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Jeff Ryder's Drum Shop
9323 Perrin Beitel Rd #205
San Antonio, Texas 78217
Phone: 210-599-3143
Email: jeffryderdrums@gmail.com
Web: jeffryderdrumshop.com
Showroom: Public
Founded: 1977
Owner: Jeff L. Ryder

Jeff Ryder's Drum Shop
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About Jeff Ryder's Drum Shop

Jeff Ryder's Drum Shop is a drum specialty store located in San Antonio, Texas. Established in 1977, it's the only drum shop in the San Antonio area and one of seven in Texas. Their showroom is open seven days per week, plus they have an online store on Reverb. Jeff Ryder's Drum Shop has a current Yelp rating of 4.7 with 16 reviews. Jeff L. Ryder is the store owner.

Products and services

Bags and cases, bongos, cajons, congas, cymbals, djembes, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, electronic drums, hand percussion, hardware, mallets, merch, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, custom drums, discounted pricing, online shopping, and repairs

Brands sold

Aquarian, Attack, Canopus, Dixon, Drum Workshop, Evans, Gibraltar, Gretsch, Ludwig, Mapex, Meinl, Paiste, Pearl, Premier, Pro Mark, Remo, Roland, Sabian, Sonor, Stagg, Tama, Vater, Vic Firth, Yamaha, and Zildjian

Demographics
City: San Antonio, Texas
Population: 1.4M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 475 *
Metro Stat. Area: San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
Population: 2.7M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 900 **

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

Competitive Profile
Jeff Ryder's Drum Shop establishes a competitive position through its specialized market focus and direct engagement with the local drumming community in San Antonio, Texas. This poses a threat to rivals by capturing a dedicated segment of the market through focused inventory and localized service offerings.
Market Specialization: Exclusive focus on drums and percussion instruments.
The shop's dedicated specialization allows for a curated inventory and concentrated product knowledge, catering specifically to drummers and percussionists.
Local Market Access: Physical retail location in San Antonio, Texas.
The shop provides immediate product access, in-person consultation, and localized service options for customers within the San Antonio metropolitan area and surrounding regions.
Service Provision: Offering of specialized instrument services.
The availability of dedicated services for drumming equipment addresses specific customer needs beyond product sales, contributing to customer retention and loyalty within its niche.
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Tommy's Drum Shop
    Austin, Texas (64 mi)
  2. Cymbal Fusion
    Houston, Texas (172 mi)
  3. Fort Worth Drum Emporium
    North Richland Hills, Texas (239 mi)
  4. Dallas Percussion
    Dallas, Texas (253 mi)
  5. The (Ghost Note) Drum Shop
    Denton, Texas (266 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    San Antonio, Texas (5 mi)
  2. Music & Arts
    San Antonio, Texas (5 mi)
  3. Music & Arts
    Selma, Texas (6 mi)
  4. Music Go Round
    San Antonio, Texas (6 mi)
  5. Music & Arts
    San Antonio, Texas (8 mi)
Sources
jeffryderdrumshop.com (19), 2025-09-07
yelp.com/biz/jeff-ryders-drum-shop-san-antonio
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista