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The Don Hamrick Drum Center
503 A Main St
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29582
Phone: 843-273-0578
Email: dhdrumcenter@sc.twcbc.com
Web: donhamrick.com
Web Presence Score: 30
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 85 Top Ten Score
Founded: 2013
Owner: Don Hamrick

The Don Hamrick Drum Center
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About The Don Hamrick Drum Center

The Don Hamrick Drum Center is a drum shop in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Founded in 2013, it's one of two drum specialty stores in the Myrtle Beach area and one of three in the state. Don Hamrick is the store owner.

Products and services

Apparel, cajons, cymbals, djembes, drum heads, drum kits, electronic drums, hardware, pre-owned gear, clinics, and lessons

Brands sold

Drum Workshop, Gibraltar, Gretsch, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, PDP, Pearl, Premier, Remo, Rogers, Sabian, and Zildjian

Demographics
City: North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Population: 17.3K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 10 *
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 North Myrtle Beach from any retailer
** Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the Myrtle Beach area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
The Don Hamrick Drum Center operates as an established public showroom with a comprehensive product offering and a strong portfolio of industry-leading brands. Its integration of educational services, including clinics and lessons, builds a dedicated customer base and fosters community engagement. This operational model, combined with its diverse inventory, positions the shop with a major competitive strength in its regional market.
Key Advantages
Extensive inventory selection
The shop provides a comprehensive range of drum-related products, including various drum types, accessories, and pre-owned gear, addressing diverse customer requirements and budget considerations.
Curated selection of industry-leading brands
The shop features a robust portfolio of highly recognized brands such as Drum Workshop, Gretsch, Ludwig, Pearl, Sabian, and Zildjian, establishing market credibility and attracting dedicated musicians.
Integrated educational and community services
The offering of clinics and lessons cultivates customer loyalty, develops a local drumming community, and generates additional revenue streams beyond product sales.
Direct public showroom access
Operating a public showroom facilitates immediate customer interaction, supports impulse purchases, and ensures product availability, enhancing the in-store purchasing experience.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 10
Social Media & Video Footprint: 5
Core Landing Page Usability: 8
Community & Service Integration: 7
Nearest drum shops:
  1. The Different Drum Shop
    Surfside Beach, South Carolina (23 mi)
  2. Otto's Drum Shop
    Wilmington, North Carolina (53 mi)
  3. 2112 Percussion
    Raleigh, North Carolina (137 mi)
  4. Big Tez House Of Drums
    Greenville, South Carolina (225 mi)
  5. Skinny Beats Sound Shop
    Asheville, North Carolina (252 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (1 mi)
  2. Music & Arts
    Wilmington, North Carolina (50 mi)
  3. Guitar Center
    Fayetteville, North Carolina (86 mi)
  4. Music & Arts
    Fayetteville, North Carolina (88 mi)
  5. Guitar Center
    North Charleston, South Carolina (100 mi)
Sources
donhamrick.com (14), 2025-11-08
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (2575), 2025-11-11
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3199), 2025-11-11