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Big Tez House Of Drums
10 Michael Dr
Greenville, South Carolina 29611
Phone: 864-314-2672
Email: contact@Bigtezhouseofdrums.com
Web: bigtezhouseofdrums.com
Web Presence Score: 75
Showroom: Open by appointment only
Capacity Score: 70
Owner: Markeya "Tez" Sherard

Big Tez House Of Drums
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About Big Tez House Of Drums

Big Tez House Of Drums is an appointment-only drum shop located in Greenville, South Carolina. It's the only drum specialty store in the Greenville area and one of three in South Carolina. Markeya "Tez" Sherard is the store owner.

Products and services

Apparel, bags and cases, bongos, cajons, congas, cymbals, djembes, drum kits, gongs, hand percussion, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, custom drums, discounted pricing, and drum tuning

Brands sold

Attack, Bosphorus, Craviotto, DDrum, Dream, Drum Workshop, Dunnett, Gretsch, Istanbul Agop, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Mapex, Meinl, PDP, Paiste, Pearl, Peavey, Pork Pie, Premier, Rogers, SKB, Sabian, Sakae, Slingerland, Sonor, Tama, Wuhan, Yamaha, and Zildjian

News

For Tez Sherard, keeping the beat is a family thing
— Greenville Journal, 2020-02-06

Demographics
City: Greenville, South Carolina
Population: 72.8K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 25 *
Metro Stat. Area: Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
Population: 975.5K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 330 **

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

Competitive Profile
Big Tez House Of Drums operates with a focused, personalized service model, leveraging an appointment-only showroom to manage operational costs while offering a comprehensive product selection and specialized services. This approach positions the shop as a targeted resource for drummers seeking specific gear and expert support, representing a major competitive strength in personalized customer engagement and niche market penetration.
Key Advantages
Appointment-Only Showroom Model
The appointment-only showroom minimizes overhead costs associated with a public retail space, allowing for a highly personalized and focused customer interaction without the distractions of general foot traffic. This model supports a dedicated service approach for each client.
Extensive Inventory Including Vintage and Custom Gear
The shop provides a broad selection of drum kits, percussion, and accessories, notably including pre-owned and vintage gear, alongside custom drum services. This caters to diverse customer needs from beginners to collectors and those seeking unique instruments.
Value-Added Drum Services
Offering custom drum building, professional drum tuning, and discounted pricing provides significant value beyond standard retail. These services attract customers seeking expert craftsmanship, maintenance, and cost-effective solutions, enhancing customer loyalty.
Comprehensive Brand Selection
The shop carries an extensive array of industry-leading and boutique drum brands, ensuring customers have access to a wide variety of high-quality instruments and accessories across different price points and styles.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 28
Social Media & Video Footprint: 20
Core Landing Page Usability: 14
Community & Service Integration: 13
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Skinny Beats Sound Shop
    Asheville, North Carolina (55 mi)
  2. Atlanta Drum Shop
    Atlanta, Georgia (131 mi)
  3. The Different Drum Shop
    Surfside Beach, South Carolina (214 mi)
  4. Star City Drum Shop
    Salem, Virginia (219 mi)
  5. The Don Hamrick Drum Center
    North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (225 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    Greenville, South Carolina (5 mi)
  2. Music & Arts
    Greenville, South Carolina (8 mi)
  3. Music & Arts
    Anderson, South Carolina (23 mi)
  4. Guitar Center
    Spartanburg, South Carolina (27 mi)
  5. Music & Arts
    Spartanburg, South Carolina (27 mi)
Sources
bigtezhouseofdrums.com (30), 2025-11-08
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (2469), 2025-11-11
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (2947), 2025-11-11