3904 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Portland, Oregon 97212
Phone: 503-288-6950
Email: info@rhythmtraders.com
Web: rhythmtraders.com ↗
Web Presence Score: 86 Top Ten Score
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 98 Top Ten Score
Founded: 1992
Owner: Brad Boynton

Rhythm Traders is a drum shop located in Portland, Oregon. Established in 1992, it's one of three drum specialty stores in the Portland area and one of six in the state. Their showroom is open five days per week, plus they have an online store on Reverb. The store owner is Brad Boynton.

Bags and cases, bongos, cajons, congas, cymbals, djembes, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, electronic drums, gongs, hand percussion, hardware, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, clinics, discounted pricing, drum tech, drum tuning, events, financing, lessons, online shopping, rentals, repairs, restorations, school programs, trades, and workshops

Ahead, Aquarian, Danmar, Dream, Drum Workshop, Evans, Gibraltar, Gon Bops, Gretsch, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Mapex, Meinl, PDP, Paiste, Pearl, Premier, Pro Mark, Remo, Rogers, Roland, SKB, Sabian, Sonor, Tama, Toca, Tycoon, Vater, Vic Firth, Yamaha, and Zildjian

Demographics
City: Portland, Oregon Population: 654.7K Est. drum set purchases/yr: 220 *
Metro Stat. Area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA Population: 2.5M Est. drum set purchases/yr: 830 **

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

Competitive Profile
Rhythm Traders demonstrates a robust and highly integrated business model, positioning it as a dominant force in the regional drum retail market. Its extensive operational history, diverse product and service offerings, and multi-channel sales approach establish a significant competitive strength. Key Advantages Established operational history The shop has maintained continuous operation since 1992, demonstrating a stable business model and cultivating long-term customer trust and brand recognition within the Portland metropolitan area. Extensive inventory and brand representation The inventory includes a wide array of new, used, and vintage drums, electronic kits, and a significant selection of Latin and African percussion, supported by products from over 30 recognized brands, catering to a broad customer base with varied preferences and budgets. Diverse value-added services A wide range of services, including lessons, rentals, repairs, restorations, financing, and community programs like clinics and school initiatives, creates multiple touchpoints for customer interaction and fosters long-term relationships beyond transactional sales. Hybrid retail and e-commerce model The combination of a public showroom, ensuring local accessibility and impulse sales potential, and an active online presence via Reverb.com, extends the shop's market reach, allowing for both local foot traffic and broader online sales opportunities.
Web Presence Breakdown Transactional Presence & Quality: 30 Social Media & Video Footprint: 30 Core Landing Page Usability: 13 Community & Service Integration: 13
Nearest drum shops: Cedar Mountain Drums Portland, Oregon (2 mi) Revival Drum Shop Portland, Oregon (3 mi) Anansi Beat Portland, Oregon (3 mi) Jeff's Drumsation Junction City, Oregon (96 mi) Sam Adato's Drum Shop Eugene, Oregon (106 mi)
Nearest large competitors: Guitar Center Portland, Oregon (3 mi) Guitar Center Clackamas, Oregon (9 mi) Guitar Center Beaverton, Oregon (9 mi) Music & Arts Portland, Oregon (9 mi) Guitar Center Keizer, Oregon (41 mi)