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Drum Flip
1031 S Santa Fe Ave
Vista, California 92083
Phone: 760-574-8963
Email: ed@drumflip.com
Web: drum-flip.myshopify.com
Web Presence Score: 93 Top Ten Score
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 88 Top Ten Score
Founded: 2010
Owner: Ed O'Connor

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About Drum Flip

Drum Flip is a drum shop in Vista, California. Established in 2010, it's the only drum specialty store in the San Diego area and one of seven in California. Their showroom is open five days per week, plus they have an online store on eBay. Drum Flip has a current Yelp rating of 4.7 with 31 reviews. The store owner is Ed O'Connor.

Products and services

Apparel, bags and cases, cajons, cymbals, drum heads, drum kits, hardware, merch, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, custom drums, drum tuning, lessons, online shopping, and trades

Brands sold

Alesis, Dream, Drum Workshop, Gretsch, Istanbul Mehmet, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Meinl, PDP, Paiste, Pearl, Pork Pie, Remo, Roland, SKB, Tama, Yamaha, and Zildjian
"Discover inspiring new and used drum gear. Drum Flip is a family- and veteran-owned shop offering expert service from a passionate two-person team. We carry all the big brands like DW, Tama, Yamaha, Zildjian, Meinl and some that may be new to you!"
— Drum Flip

Demographics
City: Vista, California
Population: 98.3K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 35 *
Metro Stat. Area: San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
Population: 3.3M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 1.1K **

* Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of Vista from any retailer
** Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the San Diego area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
Drum Flip establishes a strong market position through its comprehensive product offering and multi-channel sales strategy. Its major competitive strength lies in its ability to cater to a broad customer demographic with both new and pre-owned instruments, supported by expert personalized service and diverse value-add offerings.
Key Advantages
Extensive inventory of new, used, and vintage drum gear.
This approach addresses diverse customer needs and budgets, from entry-level purchases to collector-grade instruments, thereby expanding market reach.
Personalized expert service from a dedicated team, complemented by value-add services.
The provision of custom drums, tuning, lessons, and trade-in options cultivates customer loyalty and establishes multiple revenue streams beyond product sales.
Integration of a public showroom with a robust e-commerce channel.
This dual-channel strategy maximizes local foot traffic and impulse purchases while extending market reach nationally through online sales, optimizing customer convenience.
A family- and veteran-owned business carrying a comprehensive selection of major and unique brands.
This distinct identity fosters community connection and appeals to customers seeking specialized product offerings and a personalized retail experience.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 32
Social Media & Video Footprint: 34
Core Landing Page Usability: 14
Community & Service Integration: 13
Nearest drum shops:
  1. California Drums
    Monrovia, California (80 mi)
  2. Motherland Music
    Inglewood, California (84 mi)
  3. Professional Drum Shop
    Los Angeles, California (88 mi)
  4. Bentley's Drum Shop
    Fresno, California (288 mi)
  5. Arizona Drum Shop
    Scottsdale, Arizona (307 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    San Marcos, California (7 mi)
  2. Music & Arts
    Murrieta, California (25 mi)
  3. Guitar Center
    Murrieta, California (26 mi)
  4. Music & Arts
    Mission Viejo, California (39 mi)
  5. Guitar Center
    Lake Forest, California (40 mi)
Sources
drum-flip.myshopify.com (6), 2025-11-08
yelp.com/biz/drum-flip-vista
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3259), 2025-11-11
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3603), 2025-11-11