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Long Island Drum Center
86 Tec St
Hicksville, New York 11801
Phone: 516-694-5432
Email: sales@lidrum.com
Web: lidrum.com
Web Presence Score: 74
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 90 Top Ten Score
Founded: 1977
Owner: Dennis Ricci

Long Island Drum Center
Image: Danielle Kucmierowski

About Long Island Drum Center

Long Island Drum Center is a drum shop located in Hicksville, New York. Established in 1977, it's one of seven drum specialty stores in the New York City area and one of nine in the state. Their showroom is open six days per week, plus they have online stores on Reverb and eBay. Dennis Ricci is the store owner.

Products and services

Apparel, bongos, congas, cymbals, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, electronic drums, hardware, marimbas, clinics, discounted pricing, events, and online shopping

Brands sold

DDrum, Evans, Gretsch, Ludwig, Mapex, Musser, Paiste, Pearl, Puresound, Remo, Sabian, Sonor, Tama, Vater, Wuhan, Yamaha, and Zildjian
"The Original Long Island Drum Center EST. 1977 A Legacy Of Experience."
— Long Island Drum Center

Demographics
City: Hicksville, New York
Population: 43.7K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 15 *
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 Hicksville from any retailer
** Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the New York City area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
Long Island Drum Center maintains a strong competitive position, leveraging its extensive legacy and public showroom model to capture significant market share. Its comprehensive product offering, multi-channel sales strategy, and community engagement initiatives present a major competitive strength in the regional drum retail sector.
Key Advantages
Legacy of Experience
Founded in 1977, the shop possesses a deep-rooted history and established customer trust within the market, signifying long-term operational stability and brand recognition.
Public Retail Showroom
Operating a public showroom facilitates direct customer interaction, impulse purchases, and product demonstrations, contributing to higher sales volume and immediate customer convenience.
Comprehensive Inventory and Brand Selection
The shop offers a broad selection of drums, percussion, and accessories from leading brands, addressing diverse musician requirements and ensuring product availability.
Value-Add Services and Events
Providing clinics, events, and discounted pricing cultivates customer loyalty, fosters community engagement, and drives repeat business.
Diversified E-commerce Channels
Utilization of Reverb and eBay expands the shop's market reach beyond its physical location, accessing a wider customer base and increasing sales opportunities.
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. Jon's Third Floor Bazaar
    Brooklyn, New York (24 mi)
  2. Good Hands Drum Shop
    New York City, New York (24 mi)
  3. Keur Djembe African Drum Shop
    Brooklyn, New York (24 mi)
  4. The Drum Den
    Hoboken, New Jersey (26 mi)
  5. Long Island Drum Center
    Nyack, New York (30 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    Carle Place, New York (4 mi)
  2. Music & Arts
    Farmingdale, New York (5 mi)
  3. Music & Arts
    Lindenhurst, New York (10 mi)
  4. Music & Arts
    Oceanside, New York (10 mi)
  5. Guitar Center
    Commack, New York (14 mi)
Sources
lidrum.com (1), 2025-11-08
yelp.com/biz/the-original-long-island-drum-center-hicksville
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (2336), 2025-11-11
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (4733), 2025-11-11