2520 US-22 Unit 2
Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076
Phone: 908-337-9399
Email: george@gardenstatedrums.com
Web: gardenstatedrums.com ↗
Web Presence Score: 69
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 80 Top Ten Score
Founded: 2025
Owners: George Rigney and Robert Siciliano

Garden State Drums and Percussion is a drum shop located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Founded in 2025, it's one of seven drum specialty stores in the New York City area and one of two in the state. They have an online store on Reverb. The store owners are George Rigney and Robert Siciliano.

Bags and cases, cymbals, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, electronic drums, hardware, pre-owned gear, discounted pricing, gift cards, lessons, online shopping, repairs, and restorations

British Drum Company, Canopus, Craviotto, Drum Workshop, Gibraltar, Gretsch, Honest Abe, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Meinl, Noble & Cooley, PDP, Paiste, Pearl, Premier, Pro Mark, Sabian, Sonor, Tama, Toca, Vic Firth, Yamaha, and Zildjian

Demographics
City: Scotch Plains, New Jersey Population: 25K Est. drum set purchases/yr: 10 *
Metro Stat. Area: New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA Population: 19.5M Est. drum set purchases/yr: 6.4K **

*	Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of Scotch Plains from any retailer
**	Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the New York City area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
Garden State Drums and Percussion enters the market with a robust operational foundation, primarily driven by the owner's extensive experience in musical instrument retail management. The shop's comprehensive product inventory, diverse brand portfolio, and integrated suite of value-added services establish a significant competitive strength, positioning it for rapid market penetration and sustained customer engagement. Key Advantages Extensive owner experience in musical instrument retail management. The owner's 30 years of experience, including 15 years as a store manager at a major retailer, provides a foundational understanding of retail operations, inventory management, customer service, and vendor relations. This experience mitigates common startup challenges and establishes a robust operational framework from inception. Comprehensive inventory across diverse product categories and a wide selection of established and boutique brands. The shop carries a full spectrum of drum and percussion products, from entry-level to high-end, including major industry brands and specialized boutique manufacturers. This broad selection caters to a diverse customer base, from beginners to professional musicians, and positions the shop as a primary destination for percussion needs. Integrated suite of value-added services and multi-channel sales presence. The provision of lessons, repairs, restorations, discounted pricing, and gift cards enhances customer loyalty and provides multiple revenue streams beyond product sales. The combination of a public showroom and an active Reverb.com store expands market reach and offers convenience for both local and online customers.
Web Presence Breakdown Transactional Presence & Quality: 30 Social Media & Video Footprint: 15 Core Landing Page Usability: 12 Community & Service Integration: 12
Nearest drum shops: The Drum Den Hoboken, New Jersey (19 mi) Jon's Third Floor Bazaar Brooklyn, New York (20 mi) Good Hands Drum Shop New York City, New York (21 mi) Keur Djembe African Drum Shop Brooklyn, New York (21 mi) Long Island Drum Center Nyack, New York (38 mi)
Nearest large competitors: Guitar Center Springfield, New Jersey (4 mi) Music & Arts Edison, New Jersey (10 mi) Music & Arts Livingston, New Jersey (10 mi) Guitar Center Raritan, New Jersey (14 mi) Guitar Center East Brunswick, New Jersey (16 mi)