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Nelson Drum Shop
1102 Riverside Dr
Nashville, Tennessee 37206
Phone: 615-948-1744
Email: hello@nelsondrumshop.com
Web: nelsondrumshop.com
Web Presence Score: 88 Top Ten Score
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 88 Top Ten Score
Founded: 2018
Owner: Bryson Nelson

Nelson Drum Shop
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About Nelson Drum Shop

Nelson Drum Shop is a drum specialty store located in Nashville, Tennessee. Established in 2018, it's one of three drum shops in the Nashville area and one of four in the state. They have an online store on Reverb. Bryson Nelson is the store owner.

Products and services

Apparel, bags and cases, cymbals, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, gongs, hand percussion, merch, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, clinics, custom drums, discounted pricing, drum wrapping and refinishing, events, online shopping, restorations, and trades

Brands sold

A&F, Ahead, Aquarian, Barton, Borba, Bosphorus, C&C, Canopus, Craviotto, Cymbal Craftsman, Danmar, Dragonfly Percussion, Dream, Drum Workshop, Dunnett, Fat Cat, Funch, Gretsch, Grover, Honest Abe, Istanbul Agop, Istanbul Mehmet, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Meinl, Noble & Cooley, Paiste, Pearl, Premier, Pro Mark, Puresound, Remo, Rogers, Royal, Sabian, Sakae, Slingerland, Sonor, Tama, Timothy Roberts, Toca, TreeWorks, Turkish, Vic Firth, Yamaha, and Zildjian
"Nashville's Vintage & Pro Community-Driven Drum Shop"
— Nelson Drum Shop

Demographics
City: Nashville, Tennessee
Population: 689.4K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 230 *
Metro Stat. Area: Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
Population: 2.1M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 700 **

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

Competitive Profile
Nelson Drum Shop demonstrates a robust competitive position through its deep specialization in vintage and professional drumming gear, supported by comprehensive custom and restoration services. Its public showroom model in Nashville, combined with a strong online presence on Reverb.com, establishes a significant market presence and operational efficiency. The shop's community-driven approach and extensive product offerings represent a major competitive strength in the specialized drum market.
Key Advantages
Focus on vintage and professional drumming communities.
This strategy establishes the shop as a destination for specialized gear and expertise, attracting a dedicated customer base in a significant music market.
Comprehensive custom drum building and restoration services.
These specialized services provide unique value propositions, catering to high-end customer needs and generating revenue streams beyond standard product sales.
Extensive inventory of vintage, pre-owned, and high-quality new drum gear.
The curated selection appeals to discerning musicians and collectors, reinforcing the shop's reputation as a premier source for specialized and unique instruments.
Public showroom model combined with community events.
The public showroom facilitates direct customer interaction and impulse purchases, while clinics and events cultivate a strong community presence and enhance brand loyalty.
Established online presence through Reverb.com.
Utilizing a specialized e-commerce platform expands the shop's market reach for its niche products, attracting customers beyond the local geographic area.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 32
Social Media & Video Footprint: 30
Core Landing Page Usability: 13
Community & Service Integration: 13
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Drum Supply House
    Nashville, Tennessee (3 mi)
  2. Fork's Drum Closet
    Nashville, Tennessee (4 mi)
  3. Max Maxwell's Drum Shop
    Jeffersonville, Indiana (156 mi)
  4. Drum Center of Lexington
    Lexington, Kentucky (175 mi)
  5. Memphis Drum Shop
    Memphis, Tennessee (197 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    Nashville, Tennessee (6 mi)
  2. Guitar Center
    Goodlettsville, Tennessee (8 mi)
  3. Music & Arts
    Hendersonville, Tennessee (11 mi)
  4. Guitar Center
    Brentwood, Tennessee (16 mi)
  5. Music & Arts
    Franklin, Tennessee (17 mi)
Sources
nelsondrumshop.com (30), 2025-11-08
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (2943), 2025-11-11
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (2909), 2025-11-11