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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: 89 Top Ten Score
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 75
Founded: 2008
Owner: Sean Kennedy

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About Boston Drum Center

Boston Drum Center is a drum shop in Canton, Massachusetts. Established 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, Big Fat Snare Drum, Bosphorus, Canopus, Drum Workshop, Evans, Gibraltar, Gretsch, Istanbul Agop, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Mapex, Meinl, Noble & Cooley, PDP, Paiste, 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
The Boston Drum Center maintains a robust competitive standing, characterized by its extensive product inventory, diversified sales channels, and specialized service offerings. Its comprehensive selection of new, pre-owned, and vintage percussion equipment, coupled with a public retail presence and a strong e-commerce platform, enables broad market penetration. The provision of professional drum tuning services further solidifies its market position. This operational framework represents a major competitive strength within the regional drum retail sector.
Key Advantages
Comprehensive inventory spanning new, pre-owned, and vintage percussion equipment from a wide range of manufacturers.
The shop provides a deep selection of drum kits, cymbals, and accessories, including specialized and high-value vintage items, catering to diverse customer preferences and budgets.
Integration of a public showroom with a significant online retail presence.
The physical showroom in Canton, Massachusetts, facilitates direct customer engagement, while the established e-commerce channel on reverb.com extends the shop's reach to a national and international customer base.
Provision of professional drum tuning services.
Offering expert drum tuning enhances customer value by providing essential instrument maintenance and optimization, contributing to customer satisfaction and repeat engagement.
Over 15 years of continuous operation since its founding in 2008.
The shop's established history indicates a stable business model, developed supplier relationships, and accumulated market expertise, which builds customer confidence and brand recognition.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 32
Social Media & Video Footprint: 33
Core Landing Page Usability: 12
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), 2025-12-21
yelp.com/biz/boston-drum-center-acton
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3491), 2025-12-21
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3363), 2025-12-21