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Drum Flip
1031 S Santa Fe Ave
Vista, California 92083
Phone: 760-574-8963
Email: ed@drumflip.com
Web: drumflip.com
Web Presence Score: 93 Top Ten Score
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 92 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. Ed O'Connor is the store owner.

Products and services

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

Brands sold

Dream, Drum Workshop, Gretsch, Ludwig, Mapex, Meinl, PDP, Paiste, Pearl, Pork Pie, Remo, Rogers, 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, expert personalized service, and integrated value-added services. Its multi-channel sales approach, combining a public showroom with an active e-commerce presence, provides a significant competitive strength by maximizing market reach and customer convenience.
Key Advantages
Comprehensive new, used, and vintage drum gear inventory.
The shop provides a wide selection of new, pre-owned, and vintage drums and accessories, catering to a broad customer base seeking various price points and unique items. This includes major brands and emerging options.
Expert service from a passionate, dedicated team.
A two-person team with deep product knowledge and passion delivers personalized service, fostering customer loyalty and trust. The family- and veteran-owned status reinforces a community-oriented approach.
Integrated services including drum tuning, lessons, and trade-ins.
Offering essential services like drum tuning, lessons, and trade options enhances customer convenience, supports skill development, and encourages repeat business, positioning the shop as a comprehensive resource for drummers.
Combination of a public showroom and an established e-commerce channel.
The shop leverages a physical public showroom for local engagement and impulse sales, complemented by an eBay store for broader market reach and online sales, optimizing accessibility for diverse customer segments.
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
drumflip.com (6), 2025-12-21
yelp.com/biz/drum-flip-vista
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3370), 2025-12-21
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3554), 2025-12-21