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Cymbal Fusion
1403 Brittmoore Rd
Houston, Texas 77043
Phone: 713-466-1131
Email: info@cymbalfusion.com
Web: cymbalfusion.com
Web Presence Score: 86 Top Ten Score
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 90 Top Ten Score
Founded: 2005
Owner: Erik Paulson

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About Cymbal Fusion

Cymbal Fusion is a drum shop located in Houston, Texas. Founded in 2005, it's the only drum specialty store in the Houston area and one of seven in Texas. Their showroom is open five days per week, plus they have online stores on Reverb and Amazon. The store owner is Erik Paulson.

Products and services

Apparel, bags and cases, bongos, cajons, congas, cymbals, djembes, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, electronic drums, ethnic percussion, gongs, hand percussion, hardware, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, online shopping, sound healing, and trades

Brands sold

A&F, Ahead, Alesis, Aquarian, Attack, British Drum Company, Canopus, Danmar, Dixon, Dream, Drum Workshop, EFNOTE, Evans, Fat Cat, Gator, Gibraltar, Gon Bops, Gretsch, Istanbul Agop, Istanbul Mehmet, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Mapex, Meinl, PDP, Paiste, Pearl, Pro Mark, Remo, Roland, Royal, Sabian, Sonor, Tama, Toca, Vater, Vic Firth, Yamaha, and Zildjian
"Drum store carrying the top brands in drum sets, cymbals, snare drums and percussion. Buy online or in person. We ship nationwide and have showrooms in Houston and McAllen, Texas."
— Cymbal Fusion

Demographics
City: Houston, Texas
Population: 2.3M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 760 *
Metro Stat. Area: Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX
Population: 7.5M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 2.5K **

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

Competitive Profile
Cymbal Fusion establishes a robust competitive posture through its multi-channel retail strategy and extensive product catalog. Its established presence in key Texas markets, combined with a comprehensive online distribution network, positions it as a significant market participant. The shop's operational model, integrating public showrooms with diverse e-commerce platforms, creates a substantial market opportunity by catering to a wide spectrum of customer purchasing preferences and geographic locations.
Key Advantages
Multi-location physical presence and nationwide shipping capabilities.
The shop operates public showrooms in Houston and McAllen, Texas, combined with nationwide shipping, establishing a broad geographic customer base beyond a single local market.
Comprehensive inventory across diverse categories and brands.
The shop offers an extensive selection of drum sets, cymbals, snare drums, percussion, electronic drums, and accessories, including pre-owned and vintage gear, from a wide array of industry-leading and specialized brands.
Integrated online and in-person sales model.
Customers can purchase online via the shop's website, Reverb, and Amazon, or visit public showrooms, providing multiple convenient access points for diverse customer preferences.
Value-added services beyond product sales.
The inclusion of sound healing and trade-in options provides unique customer engagement opportunities and alternative purchasing pathways, enhancing customer loyalty and product acquisition.
Public showroom model in major metropolitan areas.
The public showroom type in Houston and McAllen, significant markets, facilitates impulse sales and direct customer interaction, contributing to higher potential foot traffic and immediate revenue generation.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 30
Social Media & Video Footprint: 32
Core Landing Page Usability: 12
Community & Service Integration: 12
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Tommy's Drum Shop
    Austin, Texas (135 mi)
  2. Jeff Ryder's Drum Shop
    San Antonio, Texas (172 mi)
  3. Dallas Percussion
    Dallas, Texas (223 mi)
  4. Fort Worth Drum Emporium
    North Richland Hills, Texas (232 mi)
  5. The (Ghost Note) Drum Shop
    Denton, Texas (253 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    Houston, Texas (5 mi)
  2. Music & Arts
    Houston, Texas (7 mi)
  3. Guitar Center
    Houston, Texas (10 mi)
  4. Guitar Center
    Stafford, Texas (11 mi)
  5. Guitar Center
    Katy, Texas (13 mi)
Sources
cymbalfusion.com (30), 2025-11-08
yelp.com/biz/cymbal-fusion-houston
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (2697), 2025-11-11
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3133), 2025-11-11