5052 N High St
Columbus, Ohio 43214
Phone: 614-885-7372
Email: mail@columbuspercussion.com
Email: web@columbuspercussion.com
Web: columbuspercussion.com ↗
Web Presence Score: 88 Top Ten Score
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 90 Top Ten Score
Founded: 1981
Owner: Jim Rupp

Columbus Percussion is a drum shop located in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1981, it's the only drum specialty store in the Columbus area and one of four in Ohio. Their showroom is open six days per week, plus they have online stores on Reverb and eBay. Columbus Percussion has a current Yelp rating of 4.7 with 15 reviews. The store owner is Jim Rupp.

Apparel, bags and cases, bongos, cajons, congas, cymbals, djembes, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, gongs, hand percussion, hardware, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, clinics, discounted pricing, drum tuning, events, lessons, online shopping, rentals, repairs, and workshops

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Demographics
City: Columbus, Ohio Population: 898.6K Est. drum set purchases/yr: 300 *
Metro Stat. Area: Columbus, OH Population: 2.2M Est. drum set purchases/yr: 720 **

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

Competitive Profile
Columbus Percussion maintains a dominant market position through its extensive operational history, comprehensive product and service offerings, and multi-channel sales strategy. The shop's integrated approach to retail, education, and service establishes a major competitive strength in the regional percussion market. Key Advantages Established Presence Since 1981 The shop's founding in 1981 demonstrates over four decades of continuous operation, establishing deep market roots and a proven business model within the percussion industry. Extensive Inventory Across Categories and Conditions Columbus Percussion offers a wide array of new, pre-owned, and vintage gear, encompassing a comprehensive range of drums, cymbals, and hand percussion from numerous major and niche brands. This broad selection caters to diverse customer needs and budgets. Comprehensive Value-Add Services The shop provides a full suite of services including lessons, rentals, repairs, drum tuning, clinics, events, and workshops. This integrated approach fosters customer loyalty and positions the shop as a central resource for percussionists. Public Showroom with Robust E-Commerce Presence Operating a public showroom allows for direct customer interaction and impulse sales, while simultaneous engagement on Reverb and eBay extends market reach beyond the local area, optimizing sales capacity and customer convenience. Knowledgeable Staff and Personalized Guidance The stated specialization emphasizes a knowledgeable staff dedicated to assisting customers in selecting the appropriate new or used instrument for their specific requirements, indicating a strong focus on customer satisfaction and tailored solutions.
Web Presence Breakdown Transactional Presence & Quality: 30 Social Media & Video Footprint: 33 Core Landing Page Usability: 12 Community & Service Integration: 13
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Nearest large competitors: Music & Arts Columbus, Ohio (0 mi) Guitar Center Columbus, Ohio (3 mi) Music Go Round Columbus, Ohio (4 mi) Music & Arts Westerville, Ohio (6 mi) Music & Arts Hilliard, Ohio (7 mi)