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The Drum Guy of Montana

Florence, Montana 59833
Phone: 406-777-0542
Email: thedrumguyofmt@gmail.com
Web Presence Score: 37
Showroom: Open by appointment only
Capacity Score: 45

About The Drum Guy of Montana

The Drum Guy of Montana is an appointment-only drum shop located in Florence, Montana. It's the only drum specialty store in the state. They have an online store on Reverb.

Demographics
City: Florence, Montana
Population: 1K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: <1 *
Metro Stat. Area: Missoula, MT
Population: 33.5K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 20 **

* Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of Florence from any retailer
** Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the Missoula area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
The Drum Guy of Montana operates with a focused business model that prioritizes operational efficiency and personalized customer engagement. The combination of an appointment-only physical presence and a robust e-commerce channel establishes a distinct market position, allowing for targeted sales and reduced overhead. This operational structure represents a key market opportunity for specialized sales.
Key Advantages
Reduced overhead costs
The appointment-only showroom model minimizes expenses associated with maintaining a public retail space, such as staffing for walk-in traffic and extensive display infrastructure.
Personalized service delivery
The appointment-based system facilitates dedicated one-on-one interactions, allowing for tailored product demonstrations and in-depth consultations for each customer.
Expanded sales reach beyond local geography
Utilization of the Reverb.com e-commerce platform enables the shop to access a national and international customer base, mitigating geographical limitations of its physical location.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 25
Social Media & Video Footprint: 5
Core Landing Page Usability: 5
Community & Service Integration: 2
Nearest drum shops:
  1. West Coast Drum Shop
    Bellevue, Washington (376 mi)
  2. Rhythm Traders
    Portland, Oregon (423 mi)
  3. Anansi Beat
    Portland, Oregon (423 mi)
  4. Cedar Mountain Drums
    Portland, Oregon (423 mi)
  5. Revival Drum Shop
    Portland, Oregon (424 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Music & Arts
    Missoula, Montana (31 mi)
  2. Guitar Center
    Spokane, Washington (156 mi)
  3. Long & McQuade
    Lethbridge, Alberta (177 mi)
  4. Long & McQuade
    Calgary Seton, Alberta (248 mi)
  5. Long & McQuade
    Calgary Chinook, Alberta (257 mi)
Sources
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (2410), 2025-11-29
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3248), 2025-11-29