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Drum Factory Direct
304 Four Mile Run Rd
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15207
Phone: 412-435-3743
Email: support@drumfactorydirect.com
Web: drumfactorydirect.com
Web Presence Score: 85
Showroom: Online sales only
Capacity Score: 85 Top Ten Score
Local pickup available: Yes
Founded: 2007

Drum Factory Direct
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About Drum Factory Direct

Drum Factory Direct is an online-only drum shop located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2007, it's one of three drum specialty stores in the Pittsburgh area and one of nine in the state.

Products and services

Apparel, bags and cases, bongos, cajons, congas, cymbals, djembes, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, frame drums, gongs, hand percussion, hardware, mallets, marimbas, merch, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, clinics, discounted pricing, drum tuning, lessons, and online shopping

Brands sold

Ahead, Aquarian, Attack, Big Fat Snare Drum, Canopus, DDrum, Drum Factory Direct, Drum Workshop, Dunnett, Evans, Fat Cat, Gibraltar, Gretsch, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Mapex, PDP, Pearl, Pro Mark, Puresound, RCI, Real Feal, Remo, Rogers, SKB, Sabian, Slingerland, Sonor, Sound Off, Tama, Trick, Vater, Vic Firth, WorldMax, Wuhan, Yamaha, and Zildjian

Demographics
City: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Population: 307.7K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 105 *
Metro Stat. Area: Pittsburgh, PA
Population: 2.4M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 800 **

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

Competitive Profile
Drum Factory Direct operates as a highly specialized online retailer, leveraging an extensive product catalog and a focus on competitive pricing. Its online-only showroom model provides significant operational efficiency and broad market reach, establishing it as a major competitive strength in the e-commerce drum market.
Key Advantages
Comprehensive product offering across numerous drum-related categories and brands.
The shop provides an extensive selection of drum parts, kits, cymbals, percussion, and accessories from a wide array of established brands, effectively catering to diverse customer requirements and preferences.
Exclusive online showroom model.
Operating solely online minimizes overhead costs associated with a physical retail space, which enables competitive pricing strategies and provides access to a national and international customer base without geographical limitations.
Emphasis on discounted pricing.
The explicit offering of discounted pricing positions the shop as a cost-effective solution for customers, which drives sales volume through price competitiveness.
Provision of value-added services including drum tuning, lessons, and clinics.
These services enhance customer engagement, provide educational resources, and foster community loyalty, contributing to repeat business and a strong customer base.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 30
Social Media & Video Footprint: 30
Core Landing Page Usability: 13
Community & Service Integration: 12
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Hawthorne Drum Shop
    McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania (6 mi)
  2. Mark's Drum Shop
    Charleroi, Pennsylvania (20 mi)
  3. Stebal Drums
    Willowick, Ohio (115 mi)
  4. Columbus Percussion
    Columbus, Ohio (164 mi)
  5. Dale's Drum Shop
    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (165 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    Monroeville, Pennsylvania (9 mi)
  2. Music Go Round
    Monroeville, Pennsylvania (9 mi)
  3. Guitar Center
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (11 mi)
  4. Guitar Center
    Boardman, Ohio (56 mi)
  5. Music & Arts
    Canfield, Ohio (58 mi)
Sources
drumfactorydirect.com (30), 2025-12-22
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (2581), 2025-12-22
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3084), 2025-12-22