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: 91 Top Ten Score
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 85 Top Ten Score
Founded: 1981
Owner: Jim Rupp

Columbus Percussion is a drum shop 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, electronic drums, gongs, hand percussion, hardware, mallets, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, clinics, discounted pricing, drum tuning, events, lessons, online shopping, rentals, repairs, and workshops

Ahead, Aquarian, Attack, Black Swamp, Bosphorus, Canopus, Cymbal Craftsman, Danmar, Dixon, Doc Sweeney, Dream, Drum Workshop, Dunnett, Evans, Gibraltar, Gretsch, Grover, Humes & Berg, Istanbul Agop, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Malletech, Mapex, Meinl, Musser, Noble & Cooley, Paiste, Panyard, Pearl, Pro Mark, Protection Racket, Puresound, Remo, Rhythm Tech, Rogers, Roland, Sabian, Sakae, Sonor, Sound Off, Tama, Toca, TreeWorks, Trick, Tycoon, Vater, Vic Firth, Wuhan, Yamaha, and Zildjian

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 robust competitive position through its long-standing market presence, deep product expertise, and a comprehensive service and sales model. Its operational longevity since 1981, combined with an extensive inventory and a wide array of value-added services, represents a major competitive strength in the percussion retail sector. Key Advantages Established operational history and specialized staff knowledge. Founded in 1981, Columbus Percussion demonstrates sustained market presence and operational stability. The stated specialization in providing knowledgeable staff to assist with new or used instrument selection indicates a core competency in customer guidance and product expertise. Extensive inventory across new, used, and vintage percussion categories. The shop carries a broad range of key products including drum kits, cymbals, hand percussion, electronic drums, and specialized categories like pre-owned and vintage gear. This wide selection, supported by a substantial list of major and niche brands, addresses diverse customer needs and preferences. Diverse value-added services and multi-channel sales. Columbus Percussion offers a comprehensive suite of services such as lessons, repairs, rentals, clinics, and workshops, fostering community engagement and repeat business. The integration of online shopping via Reverb and eBay extends its market reach beyond the physical public showroom, providing multiple avenues for customer interaction and sales.
Web Presence Breakdown Transactional Presence & Quality: 32 Social Media & Video Footprint: 33 Core Landing Page Usability: 13 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)