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Cymbal House
524 Main St
Covington, Kentucky 41011
Phone: 859-866-9078
Email: cymbalhouse@gmail.com
Web: cymbalhouse.com
Web Presence Score: 82
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 85 Top Ten Score
Founded: 2006
Owner: Erce Gokhan

Cymbal House
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About Cymbal House

Cymbal House is a cymbal specialty store located in Covington, Kentucky. Founded in 2006, it's one of two percussion shops in the Cincinnati area and in the state. They have an online store on Reverb. Erce Gokhan is the store owner.

Products and services

Cymbals, vintage gear, discounted pricing, and online shopping

Brands sold

Bosphorus, Istanbul Agop, Paiste, Pearl, Sabian, and Xilco
"Cymbal House is the destination for great unique and custom handmade cymbals, the best prices, and fast delivery since 2006. We are passionate about what we sell, join to our satisfied customers."
— Cymbal House

Demographics
City: Covington, Kentucky
Population: 40.4K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 15 *
Metro Stat. Area: Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN
Population: 2.3M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 750 **

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

Competitive Profile
Cymbal House establishes a strong market position through its specialized inventory of unique and custom handmade cymbals, supported by competitive pricing and a robust online distribution network. This combination creates a significant market opportunity by serving both niche collectors and a broader customer base seeking value and specialized products. The public showroom further enhances customer engagement and impulse sales potential.
Key Advantages
Focus on unique and custom handmade cymbals.
This strategy targets a specific market segment seeking specialized, high-quality instruments, establishing a distinct market identity.
Competitive pricing and discounted offerings.
This approach attracts a broad customer base by providing value, enhancing market penetration.
Established online presence via Reverb.com and efficient delivery services.
This expands market reach significantly beyond the physical location, facilitating national and international sales and ensuring customer convenience.
Public showroom access.
This model supports direct customer interaction, enables impulse purchases, and provides an immersive in-person shopping experience, albeit with higher operating costs.
Comprehensive selection including boutique, handmade, mainstream cymbal brands, and vintage gear.
This caters to diverse customer preferences and budgets, from collectors to general players, maximizing sales opportunities within its product categories.
Operational since 2006.
This demonstrates significant market experience and a sustained commitment to the product category, building customer trust and brand recognition.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 30
Social Media & Video Footprint: 33
Core Landing Page Usability: 12
Community & Service Integration: 7
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Badges Drum Shop
    Mason, Ohio (22 mi)
  2. Drum Center of Lexington
    Lexington, Kentucky (74 mi)
  3. Max Maxwell's Drum Shop
    Jeffersonville, Indiana (85 mi)
  4. Heritage Drums
    Jackson, Ohio (101 mi)
  5. Columbus Percussion
    Columbus, Ohio (105 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    Florence, Kentucky (8 mi)
  2. Guitar Center
    Springdale, Ohio (15 mi)
  3. Guitar Center
    Dayton, Ohio (41 mi)
  4. Guitar Center
    Lexington, Kentucky (76 mi)
  5. Music & Arts
    Louisville, Kentucky (82 mi)
Sources
cymbalhouse.com (1), 2025-11-08
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3291), 2025-11-11
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (4418), 2025-11-11