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Dynamic Percussion
6 Highland St
East Hartford, Connecticut 06108
Phone: 860-647-8887
Email: info@dynamicpercussion.com
Web: dynamicpercussion.com
Web Presence Score: 43
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 60
Founded: 2012
Owner: Richard "Gus" Guastamachio

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About Dynamic Percussion

Dynamic Percussion is a drum shop in East Hartford, Connecticut. Founded in 2012, it's the only drum specialty store in the Hartford area and one of two in Connecticut. Their showroom is open six days per week. Richard "Gus" Guastamachio is the store owner.

Products and services

Drum kits, mallets, marimbas, clinics, events, and lessons

Differentiators

Orchestral percussion and keyboard percussion
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— Dynamic Percussion

Demographics
City: East Hartford, Connecticut
Population: 50K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 20 *
Metro Stat. Area: Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
Population: 1.2M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 380 **

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

Competitive Profile
Dynamic Percussion establishes a strong competitive position through its deep integration into the local percussion community and its comprehensive educational offerings. This approach cultivates a loyal customer base and positions the shop as a regional authority for percussion sales and instruction.
Key Advantages
Comprehensive educational and engagement programs.
The provision of clinics, events, and lessons establishes the shop as a central hub for percussion education and community building, fostering customer loyalty and repeat business.
Established public retail showroom with a regional focus.
Operating since 2012 with a public showroom in East Hartford, serving surrounding areas like Manchester and Glastonbury, ensures direct customer access and a recognized local presence.
Diverse inventory across percussion categories.
The offering of drum kits, individual drums, mallets, and marimbas caters to a wide range of percussionists, from beginners to advanced players, expanding the potential customer base.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 15
Social Media & Video Footprint: 8
Core Landing Page Usability: 10
Community & Service Integration: 10
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Wood & Weather Drum Shop
    South Hadley, Massachusetts (30 mi)
  2. CK's Drum Shop
    Uncasville, Connecticut (36 mi)
  3. The Village Drum & Music
    North Scituate, Rhode Island (54 mi)
  4. Precision Drum Company
    Pleasant Valley, New York (59 mi)
  5. CHBO Drums
    New Paltz, New York (75 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Music & Arts
    East Hartford, Connecticut (3 mi)
  2. Guitar Center
    Manchester, Connecticut (6 mi)
  3. Music & Arts
    West Hartford, Connecticut (6 mi)
  4. Music & Arts
    Vernon, Connecticut (8 mi)
  5. Music & Arts
    Avon, Connecticut (12 mi)
Sources
dynamicpercussion.com (3), 2025-12-21
yelp.com/biz/dynamic-percussion-east-hartford
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (2314), 2025-12-21
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3836), 2025-12-21