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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: 20
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 60
Founded: 2013
Owner: Don Hamrick

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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. Established in 2013, it's one of two drum specialty stores in the Myrtle Beach area and one of three in the state. The store owner is Don Hamrick.

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 a well-established, owner-operated retail destination in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Its major competitive strength is derived from its comprehensive product inventory, strong brand partnerships, and robust community engagement through educational services.
Key Advantages
Over a decade of continuous operation under consistent ownership.
This establishes a foundation of trust and market recognition within the local and regional drumming community, indicating stability and experience.
Extensive selection across multiple drum product categories, including new and pre-owned gear.
The shop serves a diverse customer base by providing a broad array of instruments, accessories, and related merchandise, catering to various needs and budgets.
Carries a portfolio of industry-leading and highly sought-after drum brands.
Offering a curated selection of established brands ensures product quality and meets customer expectations for professional-grade equipment, enhancing purchasing confidence.
Provision of educational clinics and lessons.
These value-added services foster community, enhance customer loyalty, and provide additional revenue streams beyond product sales, positioning the shop as a resource center.
A physical retail presence open to the public during regular business hours.
The public showroom facilitates direct customer interaction, product demonstration, and impulse purchases, which are crucial for a traditional retail model.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 5
Social Media & Video Footprint: 5
Core Landing Page Usability: 5
Community & Service Integration: 5
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), 2025-12-22
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3855), 2025-12-22
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (4341), 2025-12-22