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Lodo Drum Guy
2955 Inca St
Denver, Colorado 80202
Phone: 323-702-1708
Email: pete@lododrumguy.com
Web: lododrumguy.com
Web Presence Score: 79
Showroom: Open by appointment only
Capacity Score: 75 Top Ten Score
Founded: 2010
Owner: Peter Isakovic

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About Lodo Drum Guy

Lodo Drum Guy is an appointment-only drum shop in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2010, it's one of three drum specialty stores in the Denver area and one of four in the state. They have an online store on eBay. The store owner is Peter Isakovic.

Products and services

Cymbals, drum kits, drumsticks, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, discounted pricing, events, online shopping, rentals, and trades

Brands sold

Bosphorus, DDrum, Dream, Gretsch, Istanbul Agop, Istanbul Mehmet, Ludwig, Mapex, Meinl, PDP, Paiste, Pearl, Peavey, Premier, Roland, Sabian, Sonor, Tama, Turkish, Yamaha, and Zildjian
"Lodo Drum Guy is Denver's best drum shop for used and vintage drum sets, cymbals, guitars, amps, basses and music gear! Awesome drums with all the music gear you need in one store!"
— Lodo Drum Guy

News

Becoming the Lodo Drum Guy
— Westword, 2015-01-15
Q&A – LoDo Drum Guy to Support 303 Music Fest This May
— 303 Magazine, 2018-03-09

Demographics
City: Denver, Colorado
Population: 727.2K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 240 *
Metro Stat. Area: Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, CO
Population: 3M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 1K **

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

Competitive Profile
Lodo Drum Guy establishes a strong competitive position through its specialized focus on used and vintage drum gear and a diversified inventory that includes other musical instruments. The appointment-only showroom model, combined with robust online sales and a suite of value-added services, creates an efficient, customer-centric operation. This strategic approach represents a major competitive strength in the Denver market for specialized music equipment.
Key Advantages
Specialization in Used and Vintage Gear
The shop provides a curated selection of pre-owned and vintage drum sets, cymbals, and related music gear, establishing a distinct market position for enthusiasts and collectors.
Diversified Music Gear Inventory
The inventory extends beyond drums to include guitars, amplifiers, and basses, attracting a wider customer base interested in various musical instruments and cross-selling opportunities.
Personalized Appointment-Based Sales and E-commerce Integration
The appointment-only showroom model facilitates highly personalized customer interactions and maintains low operational overhead. Integration with an established e-commerce channel expands market reach beyond the local area.
Comprehensive Customer Services and Flexible Purchasing Options
The provision of rentals, trade-in options, and discounted pricing enhances customer value. Community events foster engagement and build customer loyalty within the local music scene.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 30
Social Media & Video Footprint: 25
Core Landing Page Usability: 12
Community & Service Integration: 12
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Drum City Guitarland
    Wheat Ridge, Colorado (6 mi)
  2. Denver Percussion
    Centennial, Colorado (15 mi)
  3. The Boulder Drum Shop
    Boulder, Colorado (23 mi)
  4. Salt City Drums
    Salt Lake City, Utah (369 mi)
  5. Drum Outfitters
    Seward, Nebraska (423 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    Denver, Colorado (6 mi)
  2. Guitar Center
    Arvada, Colorado (7 mi)
  3. Music & Arts
    Westminster, Colorado (8 mi)
  4. Music & Arts
    Englewood, Colorado (9 mi)
  5. Music & Arts
    Littleton, Colorado (11 mi)
Sources
lododrumguy.com (13), 2025-11-08
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3352), 2025-11-11
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (4201), 2025-11-11