281 Norwich-New London Turnpike
Uncasville, Connecticut 06382
Phone: 860-848-3353
Email: ckent4drum@aol.com
Web: cksdrumshop.com ↗
Web Presence Score: 36
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 75 Top Ten Score
Founded: 2012
Owner: Chris Kent

CK's Drum Shop is a drum specialty store in Uncasville, Connecticut. Founded in 2012, it's the only drum shop in the Norwich area and one of two in Connecticut. Their showroom is open five days per week. CK's Drum Shop has a current Yelp rating of 5.0 with two reviews. The store owner is Chris Kent.

Djembes, drums, mallets, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, consignments, drum circles, lessons, rentals, repairs, and restorations

Demographics
City: Uncasville, Connecticut Population: 18.7K Est. drum set purchases/yr: 10 *
Metro Stat. Area: Norwich-New London, CT Population: 279.6K Est. drum set purchases/yr: 100 **

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

Competitive Profile
CK's Drum Shop operates as a well-established local hub, offering a diverse product range and a comprehensive suite of value-added services. Its public showroom and long operational history contribute to a strong local market presence. The shop's ability to provide specialized services like repairs and restorations, alongside community-focused activities such as drum circles and lessons, represents a major competitive strength, positioning it as a primary resource for drummers in its region. Key Advantages Extensive product catalog including niche and pre-owned items. The shop offers a broad selection of drums, mallets, parts, djembes, and both pre-owned and vintage gear, catering to a wide range of customer preferences and budgets. Full suite of services including repairs, restorations, and community engagement. The provision of consignments, drum circles, lessons, rentals, repairs, and restorations establishes the shop as a central resource for drummers, fostering customer loyalty and providing multiple revenue streams. Long-standing public showroom operation. Founded in 2012 with a public showroom, the shop maintains a direct physical presence, facilitating impulse sales and direct customer interaction within its local market.
Web Presence Breakdown Transactional Presence & Quality: 10 Social Media & Video Footprint: 10 Core Landing Page Usability: 8 Community & Service Integration: 8
Nearest drum shops: Dynamic Percussion East Hartford, Connecticut (36 mi) The Village Drum & Music North Scituate, Rhode Island (38 mi) Wood & Weather Drum Shop South Hadley, Massachusetts (59 mi) Boston Drum Center Canton, Massachusetts (72 mi) The Cymbal Boutique Boston, Massachusetts (82 mi)
Nearest large competitors: Guitar Center New London, Connecticut (4 mi) Music & Arts Waterford, Connecticut (4 mi) Music & Arts East Hartford, Connecticut (33 mi) Guitar Center Manchester, Connecticut (34 mi) Music & Arts Vernon, Connecticut (34 mi)