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Shaw Percussion
5258 Old Homestead Rd
Georgina, Ontario L0E 1R0
Phone: 905-722-5449
Email: info@shawpercussion.com
Web: shawpercussion.com
Web Presence Score: 85 Top Ten Score
Showroom: Open by appointment only
Capacity Score: 70
Founded: 2003
Owners: Phil Shaw and Wendy Elton

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About Shaw Percussion

Shaw Percussion is an appointment-only drum shop located in Georgina, Ontario. Founded in 2003, it's one of three drum specialty stores in the Greater Toronto Area and one of eight in the province. The store owners are Phil Shaw and Wendy Elton.

Products and services

Bags and cases, congas, djembes, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, frame drums, hand percussion, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, custom drums, discounted pricing, drum tuning, events, lessons, online shopping, rentals, repairs, school programs, trades, and workshops

Brands sold

Dream, Protection Racket, Remo, Shaw Percussion, and Toca
"Contact us to try our drums in person, or get expert advice on percussion instruments and drum repair services."
— Shaw Percussion

Demographics
City: Georgina, Ontario
Population: 49.5K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 20 *
Census Metro Area: Central Ontario
Population: 6.4M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 2.1K **

* Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of Georgina from any retailer
** Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the Greater Toronto Area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
Shaw Percussion maintains a strong competitive position through its appointment-only operational model, which enables highly personalized customer engagement and expert service delivery. The shop's in-house brand and custom drum manufacturing capabilities represent a major competitive strength, providing unique product differentiation. This specialized approach, supported by a comprehensive range of value-add services, positions Shaw Percussion to serve a dedicated market segment seeking bespoke percussion solutions and specialized support.
Key Advantages
In-house "Shaw Percussion" brand and custom drum services.
This capability provides unique product offerings and direct control over design and quality, addressing specific customer requirements not met by standard retail.
Appointment-only showroom model combined with expert advice and comprehensive repair services.
The exclusive access model ensures focused, one-on-one consultations, delivering highly tailored solutions and specialized technical support to clients.
Diverse value-add services including lessons, rentals, school programs, and workshops.
These programs extend the shop's market presence and foster long-term customer relationships through educational and community-focused initiatives.
Appointment-based showroom type.
This operational structure minimizes overhead costs associated with maintaining a public retail space, allowing for optimized resource allocation towards specialized services and inventory management.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 28
Social Media & Video Footprint: 32
Core Landing Page Usability: 12
Community & Service Integration: 13
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Open Mind Drums
    Innisfil, Ontario (26 km)
  2. Drumland
    Vaughan, Ontario (57 km)
  3. Just Drums
    North York, Ontario (57 km)
  4. Soul Drums
    Toronto, Ontario (58 km)
  5. African Drums & Art Crafts
    Toronto, Ontario (69 km)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Long & McQuade
    Markham, Ontario (42 km)
  2. Cosmo Music
    Richmond Hill, Ontario (43 km)
  3. Long & McQuade
    Pickering, Ontario (52 km)
  4. Long & McQuade
    Scarborough, Ontario (54 km)
  5. Long & McQuade
    Oshawa, Ontario (55 km)
Sources
shawpercussion.com (24), 2025-11-08
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (2820), 2025-11-11
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (5519), 2025-11-11