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Portland Percussion
168 Yarmouth Rd
Gray, Maine 04039
Phone: 207-775-2230
Email: portlandpercussion@portlandpercussion.com
Web: portlandpercussion.com
Web Presence Score: 67
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 83 Top Ten Score
Founded: 1981
Owner: Mike Sangillo

Portland Percussion
Image: Michael Heat

About Portland Percussion

Portland Percussion is a drum shop located in Gray, Maine. Established in 1981, it's one of three drum specialty stores in the Portland area and one of two in the state. Their showroom is open six days per week, plus they have an online store on Reverb. The store owner is Mike Sangillo.

Products and services

Drum kits, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, financing, online shopping, and workshops

Brands sold

DDrum, Drum Workshop, Gibraltar, Gretsch, Ludwig, Pearl, Premier, Sonor, Tama, and Yamaha

Demographics
City: Gray, Maine
Population: 786
Est. drum set purchases/yr: <1 *
Metro Stat. Area: Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, ME
Population: 566.3K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 190 **

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

Competitive Profile
Portland Percussion maintains a robust market position, leveraging its extensive operational history and comprehensive service offerings. Its established presence and diverse inventory represent a major competitive strength in the regional percussion market.
Key Advantages
Over 40 years of continuous operation.
The shop has cultivated a deep understanding of market dynamics and customer needs, establishing a strong reputation and customer loyalty since 1981.
Comprehensive inventory across new, pre-owned, and vintage gear.
The shop addresses a broad spectrum of customer preferences and budgets, from entry-level to collector-grade instruments, enhancing its appeal to various buyer segments.
Carries nine major drum brands.
This extensive brand selection provides customers with a wide array of choices, ensuring access to industry-leading manufacturers and diverse product lines.
Offers financing, online shopping, and workshops.
These services enhance customer convenience, expand purchasing power, and foster community engagement and skill development, driving repeat business and customer satisfaction.
Established presence on Reverb.com.
The shop extends its market reach beyond its physical location, accessing a national and international customer base for specialized and pre-owned inventory.
Operates a public showroom.
The public showroom facilitates direct customer interaction, allowing for product demonstrations and immediate purchases, which is a standard and effective retail approach.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 28
Social Media & Video Footprint: 15
Core Landing Page Usability: 12
Community & Service Integration: 12
Nearest drum shops:
  1. The Drum Shop
    Portland, Maine (14 mi)
  2. Drum Center of Portsmouth
    North Hampton, New Hampshire (67 mi)
  3. 247Drums
    Winchester, Massachusetts (107 mi)
  4. The Cymbal Boutique
    Boston, Massachusetts (113 mi)
  5. Boston Drum Center
    Canton, Massachusetts (126 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Music & Arts
    Falmouth, Maine (10 mi)
  2. Guitar Center
    Portland, Maine (17 mi)
  3. Guitar Center
    Portsmouth, New Hampshire (60 mi)
  4. Guitar Center
    Manchester, New Hampshire (86 mi)
  5. Music & Arts
    Manchester, New Hampshire (86 mi)
Sources
portlandpercussion.com (1), 2025-12-21
yelp.com/biz/portland-percussion-and-music-supply-gray-2
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (2942), 2025-12-21
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3929), 2025-12-21