965 Forest Ave
Portland, Maine 04103
Phone: 207-874-6630
Email: thedrumshopmaine@gmail.com
Web: drumsforless.com ↗
Web Presence Score: 95 Top Ten Score
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 95 Top Ten Score
Founded: 1991
Owner: Chris Dealaman

The Drum Shop is a drum specialty store located in Portland, Maine. Founded in 1991, it's one of three drum shops in the Portland area and one of two in the state. Their showroom is open seven days per week, plus they have online stores on Reverb and eBay. The store owner is Chris Dealaman.

Bags and cases, cajons, congas, cymbals, drum heads, drum kits, hardware, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, lessons, and online shopping

Ahead, Aquarian, Bosphorus, Craviotto, Dream, Drum Workshop, Evans, Gibraltar, Gretsch, Istanbul Agop, Istanbul Mehmet, Latin Percussion, Mapex, Meinl, PDP, Paiste, Pearl, Remo, Rogers, Roland, Royal, Sabian, Slingerland, Sonor, Toca, Turkish, UFIP, Yamaha, and Zildjian

Demographics
City: Portland, Maine Population: 66.2K Est. drum set purchases/yr: 25 *
Metro Stat. Area: Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, ME Population: 566.3K Est. drum set purchases/yr: 190 **

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

Competitive Profile
The Drum Shop establishes a significant competitive position through its extensive inventory, long-standing market presence, and comprehensive multi-channel sales strategy. Its operational history since 1991 and status as a major stocking drum shop in the Northeast and nationally represent a major competitive strength, enabling it to capture a broad customer base and maintain high sales volume. Key Advantages Extensive Stocking and Brand Selection The shop maintains one of the largest inventories in the Northeast and the US, offering a comprehensive range of key products and an extensive list of major and niche brands, including premium lines such as DW, Yamaha, and Craviotto. This ensures broad customer appeal and immediate product availability. Established Regional and National Superstore Status Operating since 1991, the shop has cultivated a reputation as a "Drummer Super Store" with a significant regional and national presence. This indicates deep market integration and sustained customer trust over three decades. Integrated Retail, E-commerce, and Educational Offerings The shop provides multiple avenues for customer engagement through its public showroom, dedicated online shopping, established e-commerce channels on Reverb and eBay, and value-add services like lessons. This multi-faceted approach maximizes market reach and customer convenience.
Web Presence Breakdown Transactional Presence & Quality: 33 Social Media & Video Footprint: 34 Core Landing Page Usability: 14 Community & Service Integration: 14
Nearest drum shops: Portland Percussion Gray, Maine (14 mi) Drum Center of Portsmouth North Hampton, New Hampshire (55 mi) 247Drums Winchester, Massachusetts (95 mi) The Cymbal Boutique Boston, Massachusetts (101 mi) Boston Drum Center Canton, Massachusetts (113 mi)
Nearest large competitors: Guitar Center Portland, Maine (4 mi) Music & Arts Falmouth, Maine (4 mi) Guitar Center Portsmouth, New Hampshire (48 mi) Guitar Center Manchester, New Hampshire (76 mi) Music & Arts Manchester, New Hampshire (76 mi)