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Garden State Drums and Percussion
2520 US-22 Unit 2
Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076
Phone: 908-337-9399
Email: george@gardenstatedrums.com
Web: gardenstatedrums.com
Showroom: Public
Founded: 2025
Owners: George Rigney and Robert Siciliano

Garden State Drums and Percussion
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About Garden State Drums and Percussion

Garden State Drums and Percussion is a drum shop located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Established in 2025, it's one of seven drum specialty stores in the New York City area and one of two in the state. They have an online store on Reverb. The store owners are George Rigney and Robert Siciliano.

Products and services

Bags and cases, cymbals, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, electronic drums, hardware, pre-owned gear, discounted pricing, gift cards, lessons, online shopping, repairs, and restorations

Brands sold

British Drum Company, Canopus, Craviotto, Drum Workshop, Gibraltar, Gretsch, Honest Abe, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Meinl, Noble & Cooley, PDP, Paiste, Pearl, Premier, Pro Mark, Sabian, Sonor, Tama, Toca, Vic Firth, Yamaha, and Zildjian

News

Rising from the Ashes: The Beat Makers
— Music Inc. Magazine, 2025-05-01

Demographics
City: Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Population: 25K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 10 *
Metro Stat. Area: New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA
Population: 19.5M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 6.4K **

* Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of Scotch Plains from any retailer
** Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the New York City area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
Garden State Drums and Percussion establishes a competitive position through its specialized product focus and localized physical presence in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. The shop poses a threat to rivals by serving a specific geographic market with dedicated inventory and in-person customer service.
Geographic Market Penetration: Physical Retail Location in Scotch Plains, New Jersey
The physical store in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, provides direct access to local customers, enabling immediate product availability and in-person service.
Product Category Focus: Exclusive Specialization in Drums and Percussion
The dedicated focus on drums and percussion allows for a concentrated inventory and expertise within this specific musical instrument segment.
Customer Service Model: Direct In-Store Customer Engagement
The retail environment facilitates direct customer interaction, offering personalized product demonstrations, advice, and immediate support.
Nearest drum shops:
  1. The Drum Den
    Hoboken, New Jersey (19 mi)
  2. Jon's Third Floor Bazaar
    Brooklyn, New York (20 mi)
  3. Keur Djembe African Drum Shop
    Brooklyn, New York (21 mi)
  4. Good Hands Drum Shop
    New York City, New York (21 mi)
  5. Long Island Drum Center
    Nyack, New York (38 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    Springfield, New Jersey (4 mi)
  2. Music & Arts
    Edison, New Jersey (10 mi)
  3. Music & Arts
    Livingston, New Jersey (10 mi)
  4. Guitar Center
    Raritan, New Jersey (14 mi)
  5. Guitar Center
    East Brunswick, New Jersey (16 mi)
Sources
gardenstatedrums.com (17), 2025-09-07
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista