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Drum Outfitters
512 Seward St
Seward, Nebraska 68434
Phone: 402-641-3113
Email: phil@drumOutfitters.com
Web: drumoutfitters.com
Web Presence Score: 86 Top Ten Score
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 50
Founded: 2023
Owner: Phil Hendrickson

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About Drum Outfitters

Drum Outfitters is a drum shop in Seward, Nebraska. Established in 2023, it's the only drum specialty store in the state. The store owner is Phil Hendrickson.

Products and services

Bags and cases, cajons, congas, cymbals, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, hand percussion, hardware, mallets, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, drum tech, drum tuning, events, lessons, repairs, and school programs

Brands sold

Ahead, Aquarian, Attack, Canopus, Collingwood, Cymbal Craftsman, Danmar, Dixon, Domene, Dream, Drum Workshop, Evans, Fat Cat, Funch, Gibraltar, Gretsch, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Mapex, Mike Mongiello, Pearl, Remo, Rogers, Sabian, Sela, Slingerland, Sonor, Timothy Roberts, Toca, Vater, Vic Firth, Wuhan, and Zildjian

Differentiators

Education, custom instruments, worship music, and location
"Boutique drum shop with drum sets, snare drums, cymbals and custom percussion instruments to inspire creative and musical drumming in jazz and all styles"
— Drum Outfitters

Demographics
City: Seward, Nebraska
Population: 7.2K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 5 *
Metro Stat. Area: Lincoln, NE
Population: 344.4K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 120 **

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

Competitive Profile
Drum Outfitters establishes a distinct market presence through its specialization in boutique and custom percussion instruments, catering to diverse musical styles. Its comprehensive range of value-add services and unique product offerings position it as a key market opportunity for musicians seeking specialized gear and expert support. The shop's operational model, while offering personalized service, presents an area for development in consistent public accessibility.
Key Advantages
Focus on boutique, custom, and specialized percussion instruments.
The shop provides a curated selection of drum sets, snare drums, cymbals, and custom percussion instruments, including vintage and pre-owned gear, appealing to musicians across jazz and other styles.
Extensive in-house support and community engagement programs.
Services such as Drum Tech, Drum Tuning, Lessons, Repairs, and School Programs provide significant customer support and foster community integration, enhancing customer loyalty and product utility.
Direct involvement and active participation in the drumming community.
The owner's active role as a gigging drummer provides authentic industry insight and expertise, which informs product selection and service quality, offering a highly personalized experience.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 28
Social Media & Video Footprint: 32
Core Landing Page Usability: 13
Community & Service Integration: 13
Nearest drum shops:
  1. KC Drum Shop
    Overland Park, Kansas (186 mi)
  2. Midwest Drum and Percussion
    Wichita, Kansas (223 mi)
  3. Drum World Tulsa
    Tulsa, Oklahoma (337 mi)
  4. Twin Cities Drum Collective
    Minneapolis, Minnesota (343 mi)
  5. Klash Drums
    Columbia Heights, Minnesota (346 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    Lincoln, Nebraska (25 mi)
  2. Music Go Round
    Lincoln, Nebraska (25 mi)
  3. Guitar Center
    Omaha, Nebraska (55 mi)
  4. Guitar Center
    Kansas City, Missouri (172 mi)
  5. Guitar Center
    West Des Moines, Iowa (180 mi)
Sources
drumoutfitters.com (15), 2025-11-08
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3604), 2025-11-24
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3651), 2025-11-24