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Baltimore Drum Company
8634 Loch Raven Blvd
Towson, Maryland 21286
Phone: 410-870-2649
Email: baltimoredrum@gmail.com
Web: baltimoredrum.com
Web Presence Score: 25
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 80 Top Ten Score
Founded: 1986
Owner: Keith Larsen

Baltimore Drum Company
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About Baltimore Drum Company

Baltimore Drum Company is a drum shop located in Towson, Maryland. Established in 1986, it's the only drum specialty store in the Baltimore area and one of two in Maryland. Their showroom is open four days per week. Baltimore Drum Company has a current Yelp rating of 5.0 with seven reviews. Keith Larsen is the store owner.

Products and services

Cymbals, drums, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, discounted pricing, repairs, and restorations

Demographics
City: Towson, Maryland
Population: 57.5K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 20 *
Metro Stat. Area: Baltimore-Towson, MD
Population: 2.8M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 940 **

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

Competitive Profile
The Baltimore Drum Company maintains a strong competitive position through its long-standing market presence and specialized product and service offerings. Its major competitive strength is its capacity to cultivate deep customer loyalty and repeat business by serving a distinct niche with unique inventory and comprehensive support services.
Key Advantages
Over three decades of operation and a proprietary brand.
The shop's establishment in 1986 provides a foundation of market experience and customer trust, further solidified by its exclusive "Baltimore Drum Company" brand, which offers unique product lines.
Curated selection of vintage and pre-owned gear alongside specific brands.
The inventory strategy focuses on specialized items like vintage and pre-owned drums and cymbals, complemented by exclusive brands such as British Drum Company, attracting dedicated enthusiasts and collectors.
Integrated services including repairs, restorations, and discounted pricing.
The provision of expert repair and restoration services extends the lifespan of customer instruments, while discounted pricing offers a direct financial benefit, enhancing overall customer satisfaction and retention.
Public showroom model.
Operating as a public showroom facilitates direct customer interaction, allows for immediate product evaluation, and supports impulse purchases, contributing to a dynamic local retail presence.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 5
Social Media & Video Footprint: 7
Core Landing Page Usability: 7
Community & Service Integration: 6
Nearest drum shops:
  1. East Coast Drums
    Upper Marlboro, Maryland (42 mi)
  2. Drums Etc.
    Lancaster, Pennsylvania (50 mi)
  3. Junk Rock Drums
    West Chester, Pennsylvania (64 mi)
  4. Dale's Drum Shop
    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (64 mi)
  5. Philadelphia Drum and Percussion
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (86 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    Towson, Maryland (0 mi)
  2. Music & Arts
    Timonium, Maryland (4 mi)
  3. Music Go Round
    Cockeysville, Maryland (6 mi)
  4. Guitar Center
    Glen Burnie, Maryland (14 mi)
  5. Music & Arts
    Bel Air, Maryland (14 mi)
Sources
baltimoredrum.com (1), 2025-11-08
yelp.com/biz/baltimore-drum-company-towson
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (2652), 2025-11-11
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3429), 2025-11-11