315 US-17 Bus
Surfside Beach, South Carolina 29575
Phone: 843-213-1049
Email: info@thedifferentdrumshop.com
Web: thedifferentdrumshop.com ↗
Web Presence Score: 50
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 70
Founded: 1993
Owner: Steve Pruett

The Different Drum Shop is a drum specialty store located in Surfside Beach, South Carolina. Founded in 1993, it's one of two drum shops in the Myrtle Beach area and one of three in the state. Their showroom is open five days per week. The Different Drum Shop has a current Yelp rating of 5.0 with five reviews. Steve Pruett is the store owner.

Drums, parts, vintage gear, discounted pricing, events, and lessons

Inexpensive drums, free lessons, and casual atmosphere

Demographics
City: Surfside Beach, South Carolina Population: 3.9K Est. drum set purchases/yr: 5 *
Metro Stat. Area: Myrtle Beach-North Myrtle Beach-Conway, SC Population: 397.5K Est. drum set purchases/yr: 140 **

*	Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of Surfside Beach from any retailer
**	Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the Myrtle Beach area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
The Different Drum Shop maintains a robust competitive position through its long-standing market presence, specialized vintage gear offerings, and comprehensive suite of value-added services. These elements collectively establish a significant market opportunity for sustained customer engagement and revenue generation. Key Advantages Established operational history. The shop's founding in 1993 demonstrates a long-standing presence and established reputation within the market, fostering customer trust and recognition. Specialization in vintage gear. The inclusion of vintage gear among key products provides a unique appeal to collectors and enthusiasts, differentiating the inventory from general music retailers. Comprehensive value-added services. The provision of discounted pricing, community events, and lessons creates multiple touchpoints for customer interaction, fostering loyalty and generating diverse revenue streams beyond product sales.
Web Presence Breakdown Transactional Presence & Quality: 20 Social Media & Video Footprint: 10 Core Landing Page Usability: 10 Community & Service Integration: 10
Nearest drum shops: The Don Hamrick Drum Center North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (23 mi) Otto's Drum Shop Wilmington, North Carolina (75 mi) 2112 Percussion Raleigh, North Carolina (153 mi) Big Tez House Of Drums Greenville, South Carolina (214 mi) Skinny Beats Sound Shop Asheville, North Carolina (245 mi)
Nearest large competitors: Guitar Center North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (24 mi) Music & Arts Wilmington, North Carolina (73 mi) Guitar Center North Charleston, South Carolina (77 mi) Music & Arts Summerville, South Carolina (79 mi) Music & Arts Charleston, South Carolina (82 mi)