965 Forest Ave
Portland, Maine 04103
Phone: 207-874-6630
Email: thedrumshopmaine@gmail.com
Web: drumsforless.com ↗
Web Presence Score: 88 Top Ten Score
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 90 Top Ten Score
Founded: 1991
Owner: Chris Dealaman

The Drum Shop is a drum specialty store located in Portland, Maine. Established 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. Chris Dealaman is the store owner.

Bags and cases, cajons, congas, cymbals, drum heads, drum kits, hardware, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, custom drums, drum tuning, 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 dominant market position as a premier destination for drumming equipment in the Northeast and nationally. Its operational model integrates a high-visibility public showroom with robust e-commerce channels, ensuring broad customer access and significant sales volume potential. Key Advantages Extensive Stocking and Premium Brand Curation The shop maintains one of the largest inventories in the Northeast and the US, offering a comprehensive selection across numerous product categories including vintage and pre-owned gear. It features a curated portfolio of premium brands such as DW, Yamaha, and Craviotto, catering to diverse customer requirements. Integrated Public Showroom and Multi-Channel E-commerce Operating with a public showroom in Portland, Maine, the shop facilitates direct customer engagement and impulse purchases. This physical presence is augmented by established e-commerce channels on Reverb and eBay, extending its sales reach beyond the local market and optimizing revenue generation. Comprehensive Value-Add Services The shop provides custom drum services, professional drum tuning, and lessons. These offerings enhance the customer experience, build loyalty, and establish additional revenue streams, positioning the shop as a full-service resource for drummers. Established Market Presence Since 1991 Founded in 1991, The Drum Shop possesses a long operational history, which contributes to established brand recognition and customer trust within the drumming community. This longevity supports its position as a reliable and authoritative source for drumming equipment.
Web Presence Breakdown Transactional Presence & Quality: 30 Social Media & Video Footprint: 33 Core Landing Page Usability: 12 Community & Service Integration: 13
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)