242 W 30th St
New York City, New York 10001
Phone: 212-730-8138
Web: goodhandsdrumshop.com ↗
Web Presence Score: 89 Top Ten Score
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 90 Top Ten Score
Founded: 2022
Owner: Jess Birch

Good Hands Drum Shop is a drum specialty store in New York City, New York. Established in 2022, it's one of seven drum shops in the New York City area and one of nine in the state. They have an online store on Reverb. Jess Birch is the store owner.

Bags and cases, bongos, cajons, cymbals, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, hand percussion, hardware, mallets, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, consignments, discounted pricing, drum tech, events, lessons, online shopping, rentals, repairs, and trades

Aquarian, Black Swamp, Borba, Bosphorus, Canopus, Craviotto, Doc Sweeney, Dragonfly Percussion, Dream, Drum Workshop, Dunnett, Evans, Funch, Gibraltar, Gretsch, Humes & Berg, Istanbul Agop, Istanbul Mehmet, Joyful Noise, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Meinl, Noble & Cooley, Paiste, Pearl, Premier, Pro Mark, Puresound, Remo, Rogers, Royal, SKB, Sabian, Sakae, Slingerland, Sonor, Stagg, Tama, Timothy Roberts, UFIP, Vater, Vic Firth, Yamaha, and Zildjian

Demographics
City: New York City, New York Population: 8.3M Est. drum set purchases/yr: 2.8K *
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 New York City from any retailer
**	Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the New York City area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
Good Hands Drum Shop establishes a significant market footprint through its comprehensive product offering, extensive brand portfolio, and diverse service model. Its strategic location in New York City, combined with a global e-commerce presence, represents a major competitive strength in the drum retail sector. Key Advantages Extensive inventory across new, used, and vintage gear, with a focus on snare drums, cymbals, and drum kits. The shop offers a broad selection catering to diverse customer preferences and budgets, including hard-to-find vintage items and pre-owned gear. This attracts collectors and budget-conscious musicians, while the specialization targets core drumming needs. Comprehensive selection of major and boutique drum brands. Carrying a wide array of brands, including high-end and niche manufacturers, positions the shop as a destination for discerning drummers seeking specific or premium equipment. This breadth of choice meets varied professional and enthusiast demands. Diverse value-added services including repairs, rentals, lessons, consignments, and trades. The shop provides multiple essential services beyond product sales, creating recurring revenue opportunities and fostering customer loyalty. These services address common musician needs, establishing the shop as a full-service hub. Strategic location in New York City combined with a robust e-commerce presence. Operating in a major metropolitan area provides access to a large local customer base. The integration with Reverb.com extends the shop's reach globally, enabling sales beyond the physical showroom and mitigating geographical limitations. The public showroom facilitates local foot traffic and impulse purchases.
Web Presence Breakdown Transactional Presence & Quality: 30 Social Media & Video Footprint: 33 Core Landing Page Usability: 13 Community & Service Integration: 13
Nearest drum shops: The Drum Den Hoboken, New Jersey (2 mi) Keur Djembe African Drum Shop Brooklyn, New York (5 mi) Jon's Third Floor Bazaar Brooklyn, New York (6 mi) Garden State Drums and Percussion Scotch Plains, New Jersey (21 mi) Long Island Drum Center Hicksville, New York (24 mi)
Nearest large competitors: Guitar Center Manhattan, New York (1 mi) Guitar Center Long Island City, New York (4 mi) Guitar Center Brooklyn, New York (5 mi) Guitar Center Paramus, New Jersey (13 mi) Music & Arts Paramus, New Jersey (13 mi)