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Steve Maxwell Drums
2000 Bloomingdale Rd #110
Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139
Phone: 630-237-4997
Email: vintagedrums@aol.com
Web: maxwelldrums.com
Web Presence Score: 93 Top Ten Score
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 80
Founded: 2002
Owners: Steve and Debbie Maxwell

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About Steve Maxwell Drums

Steve Maxwell Drums is a drum shop in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Established in 2002, it's one of five drum specialty stores in the Chicago area and in the state. They have an online store on Reverb. Steve Maxwell Drums has a current Yelp rating of 5.0 with one review. Steve and Debbie Maxwell are the store owners.

Products and services

Drum kits, vintage gear, and online shopping

Brands sold

Craviotto, Gretsch, Ludwig, and Pearl

Differentiators

Professional gear, boutique brands, small kits, vintage drums, and vintage cymbals

Demographics
City: Glendale Heights, Illinois
Population: 33.6K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 15 *
Metro Stat. Area: Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL-IN-WI
Population: 9.3M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 3.1K **

* Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of Glendale Heights from any retailer
** Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the Chicago area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
Steve Maxwell Drums holds a strong competitive position through its deep specialization in vintage drums and an effective e-commerce strategy. This focus allows the shop to attract a global clientele for high-value, niche products, establishing a significant market opportunity in the specialized instrument sector.
Key Advantages
Specialization in Vintage Gear
The shop focuses on vintage drums and related equipment, attracting a dedicated customer base seeking unique and collectible instruments. This niche market often commands higher price points and fosters customer loyalty.
Established E-commerce presence on Reverb
Utilizing reverb.com provides access to a global market for specialized and vintage items, significantly expanding sales opportunities beyond the local geographic area.
Over two decades of continuous operation
Founded in 2002, the business demonstrates sustained market presence and accumulated expertise, fostering trust and a strong reputation within the drumming community.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 33
Social Media & Video Footprint: 34
Core Landing Page Usability: 14
Community & Service Integration: 12
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Mike's Drum Shop
    Villa Park, Illinois (6 mi)
  2. Drugan's Drums
    Des Plaines, Illinois (12 mi)
  3. Vic's Drum Shop
    Chicago, Illinois (16 mi)
  4. UNdigital Drums
    Kenosha, Wisconsin (46 mi)
  5. Moon Dog Drum House
    Galesburg, Illinois (137 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Music & Arts
    Itasca, Illinois (4 mi)
  2. Guitar Center
    Villa Park, Illinois (7 mi)
  3. Guitar Center
    Arlington Heights, Illinois (9 mi)
  4. Music & Arts
    Schaumburg, Illinois (9 mi)
  5. Guitar Center
    Aurora, Illinois (13 mi)
Sources
maxwelldrums.com (1), 2025-12-21

U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (2379), 2025-12-21
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (2431), 2025-12-21