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Drum Center of Lexington
132 Southland Dr b-1
Lexington, Kentucky 40503
Phone: 859-276-1827
Email: drumcenterlex@twc.com
Web: drumcenteroflex.com
Web Presence Score: 63
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 85 Top Ten Score
Founded: 1993
Owners: Russ and Sandy Highland

Drum Center of Lexington
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About Drum Center of Lexington

Drum Center of Lexington is a drum shop in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1993, it's the only drum specialty store in the Lexington area and one of two in Kentucky. Their showroom is open six days per week, plus they have an online store on Reverb. Drum Center of Lexington has a current Yelp rating of 5.0 with seven reviews. Russ and Sandy Highland are the store owners.

Products and services

Cymbals, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, clinics, drum tuning, lessons, online shopping, and repairs
"Specializing in the lowest cost musical drum and percussion gear in Lexington, KY. Drums, Cymbals, Percussion, Accessories, Lessons & More!"
— Drum Center of Lexington

Demographics
City: Lexington, Kentucky
Population: 318.4K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 105 *
Metro Stat. Area: Lexington-Fayette, KY
Population: 520K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 180 **

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

Competitive Profile
Drum Center of Lexington maintains a robust competitive position through its long-standing market presence and strategic focus on affordability. Its public showroom and comprehensive service offerings establish a significant market opportunity for high-volume sales within the Lexington, KY region.
Key Advantages
Specialization in the lowest-cost drum and percussion gear.
This strategy directly addresses a significant segment of the market, driving sales volume through competitive pricing and accessibility.
Public showroom combined with extensive value-add services.
The public showroom maximizes local foot traffic and impulse purchases, while services like lessons, repairs, and clinics foster customer loyalty and repeat business.
Established operation since 1993.
Over three decades of continuous operation in Lexington demonstrates deep market penetration and a well-established customer base.
Integration of a physical retail presence with an active e-commerce channel on Reverb.
This omnichannel approach expands the customer reach beyond the local geographic area, capturing both in-person and online sales opportunities.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 28
Social Media & Video Footprint: 10
Core Landing Page Usability: 12
Community & Service Integration: 13
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Max Maxwell's Drum Shop
    Jeffersonville, Indiana (68 mi)
  2. Cymbal House
    Covington, Kentucky (74 mi)
  3. Badges Drum Shop
    Mason, Ohio (94 mi)
  4. Jungle Drums
    Huntington, West Virginia (118 mi)
  5. Heritage Drums
    Jackson, Ohio (124 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    Lexington, Kentucky (2 mi)
  2. Music Go Round
    Louiisville, Kentucky (60 mi)
  3. Music & Arts
    Louisville, Kentucky (62 mi)
  4. Guitar Center
    Louisville, Kentucky (63 mi)
  5. Guitar Center
    Florence, Kentucky (70 mi)
Sources
drumcenteroflex.com (3), 2025-11-08
yelp.com/biz/drum-center-of-lexington-lexington
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (2365), 2025-11-11
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3151), 2025-11-11