270 Catherine St
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 5T3
Phone: 613-594-3786
Email: dave@davesdrumshop.com
Web: davesdrumshop.com ↗
Web Presence Score: 85 Top Ten Score
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 90 Top Ten Score
Founded: 2007
Owner: Dave Dudley

Dave's Drum Shop is a drum specialty store located in Ottawa, Ontario. Founded in 2007, it's the only drum shop in the Ottawa - Gatineau and one of eight in Ontario. Their showroom is open six days per week, plus they have an online store on Reverb. Dave's Drum Shop has a current Yelp rating of 5.0 with two reviews. The store owner is Dave Dudley.

Apparel, bags and cases, bongos, cajons, congas, cymbals, djembes, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, electronic drums, ethnic percussion, frame drums, gongs, hand percussion, hardware, mallets, parts, pre-owned gear, supplies, vintage gear, clinics, consignments, custom drums, discounted pricing, drum tuning, events, financing, gift cards, online shopping, trades, and workshops

A&F, Ahead, Anatolian, Ayotte, Bosphorus, British Drum Company, Canopus, Cymbal Craftsman, Cympad, Dixon, Dream, Drum Workshop, Evans, Funch, Gibraltar, Gretsch, Istanbul Agop, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Mapex, Meinl, PDP, Paiste, Pearl, Pro Mark, Protection Racket, Puresound, Remo, Rogers, Roland, Royal, Sabian, Sela, Slingerland, Sonor, Tama, Toca, TreeWorks, Trick, Vater, Vic Firth, Yamaha, and Zildjian

Demographics
City: Ottawa, Ontario Population: 1.4M Est. drum set purchases/yr: 475 *
Census Metro Area: Eastern Ontario Population: 1.4M Est. drum set purchases/yr: 480 **

*	Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of Ottawa from any retailer
**	Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the Ottawa - Gatineau from any retailer

Competitive Profile
Dave's Drum Shop establishes a significant competitive strength through its comprehensive inventory, extensive brand selection, and diverse service offerings. Its public showroom model combined with a robust online presence and specialized vintage drum market engagement positions it as a dominant force in the Ottawa region, capable of attracting a broad customer base and sustaining high sales volumes. Key Advantages Unrivaled product selection and brand variety. The shop maintains Ottawa's largest selection of drums and percussion, encompassing a full range of major brands and a specialized inventory of vintage drums from the 1900s through the 1980s. This breadth of offerings caters to a wide spectrum of drummers, from beginners to collectors. Comprehensive suite of services enhancing customer experience and loyalty. Dave's Drum Shop provides extensive value-add services including clinics, workshops, custom drums, drum tuning, financing, and trade-ins. These services foster community engagement, provide ongoing support, and offer flexible purchasing options, significantly increasing customer retention and satisfaction. Integrated physical and online retail presence with convenient access. Operating as a public showroom with posted business hours and offering free parking, the shop maximizes local foot traffic and impulse sales. Complementary online shopping via Reverb.com extends its market reach beyond the local area, providing a multi-channel approach to sales. Flexible business model incorporating buying, selling, and trading. The shop's ability to buy, sell, and trade new and pre-owned gear, including consignments, creates a dynamic inventory flow and appeals to customers seeking cost-effective options or looking to liquidate existing equipment. This model enhances inventory freshness and customer acquisition.
Web Presence Breakdown Transactional Presence & Quality: 30 Social Media & Video Footprint: 30 Core Landing Page Usability: 12 Community & Service Integration: 13
Nearest drum shops: Drum Bazar Montréal, Quebec (160 km) Timpano Percussion Montréal, Quebec (166 km) Rochester Drum Trade Rochester, New York (294 km) Cadence Drums Rochester, New York (298 km) Shaw Percussion Georgina, Ontario (315 km)
Nearest large competitors: Steve's Music Ottawa, Ontario (2 km) Long & McQuade Ottawa, Ontario (7 km) Long & McQuade Kanata, Ontario (18 km) Long & McQuade Orleans, Ontario (19 km) Long & McQuade Renfrew, Ontario (75 km)