4440 Fritchey St
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17109
Phone: 717-652-2466
Email: ddsweb@dalesdrumshop.com
Web: dalesdrumshop.com ↗
Web Presence Score: 66
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 90 Top Ten Score
Founded: 1982
Owners: Dale and Gale Wise

Dale's Drum Shop is a drum specialty store in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Established 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.

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

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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 strong competitive position through its extensive market tenure, comprehensive product and service offerings, and a customer-first business model. Its major competitive strength lies in its ability to serve a broad customer base both locally and nationally, supported by a well-established reputation and diverse revenue streams. Key Advantages Over 40 years of continuous operation in the drum retail sector. The shop's founding in 1982 establishes a deep market presence and a long-standing reputation within the drumming community, fostering trust and repeat business. Extensive inventory across all drum and percussion categories, including vintage and pre-owned gear, from a wide array of brands. The broad range of key products and brands carried ensures the shop meets diverse customer needs, from beginners to professional musicians, and caters to collectors, maximizing sales opportunities. Integration of a public showroom with robust e-commerce platforms and specialized in-house services. The public showroom facilitates local customer engagement and impulse purchases, while online channels (Reverb, eBay) extend market reach nationally and internationally. Value-add services like custom drums, tech support, and lessons create multiple revenue streams and foster customer loyalty. Stated commitment to customer relationships over immediate profit, emphasizing 'making friends' over 'making money'. This philosophy indicates a focus on building long-term customer loyalty and community engagement, which drives repeat business, positive word-of-mouth referrals, and a stable customer base.
Web Presence Breakdown Transactional Presence & Quality: 30 Social Media & Video Footprint: 10 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)