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: 75 Top Ten Score
Founded: 2012
Owner: Richard "Gus" Guastamachio

Dynamic Percussion is a drum shop in East Hartford, Connecticut. Established 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. The store owner is Richard "Gus" Guastamachio.

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

Orchestral percussion and keyboard 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 operates with a robust local market presence, leveraging a public showroom and a comprehensive suite of value-add services. Its established operational history since 2012, combined with a focused specialization in drums and percussion, positions it as a significant competitive strength in its regional market. The shop's integrated approach to sales, lessons, clinics, and events creates a strong community hub, fostering customer loyalty and repeat business. Key Advantages Public showroom with direct customer interaction and impulse sales potential. The public showroom model facilitates immediate customer engagement, supports impulse purchases, and provides a traditional retail experience, which is an operational advantage for local market penetration. Comprehensive value-add services including clinics, events, and music lessons. These integrated services extend beyond product sales, establishing the shop as a community resource for musicians, building customer loyalty, and creating diverse revenue streams. Dedicated focus on drums and percussion instruments. This specialization allows for deep inventory, expert staff knowledge, and a tailored offering that directly addresses the specific needs of percussionists, differentiating it from general music retailers. Established operation since 2012. Over a decade of continuous operation demonstrates market stability, established customer relationships, and a proven business model within the East Hartford region.
Web Presence Breakdown Transactional Presence & Quality: 18 Social Media & Video Footprint: 10 Core Landing Page Usability: 8 Community & Service Integration: 7
Nearest drum shops: Wood & Weather Drum Shop South Hadley, Massachusetts (30 mi) CK's Drum Shop Uncasville, Connecticut (36 mi) The Village Drum & Music North Scituate, Rhode Island (54 mi) Precision Drum Company Pleasant Valley, New York (59 mi) CHBO Drums New Paltz, New York (75 mi)
Nearest large competitors: Music & Arts East Hartford, Connecticut (3 mi) Guitar Center Manchester, Connecticut (6 mi) Music & Arts West Hartford, Connecticut (6 mi) Music & Arts Vernon, Connecticut (8 mi) Music & Arts Avon, Connecticut (12 mi)