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Jeff Ryder's Drum Shop
9323 Perrin Beitel Rd #205
San Antonio, Texas 78217
Phone: 210-599-3143
Email: jeffryderdrums@gmail.com
Web: jeffryderdrumshop.com
Web Presence Score: 74
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 92 Top Ten Score
Founded: 1977
Owner: Jeff L. Ryder

Jeff Ryder's Drum Shop
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About Jeff Ryder's Drum Shop

Jeff Ryder's Drum Shop is a drum specialty store in San Antonio, Texas. Established in 1977, it's the only drum shop in the San Antonio area and one of seven in Texas. Their showroom is open seven days per week, plus they have an online store on Reverb. Jeff Ryder's Drum Shop has a current Yelp rating of 4.7 with 17 reviews. Jeff L. Ryder is the store owner.

Products and services

Apparel, bags and cases, bongos, cajons, congas, cymbals, djembes, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, electronic drums, hand percussion, hardware, mallets, merch, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, custom drums, discounted pricing, online shopping, repairs, and workshops

Brands sold

Aquarian, Dixon, Drum Workshop, Dunnett, Evans, Gator, Gibraltar, Gretsch, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Mapex, Meinl, Paiste, Pearl, Premier, Pro Mark, Remo, Roland, Sabian, Sonor, Stagg, Tama, Tycoon, Vater, Vic Firth, Yamaha, and Zildjian

Demographics
City: San Antonio, Texas
Population: 1.4M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 475 *
Metro Stat. Area: San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
Population: 2.7M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 900 **

* Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of San Antonio from any retailer
** Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the San Antonio area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
Jeff Ryder's Drum Shop maintains a strong competitive position through its extensive operational history, comprehensive product offerings, and integrated customer services. Its established market presence and multi-channel retail strategy represent a major competitive strength in the regional and online drum gear market.
Key Advantages
Decades of operational history.
The shop has maintained continuous operation since 1977, establishing a deep-rooted presence and recognized brand within the regional music community.
Extensive inventory across new, pre-owned, and vintage categories.
The shop offers a broad selection of drum-related products, including a significant collection of pre-owned and vintage gear, catering to a wide range of customer preferences and budgets.
Diverse value-added offerings.
The provision of custom drum building, repair services, educational workshops, and discounted pricing enhances customer engagement and supports long-term client relationships.
Combination of physical and online sales platforms.
The shop operates a public showroom for direct customer interaction and immediate sales, complemented by an established e-commerce presence on Reverb.com for extended market reach and specialized inventory sales.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 30
Social Media & Video Footprint: 20
Core Landing Page Usability: 12
Community & Service Integration: 12
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Tommy's Drum Shop
    Austin, Texas (64 mi)
  2. Cymbal Fusion
    Houston, Texas (172 mi)
  3. Fort Worth Drum Emporium
    North Richland Hills, Texas (239 mi)
  4. Dallas Percussion
    Dallas, Texas (253 mi)
  5. The (Ghost Note) Drum Shop
    Denton, Texas (266 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    San Antonio, Texas (5 mi)
  2. Music & Arts
    San Antonio, Texas (5 mi)
  3. Music & Arts
    Selma, Texas (6 mi)
  4. Music Go Round
    San Antonio, Texas (6 mi)
  5. Music & Arts
    San Antonio, Texas (8 mi)
Sources
jeffryderdrumshop.com (19), 2025-11-08
yelp.com/biz/jeff-ryders-drum-shop-san-antonio
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3025), 2025-11-11
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (4287), 2025-11-11