The shop provides direct, in-person access to products and services for customers within the North Myrtle Beach geographic region.
Brand Naming Convention: Incorporation of a personal name, "Don Hamrick," in the business title.
The naming convention suggests a brand identity potentially built around an individual's expertise or reputation within the drumming community.
Nearest drum shops:
  1. The Different Drum Shop
    Surfside Beach, South Carolina (23 mi)
  2. Otto's Drum Shop
    Wilmington, North Carolina (53 mi)
  3. 2112 Percussion
    Raleigh, North Carolina (137 mi)
  4. Big Tez House Of Drums
    Greenville, South Carolina (225 mi)
  5. Skinny Beats Sound Shop
    Asheville, North Carolina (252 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (1 mi)
  2. Music & Arts
    Wilmington, North Carolina (50 mi)
  3. Guitar Center
    Fayetteville, North Carolina (86 mi)
  4. Music & Arts
    Fayetteville, North Carolina (88 mi)
  5. Guitar Center
    North Charleston, South Carolina (100 mi)
Sources
donhamrick.com (14), 2025-09-07
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista