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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: 77
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 82
Founded: 1986
Owner: Keith Larsen

Baltimore Drum Company
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About Baltimore Drum Company

Baltimore Drum Company is a drum shop 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. The store owner is Keith Larsen.

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
Baltimore Drum Company maintains a strong competitive position through its long-standing market presence, unique offering of its proprietary drum brand, and a comprehensive suite of repair and restoration services. This combination, alongside a diverse inventory including vintage and pre-owned gear, positions the shop to capture significant market share by catering to both new sales and the ongoing maintenance needs of drummers.
Key Advantages
Established presence since 1986.
The shop's operational history provides a foundation of experience and established customer relationships within the local market.
Carries its own proprietary "Baltimore Drum Company" brand and niche "British Drum Company" products.
Offering a proprietary brand provides unique product access and margin control, while carrying a specialized brand like British Drum Company attracts specific customer segments seeking premium or unique instruments.
Comprehensive repair and restoration services.
Providing repairs and restorations extends the value proposition beyond sales, fostering customer loyalty and addressing a critical need for musicians maintaining their instruments.
Extensive selection including pre-owned and vintage gear.
The inclusion of pre-owned and vintage gear expands the customer base by offering diverse price points and unique, hard-to-find items, catering to collectors and budget-conscious buyers.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 25
Social Media & Video Footprint: 28
Core Landing Page Usability: 12
Community & Service Integration: 12
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), 2025-12-21
yelp.com/biz/baltimore-drum-company-towson
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3306), 2025-12-21
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3876), 2025-12-21