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Dave's Drum Depot
1207 3rd St. S
La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601
Phone: 608-433-0666
Email: terry@davesguitar.com
Web: davesguitar.com/pages/daves-drum-depot-shop
Web Presence Score: 58
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 80 Top Ten Score
Founded: 2020
Owner: Dave Rogers

Dave's Drum Depot
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About Dave's Drum Depot

Dave's Drum Depot is a drum shop located in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Established in 2020, it's the only drum specialty store in the state. The store owner is Dave Rogers.

Products and services

Apparel, bags and cases, bongos, cajons, congas, cymbals, djembes, drum kits, electronic drums, hardware, parts, pre-owned gear, swag, vintage gear, discounted pricing, financing, repairs, restorations, and trades

Brands sold

EFNOTE, Gator, Gretsch, Meinl, PDP, Rogers, Sonor, Tama, and Zildjian

Demographics
City: La Crosse, Wisconsin
Population: 52.3K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 20 *
Metro Stat. Area: La Crosse, WI-MN
Population: 170.2K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 60 **

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

Competitive Profile
Dave's Drum Depot establishes a strong competitive position through its comprehensive product offering, robust value-added services, and direct customer engagement via its public showroom. This integrated approach positions the shop as a significant market presence, capable of attracting and retaining a diverse customer base.
Key Advantages
Extensive inventory across multiple percussion categories and gear types.
The shop offers a wide selection including drum kits, electronic drums, cymbals, percussion, apparel, and vintage gear, catering to a broad customer base from beginners to professional musicians.
Comprehensive suite of value-added services.
Services such as repairs, restorations, financing, trades, and discounted pricing enhance customer loyalty and provide solutions beyond simple product sales, establishing the shop as a full-service destination.
Public showroom model in a defined geographic location.
Operating as a public showroom allows for direct customer interaction, immediate product demonstrations, and capitalizes on local foot traffic and impulse purchasing opportunities.
Curated selection of established and specialized drum brands.
The inclusion of brands like Gretsch, Tama, Zildjian alongside EFNOTE and Rogers provides customers with both industry-standard options and unique, high-quality alternatives.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 10
Social Media & Video Footprint: 30
Core Landing Page Usability: 10
Community & Service Integration: 8
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Twin Cities Drum Collective
    Minneapolis, Minnesota (129 mi)
  2. Klash Drums
    Columbia Heights, Minnesota (130 mi)
  3. Moon Dog Drum House
    Galesburg, Illinois (202 mi)
  4. Steve Maxwell Drums
    Glendale Heights, Illinois (206 mi)
  5. Drugan's Drums
    Des Plaines, Illinois (210 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    Middleton, Wisconsin (100 mi)
  2. West Music
    Cedar Falls, Iowa (107 mi)
  3. Guitar Center
    Oakdale, Minnesota (115 mi)
  4. Music Go Round
    Woodbury, Minnesota (115 mi)
  5. Music Go Round
    St. Paul, Minnesota (121 mi)
Sources
davesguitar.com/pages/daves-drum-depot-shop (18), 2025-11-08
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (2436), 2025-11-11
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (4789), 2025-11-11