3712 W 10th Ave
Vancouver, British Columbia V6R 2G4
Phone: 604-222-3786
Email: info@rufusdrumshop.com
Web: rufusdrumshop.com ↗
Web Presence Score: 86 Top Ten Score
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 90 Top Ten Score
Founded: 2015
Owners: Blaine McNamee and Allan Harding

Rufus Drum Shop is a drum specialty store located in Vancouver, British Columbia. Established in 2015, it's one of three drum shops in the Vancouver and in the province. They have an online store on Reverb. The store owners are Blaine McNamee and Allan Harding.

Bags and cases, congas, cymbals, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, hand percussion, hardware, mallets, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, consignments, lessons, online shopping, and repairs

Ayotte, Dixon, Doc Sweeney, Drum Workshop, Dunnett, Evans, Gibraltar, Gretsch, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Paiste, Pearl, Pro Mark, Puresound, Remo, Rogers, Roland, SKB, Sabian, Slingerland, Sonor, Stagg, Tama, Tycoon, Vater, Vic Firth, WFLIII, Yamaha, and Zildjian

Demographics
City: Vancouver, British Columbia Population: 2.7M Est. drum set purchases/yr: 880 *
Census Metro Area: British Columbia Population: 5.6M Est. drum set purchases/yr: 1.8K **

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

Competitive Profile
Rufus Drum Shop operates as a comprehensive retail and service hub for drummers, leveraging a robust physical presence with extensive online sales channels. Its broad product offering, diverse brand portfolio, and integrated value-added services establish a significant market position, presenting a major competitive strength in the regional and online drum retail landscape. Key Advantages Extensive Inventory The shop offers a wide selection of drum-related products, including bags, cases, cymbals, drum kits, and vintage gear, catering to diverse customer needs and preferences. Comprehensive Brand Representation The shop carries a substantial list of industry-leading brands such as Ludwig, Pearl, Tama, Zildjian, and Paiste, ensuring access to high-quality and sought-after equipment. Integrated Customer Support and Development The provision of consignments, lessons, and repair services creates multiple revenue streams, fosters customer loyalty, and positions the shop as a complete resource for drummers. Multi-Channel Sales Strategy The combination of a public showroom, online shopping capabilities, and a dedicated Reverb.com store extends the shop's sales reach beyond its local Vancouver market, capturing a broader customer base.
Web Presence Breakdown Transactional Presence & Quality: 30 Social Media & Video Footprint: 30 Core Landing Page Usability: 13 Community & Service Integration: 13
Nearest drum shops: Groove Masters Percussion Vancouver, British Columbia (9 km) Century Drum Shop Victoria, British Columbia (94 km) West Coast Drum Shop Bellevue, Washington (197 km) Rhythm Traders Portland, Oregon (415 km) Cedar Mountain Drums Portland, Oregon (418 km)
Nearest large competitors: Tom Lee Music Vancouver, British Columbia (5 km) Long & McQuade Vancouver, British Columbia (7 km) Tom Lee Music Richmond, British Columbia (9 km) Long & McQuade North Vancouver, British Columbia (12 km) Long & McQuade Richmond, British Columbia (12 km)