4440 Fritchey St
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17109
Phone: 717-652-2466
Email: ddsweb@dalesdrumshop.com
Web: dalesdrumshop.com ↗
Web Presence Score: 81
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 90 Top Ten Score
Founded: 1982
Owners: Dale and Gale Wise

Dale's Drum Shop is a drum specialty store located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1982, it's the only drum shop in the Harrisburg area and one of nine in Pennsylvania. Their showroom is open six days per week, plus they have online stores on Reverb and eBay. Dale's Drum Shop has a current Yelp rating of 5.0 with 22 reviews. Dale and Gale Wise are the store owners.

Bags and cases, bongos, cajons, congas, cymbals, djembes, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, electronic drums, ethnic percussion, hand percussion, hardware, mallets, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, detailing, drum tech, drum tuning, events, lessons, online shopping, and workshops

Ahead, Ayotte, Big Fat Snare Drum, Dream, Drum Factory Direct, Drum Workshop, Dunnett, Evans, Fat Cat, Gibraltar, Gretsch, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Mapex, Meinl, PDP, Paiste, Pearl, Premier, Puresound, Remo, Rhythm Tech, Rogers, Roland, Sabian, Slingerland, Sonor, Stagg, Tama, Toca, UFIP, Vater, Vic Firth, Yamaha, and Zildjian

Demographics
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Population: 49.7K Est. drum set purchases/yr: 20 *
Metro Stat. Area: Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA Population: 606.1K Est. drum set purchases/yr: 200 **

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

Competitive Profile
Dale's Drum Shop maintains a robust competitive position through its long-standing market presence, extensive product offerings, and a deeply embedded customer-first operational philosophy. This combination establishes a major competitive strength in customer loyalty and market penetration within the drumming community. Key Advantages Established operational history and consistent ownership. Founded in 1982 and continuously operated by the original owners, Dale and Gale Wise, the shop demonstrates significant market tenure and stable management, fostering trust and brand recognition within the drumming community. Comprehensive inventory across diverse product categories and a wide array of major brands. The shop offers an extensive selection of drums, percussion, and accessories, including major brands like TAMA, DW, Yamaha, Gretsch, Roland, Zildjian, Sabian, Paiste, and Meinl, catering to a broad spectrum of customer needs and preferences. Prioritization of customer relationships over transactional profit. The stated mission, 'We'd Rather Make Friends Than $$,' indicates a business philosophy focused on building long-term customer loyalty and community engagement, which drives repeat business and positive word-of-mouth referrals. Provision of specialized support and educational offerings. The shop provides services such as detailing, drum tech support, tuning, lessons, and workshops, enhancing the customer experience beyond product sales and establishing the shop as a resource hub for drummers. Integration of physical retail with established e-commerce platforms. Operating a public showroom combined with active sales channels on Reverb.com and eBay.com extends the shop's market reach beyond its local Harrisburg presence, enabling access to a national and international customer base.
Web Presence Breakdown Transactional Presence & Quality: 30 Social Media & Video Footprint: 25 Core Landing Page Usability: 13 Community & Service Integration: 13
Nearest drum shops: Drums Etc. Lancaster, Pennsylvania (31 mi) Baltimore Drum Company Towson, Maryland (64 mi) Junk Rock Drums West Chester, Pennsylvania (68 mi) Steve Weiss Music Willow Grove, Pennsylvania (89 mi) Pocket Percussion Drum Shop Willow Grove, Pennsylvania (90 mi)
Nearest large competitors: Guitar Center Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (1 mi) Guitar Center Lancaster, Pennsylvania (32 mi) Music & Arts Westminster, Maryland (51 mi) Music Go Round Cockeysville, Maryland (58 mi) Music & Arts Bel Air, Maryland (61 mi)