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Lodo Drum Guy
2955 Inca St
Denver, Colorado 80202
Phone: 323-702-1708
Email: pete@lododrumguy.com
Web: lododrumguy.com
Web Presence Score: 67
Showroom: Open by appointment only
Capacity Score: 75
Founded: 2010
Owner: Peter Isakovic

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About Lodo Drum Guy

Lodo Drum Guy is an appointment-only drum shop in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2010, it's one of three drum specialty stores in the Denver area and one of four in the state. They have an online store on eBay. The store owner is Peter Isakovic.

Products and services

Cymbals, drum kits, drumsticks, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, discounted pricing, events, online shopping, rentals, and trades

Brands sold

Bosphorus, DDrum, Dream, Gretsch, Istanbul Agop, Istanbul Mehmet, Ludwig, Mapex, Meinl, PDP, Paiste, Pearl, Peavey, Premier, Roland, Sabian, Sonor, Tama, Turkish, Yamaha, and Zildjian
"Lodo Drum Guy is Denver's best drum shop for used and vintage drum sets, cymbals, guitars, amps, basses and music gear! Awesome drums with all the music gear you need in one store!"
— Lodo Drum Guy

News

Becoming the Lodo Drum Guy
— Westword, 2015-01-15
Q&A – LoDo Drum Guy to Support 303 Music Fest This May
— 303 Magazine, 2018-03-09

Demographics
City: Denver, Colorado
Population: 727.2K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 240 *
Metro Stat. Area: Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, CO
Population: 3M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 1K **

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

Competitive Profile
Lodo Drum Guy establishes a strong competitive position through its deep specialization in used and vintage musical instruments and gear. This focused inventory, combined with a robust online sales channel and comprehensive value-added services, represents a major competitive strength in attracting a dedicated customer base seeking unique and pre-owned items.
Key Advantages
Exclusive focus on used and vintage drum sets, cymbals, guitars, amplifiers, basses, and general music gear.
This specialization caters to a distinct market segment, establishing the shop as a primary destination for unique, pre-owned, and collectible instruments and equipment.
Offers a comprehensive selection of musical instruments beyond drums, including guitars, amplifiers, and basses.
This expanded product catalog broadens the shop's appeal to a wider range of musicians, increasing potential customer engagement and transaction opportunities.
Provides discounted pricing, rental options, and trade-in services.
These services enhance customer affordability, facilitate access to instruments for various budgets, and create avenues for inventory acquisition and customer retention.
Operates an established e-commerce channel via ebay.com/str/lododrumguy.
The online presence extends the shop's market reach beyond the local Denver area, enabling sales to a national and international customer base for its specialized inventory.
Utilizes an appointment-only showroom model.
This operational model ensures dedicated, one-on-one customer attention, allowing for highly personalized consultations and sales experiences tailored to individual needs.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 25
Social Media & Video Footprint: 20
Core Landing Page Usability: 10
Community & Service Integration: 12
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Drum City Guitarland
    Wheat Ridge, Colorado (6 mi)
  2. Denver Percussion
    Centennial, Colorado (15 mi)
  3. The Boulder Drum Shop
    Boulder, Colorado (23 mi)
  4. Salt City Drums
    Salt Lake City, Utah (369 mi)
  5. Drum Outfitters
    Seward, Nebraska (423 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    Denver, Colorado (6 mi)
  2. Guitar Center
    Arvada, Colorado (7 mi)
  3. Music & Arts
    Westminster, Colorado (8 mi)
  4. Music & Arts
    Englewood, Colorado (9 mi)
  5. Music & Arts
    Littleton, Colorado (11 mi)
Sources
lododrumguy.com (13), 2025-12-22
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3704), 2025-12-22
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (4256), 2025-12-22