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RSB Percussion
244 McFarland Blvd
Northport, Alabama 35476
Phone: 205-764-9794
Email: rsbpercussion@gmail.com
Web Presence Score: 39
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 65
Founded: 2015
Owner: Rebecca Sue Booth

RSB Percussion

About RSB Percussion

RSB Percussion is a drum shop in Northport, Alabama. Established in 2015, it's the only drum specialty store in the state. Their showroom is open five days per week, plus they have an online store on Reverb. RSB Percussion has a current Yelp rating of 5.0 with one review. Rebecca Sue Booth is the store owner.

News

RSB Percussion Opens Doors At New Northport Location
— Tuscaloosa Patch/Yahoo, 2020-08-03
New Music Store in Northpot Creating a Big Buzz
— The Bear, undated

Demographics
City: Northport, Alabama
Population: 24.5K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 10 *
Metro Stat. Area: Tuscaloosa, AL
Population: 278.3K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 100 **

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

Competitive Profile
RSB Percussion establishes a strong competitive position through its public showroom model and nearly a decade of market operation in Northport, Alabama. This combination provides a significant advantage in direct customer engagement and local market integration. The shop's diversified sales approach, including an e-commerce presence, further enhances its reach. A key market opportunity exists in clearly defining product specialization and ensuring brand consistency across all sales channels.
Key Advantages
Public Showroom Access
The public showroom model facilitates direct customer interaction, enables impulse purchases, and establishes a tangible local presence, differentiating it from appointment-only or online-exclusive competitors. This model incurs higher operating costs but offers maximum customer convenience.
Established Operational History
Founded in 2015, the shop demonstrates nearly a decade of market presence, indicating operational stability and accumulated customer relationships within the Northport, Alabama region.
Integrated E-commerce Platform
The utilization of Reverb.com expands the shop's sales reach beyond its physical location, accessing a broader customer base and diversifying revenue streams.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 20
Social Media & Video Footprint: 10
Core Landing Page Usability: 7
Community & Service Integration: 2
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Atlanta Drum Shop
    Atlanta, Georgia (184 mi)
  2. Memphis Drum Shop
    Memphis, Tennessee (190 mi)
  3. Fork's Drum Closet
    Nashville, Tennessee (206 mi)
  4. Nelson Drum Shop
    Nashville, Tennessee (209 mi)
  5. Drum Supply House
    Nashville, Tennessee (210 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    Hoover, Alabama (45 mi)
  2. Music & Arts
    Birmingham, Alabama (51 mi)
  3. Music & Arts
    Meridian, Mississippi (90 mi)
  4. Guitar Center
    Montgomery, Alabama (99 mi)
  5. Guitar Center
    Huntsville, Alabama (116 mi)
Sources
yelp.com/biz/rsb-percussion-northport
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (2833), 2025-11-11
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3797), 2025-11-11