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Fred Pierce Studio Drum Shop
9537 Midland Blvd
St. Louis, Missouri 63114
Phone: 314-423-7137
Email: fpstudiodrum@sbcglobal.net
Web: fpstudiodrum.com
Web Presence Score: 30
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 85 Top Ten Score
Founded: 1972
Owner: Fred Pierce

Fred Pierce Studio Drum Shop
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About Fred Pierce Studio Drum Shop

Fred Pierce Studio Drum Shop is a drum specialty store in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1972, it's the only drum shop in the state. Fred Pierce is the store owner.

Products and services

Cymbals, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, events, and lessons

Brands sold

Drum Workshop, Gretsch, Ludwig, Meinl, Paiste, Pearl, Sabian, Sonor, Stagg, Tama, Yamaha, and Zildjian

Demographics
City: St. Louis, Missouri
Population: 315.7K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 105 *
Metro Stat. Area: St. Louis, MO-IL
Population: 2.8M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 930 **

* Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of St. Louis from any retailer
** Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the St. Louis area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
Fred Pierce Studio Drum Shop maintains a strong competitive position through its extensive operational history since 1972, establishing deep market roots and brand recognition in St. Louis. The shop's public showroom, coupled with a comprehensive inventory of major drum brands and essential products, provides broad appeal and direct customer engagement. The integration of value-add services such as events and lessons further solidifies its role as a community hub, driving customer loyalty and repeat business. This combination of longevity, accessibility, and integrated services represents a major competitive strength in the regional market.
Key Advantages
Established presence since 1972.
The shop has operated for over five decades, establishing significant brand recognition and customer loyalty within the St. Louis market.
Comprehensive inventory of core drum products and a wide range of major brands.
The shop carries essential drum components and a diverse selection of industry-leading brands, catering to a broad customer base.
Provision of events and lessons.
Offering educational services and community events fosters customer loyalty, drives repeat business, and positions the shop as a central hub for the local drumming community.
Public showroom access.
The public showroom model facilitates impulse purchases and direct customer interaction, maximizing foot traffic and immediate sales opportunities.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 5
Social Media & Video Footprint: 10
Core Landing Page Usability: 8
Community & Service Integration: 7
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Moon Dog Drum House
    Galesburg, Illinois (155 mi)
  2. KC Drum Shop
    Overland Park, Kansas (233 mi)
  3. Memphis Drum Shop
    Memphis, Tennessee (249 mi)
  4. Steve Maxwell Drums
    Glendale Heights, Illinois (253 mi)
  5. Mike's Drum Shop
    Villa Park, Illinois (253 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    Bridgeton, Missouri (4 mi)
  2. Music & Arts
    Bridgeton, Missouri (5 mi)
  3. Guitar Center
    St. Louis, Missouri (10 mi)
  4. Music & Arts
    Saint Louis, Missouri (10 mi)
  5. Music & Arts
    Town And Country, Missouri (10 mi)
Sources
fpstudiodrum.com (3), 2025-11-08
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (2243), 2025-11-11
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3241), 2025-11-11