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Boston Drum Center
1020 Turnpike Street #2
Canton, Massachusetts 02021
Phone: 978-263-7618
Email: drumwarehouse@gmail.com
Web: bostondrum.com
Web Presence Score: 88 Top Ten Score
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 88 Top Ten Score
Founded: 2008
Owner: Sean Kennedy

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About Boston Drum Center

Boston Drum Center is a drum shop in Canton, Massachusetts. Founded in 2008, it's one of four drum specialty stores in the Boston area and one of five in the state. Their showroom is open six days per week, plus they have an online store on Reverb. The store owner is Sean Kennedy.

Products and services

Apparel, bags and cases, bongos, cymbals, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, gongs, hand percussion, hardware, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, drum tuning, and online shopping

Brands sold

A&F, Ahead, Aquarian, Attack, Bosphorus, Canopus, Drum Workshop, Evans, Gibraltar, Gretsch, Grover, Istanbul Agop, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Mapex, Meinl, Noble & Cooley, PDP, Paiste, Premier, Remo, Sabian, Sonor, Trick, Vater, Vic Firth, Wuhan, and Zildjian

Demographics
City: Canton, Massachusetts
Population: 24.3K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 10 *
Metro Stat. Area: Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH
Population: 4.9M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 1.6K **

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

Competitive Profile
Boston Drum Center maintains a robust competitive position through its extensive product offering, including niche vintage and pre-owned gear, supported by a multi-channel retail strategy that combines a public showroom with a strong online presence and specialized services. This operational model enables the shop to serve a wide customer demographic effectively and presents a significant market opportunity for sustained growth.
Key Advantages
Comprehensive product catalog and brand partnerships.
The shop offers a wide array of drum kits, cymbals, percussion, and accessories from numerous established and boutique brands, including specialized vintage and pre-owned gear, catering to diverse customer needs.
Multi-channel retail presence and specialized in-store services.
Operating a public showroom provides immediate access and impulse purchase opportunities, complemented by an active e-commerce channel and specialized drum tuning services, enhancing customer convenience and support.
Established operational history and regional brand recognition.
Founded in 2008, the business has cultivated a sustained presence in the Massachusetts market, contributing to established customer relationships and operational stability.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 30
Social Media & Video Footprint: 33
Core Landing Page Usability: 13
Community & Service Integration: 12
Nearest drum shops:
  1. The Cymbal Boutique
    Boston, Massachusetts (13 mi)
  2. 247Drums
    Winchester, Massachusetts (21 mi)
  3. The Village Drum & Music
    North Scituate, Rhode Island (33 mi)
  4. Jack's Drum Shop
    Hyannis, Massachusetts (54 mi)
  5. Drum Center of Portsmouth
    North Hampton, New Hampshire (60 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    Braintree, Massachusetts (7 mi)
  2. Guitar Center
    Boston, Massachusetts (13 mi)
  3. Music & Arts
    Newton Centre, Massachusetts (13 mi)
  4. Music Go Round
    Natick, Massachusetts (17 mi)
  5. Guitar Center
    Natick, Massachusetts (18 mi)
Sources
bostondrum.com (30), 2025-11-08
yelp.com/biz/boston-drum-center-acton
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (2708), 2025-11-11
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3847), 2025-11-11