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Cedar Mountain Drums
2237 E Burnside St
Portland, Oregon 97214
Phone: 503-235-6345
Email: patrick@cedarmtndrums.com
Web: cedarmountaindrums.com
Web Presence Score: 34
Showroom: Open by appointment only
Capacity Score: 60
Founded: 1988
Owner: Patrick Pinson

Cedar Mountain Drums
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About Cedar Mountain Drums

Cedar Mountain Drums is an appointment-only drum shop in Portland, Oregon. Established in 1988, it's one of three drum specialty stores in the Portland area and one of six in the state. Their showroom is available for appointments four days per week. The store owner is Patrick Pinson.

Products and services

Bags and cases, djembes, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, frame drums, gongs, pre-owned gear, supplies, drum circles, repairs, school programs, and workshops

Brands sold

Dream, Remo, and Trick

Differentiators

Native american drums

Demographics
City: Portland, Oregon
Population: 654.7K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 220 *
Metro Stat. Area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
Population: 2.5M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 830 **

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

Competitive Profile
Cedar Mountain Drums operates with a distinct competitive posture, leveraging its appointment-only model to deliver a highly personalized customer experience. Its major competitive strength lies in its deep integration within the percussion community through specialized products and extensive educational programs, creating a loyal customer base that is challenging for general retailers to attract. The shop has a defined operational hurdle in its ability to handle high-volume local traffic due to its access model.
Key Advantages
Focused product selection and community programming.
The shop's emphasis on Djembes, Frame Drums, Gongs, and related services like Drum Circles and Workshops establishes a strong position within a specialized percussion segment.
Appointment-only showroom.
This model minimizes overhead costs associated with a public retail space, allowing for efficient resource allocation and a highly controlled customer interaction environment.
Comprehensive educational and community services.
The provision of Drum Circles, School Programs, and Workshops cultivates a loyal customer base and positions the shop as a central resource for percussion learning and participation.
Exclusive one-on-one customer interactions.
The appointment-based system ensures each customer receives dedicated attention and tailored product recommendations, enhancing the purchasing experience.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 5
Social Media & Video Footprint: 8
Core Landing Page Usability: 9
Community & Service Integration: 12
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Revival Drum Shop
    Portland, Oregon (1 mi)
  2. Anansi Beat
    Portland, Oregon (1 mi)
  3. Rhythm Traders
    Portland, Oregon (2 mi)
  4. Jeff's Drumsation
    Junction City, Oregon (94 mi)
  5. Sam Adato's Drum Shop
    Eugene, Oregon (105 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    Portland, Oregon (5 mi)
  2. Guitar Center
    Clackamas, Oregon (7 mi)
  3. Music & Arts
    Portland, Oregon (8 mi)
  4. Guitar Center
    Beaverton, Oregon (9 mi)
  5. Guitar Center
    Keizer, Oregon (39 mi)
Sources
cedarmountaindrums.com (13), 2025-11-08
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (2585), 2025-11-11
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (4611), 2025-11-11