5688 N Northwest Hwy
Chicago, Illinois 60646
Phone: 312-770-1200
Email: john@vicsdrumshop.com
Web: vicsdrumshop.com ↗
Showroom: Online sales only
Local pickup available: Yes
Founded: 2011
Owner: Vic Salazar

Vic's Drum Shop is an online-only drum specialty store in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2011, it's one of four drum shops in the Chicago area and one of five in the state. Their showroom is available for in-person pick-up six days per week, plus they have an online store on Reverb. Vic's Drum Shop has a current Yelp rating of 5.0 with one review. The store owner is Vic Salazar.

Bongos, cajons, congas, cymbals, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, gongs, hand percussion, hardware, mallets, marimbas, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, discounted pricing, online shopping, repairs, restorations, and trades

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Demographics
City: Chicago, Illinois Population: 2.7M Est. drum set purchases/yr: 900 *
Metro Stat. Area: Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL-IN-WI Population: 9.3M Est. drum set purchases/yr: 3.1K **

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

Competitive Profile
Vic's Drum Shop maintains a competitive position through its specialized focus within a major urban market. It presents a threat to rivals by exclusively serving the drumming community in a high-density population center. Geographic Market Access: Operation within a major metropolitan area. Location in Chicago, Illinois, provides direct access to a large urban customer base and a concentrated music industry presence. Product Category Focus: Exclusive inventory and services for drums and percussion. Specialization enables the shop to offer a targeted selection of products and develop specific expertise, catering directly to percussionists. Customer Segment Targeting: Dedicated retail environment for drummers. The business model targets a specific segment of the music instrument market, providing a focused purchasing experience for percussion-focused clientele.
Nearest drum shops: Drugan's Drums Des Plaines, Illinois (6 mi) Mike's Drum Shop Villa Park, Illinois (12 mi) Steve Maxwell Drums Glendale Heights, Illinois (16 mi) Moon Dog Drum House Galesburg, Illinois (152 mi) Virtue Drums Jackson, Michigan (173 mi)
Nearest large competitors: Guitar Center Chicago, Illinois (8 mi) Guitar Center Arlington Heights, Illinois (11 mi) Guitar Center Highland Park, Illinois (12 mi) Music & Arts Itasca, Illinois (13 mi) Guitar Center Villa Park, Illinois (14 mi)