3712 W 10th Ave
Vancouver, British Columbia V6R 2G4
Phone: 604-222-3786
Email: info@rufusdrumshop.com
Web: rufusdrumshop.com ↗
Web Presence Score: 80
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. Founded 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 demonstrates a robust competitive position through its comprehensive product offerings, integrated service model, and multi-channel sales strategy. The shop's public showroom in a major urban center, combined with an extensive brand portfolio and value-added services, establishes a significant market opportunity for sustained growth and customer loyalty. Key Advantages Public Showroom and Strategic Urban Location The public showroom model in Vancouver, British Columbia, facilitates direct customer interaction and impulse sales, leveraging a high-density urban market. Extensive Inventory and Brand Diversity The shop maintains a broad product range, including new, pre-owned, and vintage gear, supported by a comprehensive selection of industry-standard and specialized brands. Integrated Service Offerings Value-added services such as consignments, lessons, and repairs diversify revenue streams and establish the shop as a comprehensive resource for drummers. Multi-Channel Sales Platform The combination of a physical retail presence and an active online store on Reverb.com extends the shop's market reach, accommodating both local and remote customer bases.
Web Presence Breakdown Transactional Presence & Quality: 30 Social Media & Video Footprint: 25 Core Landing Page Usability: 13 Community & Service Integration: 12
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)