140 Troup St.
Rochester, New York 14608
Phone: 716-598-2341
Email: ben@rochesterdrumtrade.com
Web: rochesterdrumtrade.com ↗
Web Presence Score: 81
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 80 Top Ten Score
Owner: Ben Dodge

Rochester Drum Trade is a drum shop in Rochester, New York. It's one of two drum specialty stores in the Rochester area and one of nine in the state. The store owner is Ben Dodge.

Bongos, cymbals, drum heads, drum kits, electronic drums, hardware, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, custom drums, and trades

Ahead, Bosphorus, Canopus, Drum Workshop, Gretsch, Joyful Noise, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Mapex, Meinl, PDP, Paiste, Pearl, Premier, Remo, Rogers, Roland, Sabian, Slingerland, Sonor, Tama, Yamaha, and Zildjian

Demographics
City: Rochester, New York Population: 206.3K Est. drum set purchases/yr: 70 *
Metro Stat. Area: Rochester, NY Population: 1.1M Est. drum set purchases/yr: 350 **

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

Competitive Profile
Rochester Drum Trade establishes a robust market position through its comprehensive inventory, specialized vintage and pre-owned offerings, and unique value-added services. The public showroom model facilitates direct customer engagement and impulse purchases, positioning the shop as a central hub for drummers in Rochester, New York. Its major competitive strength lies in its ability to cater to diverse customer needs, from new equipment to custom builds and trade-ins, creating a high barrier to entry for competitors. Key Advantages Extensive product catalog and brand selection The shop carries a wide array of drum-related products, including Bongos, Cymbals, Drum Heads, Drum Kits, Drums, Electronic Drums, Hardware, Pre-Owned Gear, and Vintage Gear. This is supported by a comprehensive list of major brands such as Ahead, Bosphorus, Canopus, Drum Workshop, Gretsch, Joyful Noise, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Mapex, Meinl, PDP, Paiste, Pearl, Premier, Remo, Rogers, Roland, Sabian, Slingerland, Sonor, Tama, Yamaha, and Zildjian, ensuring broad market appeal. Focus on Pre-Owned and Vintage Gear The inclusion of Pre-Owned Gear and Vintage Gear provides a distinct market niche, attracting collectors and budget-conscious musicians seeking unique or classic instruments not typically found in standard retail environments. Custom Drums and Trade-in Programs Offering Custom Drums provides a highly personalized service that caters to specific customer requirements, fostering loyalty. The availability of Trades enhances customer convenience and provides an avenue for inventory acquisition, differentiating the shop from competitors that do not offer such services. Public Showroom Model Operating as a public showroom allows for direct customer interaction, hands-on product experience, and the potential for impulse sales. This model supports a personalized service approach and builds community engagement, despite incurring higher operational costs compared to appointment-only or online-only models.
Web Presence Breakdown Transactional Presence & Quality: 25 Social Media & Video Footprint: 32 Core Landing Page Usability: 12 Community & Service Integration: 12
Nearest drum shops: Cadence Drums Rochester, New York (4 mi) African Drums & Art Crafts Toronto, Ontario (96 mi) Soul Drums Toronto, Ontario (97 mi) Just Drums North York, Ontario (99 mi) Drumland Vaughan, Ontario (107 mi)
Nearest large competitors: Guitar Center Rochester, New York (5 mi) Music & Arts Rochester, New York (5 mi) Guitar Center Cheektowaga, New York (60 mi) Guitar Center Tonawanda, New York (62 mi) Music & Arts Orchard Park, New York (63 mi)