140 Troup St.
Rochester, New York 14608
Phone: 716-598-2341
Email: ben@rochesterdrumtrade.com
Web: rochesterdrumtrade.com ↗
Web Presence Score: 88 Top Ten Score
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 80
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, and trades

Ahead, Bosphorus, Canopus, Drum Workshop, Gretsch, Honest Abe, Istanbul Agop, Joyful Noise, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Mapex, Meinl, Noble & Cooley, PDP, Paiste, Pearl, Pork Pie, Premier, Remo, Rogers, Roland, Sabian, Slingerland, Sonor, Tama, Turkish, 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 significant market presence through its comprehensive inventory of new, pre-owned, and vintage drum gear, supported by an extensive brand selection and a customer-centric trade-in program. This operational model positions the shop as a major competitive strength in its regional market. Key Advantages Comprehensive Product Offering The shop provides a wide selection of drum kits, electronic drums, percussion, and accessories, including specialized pre-owned and vintage gear, catering to diverse customer needs and preferences. Extensive Brand Representation Rochester Drum Trade carries a substantial number of industry-leading and boutique brands, ensuring customers have access to a broad spectrum of quality and specialized equipment. Integrated Trade-In Service The availability of a trade-in program facilitates equipment upgrades for customers, fostering repeat business and providing a consistent supply of diverse inventory. Public Retail Showroom Operating a public showroom provides direct customer engagement, supports impulse purchases, and offers a traditional retail experience, which is fundamental for local market penetration.
Web Presence Breakdown Transactional Presence & Quality: 30 Social Media & Video Footprint: 33 Core Landing Page Usability: 13 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)