1577 S Cora St
Des Plaines, Illinois 60018
Phone: 847-344-0520
Email: sales@drugansdrums.com
Web: drugansdrums.com ↗
Web Presence Score: 88 Top Ten Score
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 90 Top Ten Score
Owner: Johnny Drugan

Drugan's Drums is a drum shop located in Des Plaines, Illinois. It's one of five drum specialty stores in the Chicago area and in the state. They have online stores on Reverb and eBay. Drugan's Drums has a current Yelp rating of 5.0 with seven reviews. The store owner is Johnny Drugan.

Bags and cases, bongos, congas, cymbals, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, electronic drums, ethnic percussion, hardware, merch, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, custom drums, discounted pricing, drum tuning, lessons, online shopping, repairs, trades, and workshops

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Demographics
City: Des Plaines, Illinois Population: 58.4K Est. drum set purchases/yr: 20 *
Metro Stat. Area: Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL-IN-WI Population: 9.3M Est. drum set purchases/yr: 3.1K **

*	Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of Des Plaines from any retailer
**	Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the Chicago area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
Drugan's Drums establishes a strong competitive position through its extensive multi-instrument inventory, specialized vintage expertise, and integrated online and in-store service model. Its major competitive strength lies in its ability to serve a broad musician demographic with both standard retail offerings and highly specialized custom and vintage instrument services. Key Advantages Broad instrument and gear categories, including vintage and modern drums, guitars, basses, and amplifiers. The shop's inventory extends beyond drums to include guitars, basses, and amplifiers, catering to a wider musician base. Services like buying, selling, repairing, and appraising vintage and modern instruments provide multiple revenue streams and attract diverse customers. In-house custom drum building and specialized repair/appraisal services. The offering of custom drums provides a unique product not commonly found in retail stores. Expertise in vintage instrument appraisal and repair establishes the shop as a destination for specialized needs and high-value transactions. Integrated physical showroom with robust online sales channels and community-focused services. The public showroom provides direct customer interaction, complemented by active e-commerce presence on Reverb and eBay for national reach. Value-add services such as lessons, workshops, and drum tuning foster customer loyalty and repeat business. A wide selection of established and boutique drum brands. The shop carries a comprehensive range of brands, from mainstream manufacturers to specialized and vintage-oriented lines, appealing to a broad spectrum of drummers with varying preferences and budgets.
Web Presence Breakdown Transactional Presence & Quality: 30 Social Media & Video Footprint: 32 Core Landing Page Usability: 13 Community & Service Integration: 13
Nearest drum shops: Vic's Drum Shop Chicago, Illinois (6 mi) Mike's Drum Shop Villa Park, Illinois (10 mi) Steve Maxwell Drums Glendale Heights, Illinois (12 mi) UNdigital Drums Kenosha, Wisconsin (37 mi) Moon Dog Drum House Galesburg, Illinois (149 mi)
Nearest large competitors: Guitar Center Arlington Heights, Illinois (5 mi) Music & Arts Itasca, Illinois (8 mi) Music & Arts Schaumburg, Illinois (8 mi) Guitar Center Highland Park, Illinois (10 mi) Guitar Center Villa Park, Illinois (12 mi)