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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: 72
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 located 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. The store owners are Russ and Sandy Highland.

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 established market presence and strategic focus on value pricing. This approach, combined with a comprehensive service offering and omnichannel retail strategy, positions the shop as a significant competitive strength in the regional percussion market.
Key Advantages
Lowest cost provider
The shop's explicit specialization in offering the lowest cost musical drum and percussion gear establishes a clear market position focused on value, attracting price-sensitive customers and driving volume.
Established presence since 1993
Operating since 1993 demonstrates sustained market presence and fosters strong customer loyalty and brand recognition within the Lexington community.
Diverse value-added services
The provision of clinics, drum tuning, lessons, and repairs creates multiple revenue streams and enhances customer engagement and retention beyond product sales.
Integration of physical and online sales channels
A public showroom combined with an active Reverb.com store allows for both local foot traffic and expanded reach to a broader online customer base, optimizing sales opportunities.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 30
Social Media & Video Footprint: 18
Core Landing Page Usability: 12
Community & Service Integration: 12
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), 2025-12-21
yelp.com/biz/drum-center-of-lexington-lexington
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (2273), 2025-12-21
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3621), 2025-12-21