1045 S Kerr Ave STE A
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
Phone: 910-769-7696
Web: ottosdrumshop.com ↗
Web Presence Score: 88 Top Ten Score
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 80
Owner: Otto Wells

Otto's Drum Shop is a drum specialty store in Wilmington, North Carolina. It's the only drum shop in the Wilmington area and one of three in North Carolina. They have an online store on Reverb. Otto Wells is the store owner.

Cymbals, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, hand percussion, hardware, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, consignments, lessons, online shopping, rentals, and repairs

Dream, Evans, Pearl, and Remo

Demographics
City: Wilmington, North Carolina Population: 122.7K Est. drum set purchases/yr: 40 *
Metro Stat. Area: Wilmington, NC Population: 467.3K Est. drum set purchases/yr: 160 **

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

Competitive Profile
Otto's Drum Shop demonstrates a robust operational model through its comprehensive product range, diverse service offerings, and multi-channel sales approach. Its public showroom in Wilmington, North Carolina, combined with a strong service ecosystem, positions it as a full-service destination for drummers. This integrated approach represents a major competitive strength in attracting and retaining a broad customer base. Key Advantages Extensive Inventory Selection The shop offers a wide array of drum-related products, including new, pre-owned, and vintage gear, catering to diverse customer needs and preferences. Established Brand Availability The inclusion of recognized brands such as Pearl, Remo, Evans, and Dream provides customers with access to industry-standard and respected products. Comprehensive Customer Support Ecosystem The provision of services like lessons, repairs, rentals, and consignments establishes the shop as a full-service destination, enhancing customer loyalty and repeat business. Multi-Channel Sales Presence Utilizing Reverb.com extends the shop's market reach beyond its physical location, enabling sales to a broader customer base. Direct Customer Engagement The public showroom model facilitates direct customer interaction and potential for impulse purchases, which is a standard retail operational strength.
Web Presence Breakdown Transactional Presence & Quality: 30 Social Media & Video Footprint: 32 Core Landing Page Usability: 13 Community & Service Integration: 13
Nearest drum shops: The Don Hamrick Drum Center North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (53 mi) The Different Drum Shop Surfside Beach, South Carolina (75 mi) 2112 Percussion Raleigh, North Carolina (118 mi) Star City Drum Shop Salem, Virginia (244 mi) Big Tez House Of Drums Greenville, South Carolina (262 mi)
Nearest large competitors: Music & Arts Wilmington, North Carolina (2 mi) Guitar Center North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (52 mi) Guitar Center Fayetteville, North Carolina (84 mi) Music & Arts Fayetteville, North Carolina (85 mi) Music & Arts Garner, North Carolina (112 mi)