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CHBO Drums
1 South Oakwood Terrace
New Paltz, New York 12561
Phone: 917-217-3107
Email: chbodrums@gmail.com
Web: chbodrums.com
Web Presence Score: 60
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 58
Founded: 2013
Owner: Chris Bowman

CHBO Drums
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About CHBO Drums

CHBO Drums is a drum shop in New Paltz, New York. Established in 2013, it's the only drum specialty store in the Kingston area and one of nine in New York State. Their showroom is open four days per week. CHBO Drums has a current Yelp rating of 5.0 with one review. The store owner is Chris Bowman.

Products and services

Cajons, cymbals, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, gongs, hardware, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, and repairs

Brands sold

Ahead, Aquarian, Bosphorus, Craviotto, Dream, Evans, Gretsch, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Meinl, Paiste, Premier, Pro Mark, Remo, Rogers, Sabian, Slingerland, Sonor, Vic Firth, Yamaha, and Zildjian
"Professional Drums and Percussion. 90 miles N. of NYC, in New Paltz, NY. New and Vintage Drums, Cymbals, Gongs, etc. Vintage Gretsch Drums, Classic Kits, etc."
— CHBO Drums

News

CHBO Drum Store Gets a New Home in New Paltz
— The Oracle, 2023-02-23
New beat on Water Street
— hv1, 2016-08-02

Demographics
City: New Paltz, New York
Population: 13.7K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 5 *
Metro Stat. Area: Kingston, NY
Population: 182.3K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 60 **

* Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of New Paltz from any retailer
** Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the Kingston area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
CHBO Drums maintains a defined competitive position through its specialized inventory of professional and vintage drums and percussion. The shop's extensive product range and dedicated repair services establish it as a significant regional resource for musicians, representing a major competitive strength in its market segment.
Key Advantages
Exclusive focus on professional and vintage drums and percussion.
This targeted approach attracts a specific customer base seeking high-value, specialized, and collectible instruments, distinguishing the shop from general music retailers.
Extensive inventory including new and vintage drums, cymbals, gongs, and hardware from a wide selection of established brands.
The comprehensive product offering, featuring items such as Vintage Gretsch Drums and Classic Kits, provides customers with diverse choices and access to premium and unique gear.
Provision of professional repair services.
Offering repairs extends the customer relationship beyond sales, providing convenience and fostering repeat business through a complete service model.
Public showroom access in a regional hub.
The physical location in New Paltz, accessible to a broad regional customer base, facilitates direct engagement with specialized inventory.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 20
Social Media & Video Footprint: 18
Core Landing Page Usability: 12
Community & Service Integration: 10
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Precision Drum Company
    Pleasant Valley, New York (15 mi)
  2. Long Island Drum Center
    Nyack, New York (46 mi)
  3. Good Hands Drum Shop
    New York City, New York (69 mi)
  4. The Drum Den
    Hoboken, New Jersey (70 mi)
  5. Long Island Drum Center
    Hicksville, New York (74 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Music & Arts
    Monroe, New York (30 mi)
  2. Guitar Center
    Danbury, Connecticut (40 mi)
  3. Music & Arts
    Bedford Hills, New York (41 mi)
  4. Music & Arts
    Ramsey, New Jersey (47 mi)
  5. Music & Arts
    Ridgewood, New Jersey (53 mi)
Sources
chbodrums.com (11), 2025-12-21
yelp.com/biz/chbo-drums-new-paltz
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3141), 2025-12-21
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (4171), 2025-12-21