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Drugan's Drums
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
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About Drugan's Drums

Drugan's Drums is a drum shop located in Des Plaines, Illinois. It's one of four drum specialty stores in the Chicago area and one of five 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. Johnny Drugan is the store owner.

Products and services

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

Brands sold

Attack, Ayotte, C&C, Canopus, Doc Sweeney, Dream, Drum Workshop, Evans, Gibraltar, Gretsch, Istanbul Agop, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Meinl, Noble & Cooley, PDP, Paiste, Pearl, Premier, Pro Mark, Remo, Rogers, Roland, Royal, Sabian, Slingerland, Sonor, Tama, Timothy Roberts, Yamaha, and Zildjian
"A unique family run establishment tailored to meet the demands of musicians who seek the warmth and attention to detail. We buy, sell, repair, and appraise vintage and modern instruments, including snares, cymbals, drum sets, guitar, basses, and amplifiers."
— Drugan's Drums

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 multi-faceted business model. The combination of a public showroom, extensive online presence, and a broad specialization in both vintage and modern instruments across drums, guitars, basses, and amplifiers creates a significant market opportunity. Its comprehensive suite of value-added services further enhances customer engagement and retention. This integrated approach positions the shop to capture a wide segment of the musician market, presenting a major competitive strength in its ability to serve diverse customer needs and preferences.
Key Advantages
Multi-channel sales and service model.
The shop operates a public showroom, providing direct customer interaction and impulse purchase opportunities, complemented by robust online sales channels on Reverb and eBay, extending its market reach nationally and internationally.
Comprehensive inventory spanning vintage and modern instruments across multiple categories.
Drugan's Drums offers a wide array of drum-related products, including pre-owned and vintage gear, alongside guitars, basses, and amplifiers, catering to a diverse musician base seeking specialized and general instrument needs.
Extensive suite of value-added services.
The establishment provides services such as repairs, drum tuning, lessons, workshops, and instrument appraisals, fostering customer loyalty and providing multiple revenue streams beyond instrument sales.
Diverse selection of established and niche brands.
The shop carries a broad range of brands, from industry leaders like Zildjian and Ludwig to specialized manufacturers like C&C and Noble & Cooley, addressing varied customer preferences and budgets.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 30
Social Media & Video Footprint: 33
Core Landing Page Usability: 12
Community & Service Integration: 13
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Vic's Drum Shop
    Chicago, Illinois (6 mi)
  2. Mike's Drum Shop
    Villa Park, Illinois (10 mi)
  3. Steve Maxwell Drums
    Glendale Heights, Illinois (12 mi)
  4. Moon Dog Drum House
    Galesburg, Illinois (149 mi)
  5. Virtue Drums
    Jackson, Michigan (178 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    Arlington Heights, Illinois (5 mi)
  2. Music & Arts
    Itasca, Illinois (8 mi)
  3. Music & Arts
    Schaumburg, Illinois (8 mi)
  4. Guitar Center
    Highland Park, Illinois (10 mi)
  5. Guitar Center
    Villa Park, Illinois (12 mi)
Sources
drugansdrums.com (30), 2025-11-08
yelp.com/biz/drugans-drums-des-plaines
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (2999), 2025-11-11
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (4616), 2025-11-11