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Timpano Percussion
2174 Mont-Royal Ave E
Montréal, Quebec H2H 1K3
Phone: 514-528-9535
Email: info@timpano-percussion.com
Web: timpano-percussion.com
Web Presence Score: 94 Top Ten Score
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 90 Top Ten Score
Founded: 2010
Owner: Philip Hornsey

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About Timpano Percussion

Timpano Percussion is a drum shop located in Montréal, Quebec. Established in 2010, it's one of two drum specialty stores in the Metropolitan Montréal area and in the province. They have an online store on Reverb. Philip Hornsey is the store owner.

Products and services

Apparel, bags and cases, bongos, cajons, congas, cymbals, djembes, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, electronic drums, ethnic percussion, frame drums, gongs, hand percussion, hardware, mallets, marimbas, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, discounted pricing, drum tuning, events, gift cards, online shopping, rehearsal space, repairs, school programs, and workshops

Brands sold

A&F, Ahead, Alesis, Anatolian, Aquarian, Attack, Black Swamp, British Drum Company, C&C, Canopus, Cymbal Craftsman, Danmar, Dixon, Dream, Drum Workshop, Evans, Gator, Gibraltar, Gon Bops, Gretsch, Grover, Istanbul Agop, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Malletech, Marimba One, Meinl, Musser, Noble & Cooley, PDP, Paiste, Pearl, Premier, Pro Mark, Protection Racket, Puresound, RCI, Remo, Rhythm Tech, Rogers, Roland, Royal, Sabian, Sakae, Sela, Slingerland, Sonor, Tama, Toca, TreeWorks, Turkish, Tycoon, Vater, Vic Firth, Yamaha, and Zildjian
"drums percussion cymbals handpans snares"
— Timpano Percussion

Demographics
City: Montréal, Quebec
Population: 1.8M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 590 *
Census Metro Area: Metropolitan Montréal
Population: 4.3M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 1.4K **

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

Competitive Profile
Timpano Percussion operates as a comprehensive, full-service destination for percussionists in Montréal, Quebec. Its major competitive strength lies in its extensive product offering, diverse brand portfolio, and a wide array of value-add services, establishing it as a central resource for the local and regional drumming community.
Key Advantages
Extensive inventory across multiple percussion categories.
The shop offers a wide range of products including drums, percussion, cymbals, handpans, and snares, complemented by a comprehensive list of key products from apparel to vintage gear. This breadth caters to diverse customer needs and skill levels.
Comprehensive selection of industry-leading and specialized brands.
Timpano Percussion carries over 50 distinct brands, encompassing major manufacturers like Pearl, Tama, Zildjian, and Roland, alongside boutique and specialized brands such as A&F, British Drum Company, and Cymbal Craftsman. This extensive brand offering provides customers with significant choice and access to a wide array of quality instruments and accessories.
Diverse range of support and community-focused services.
The shop provides essential services such as Drum Tuning, Repairs, and Online Shopping, alongside community-building initiatives like Events, Rehearsal Space, School Programs, and Workshops. These services enhance customer loyalty and establish the shop as a central hub for percussion education and practice.
Established public showroom combined with e-commerce channel.
Operating a public showroom in Montréal provides direct customer interaction and impulse purchase opportunities. The integration of an e-commerce channel via Reverb.com extends its reach beyond the local market, facilitating sales to a broader customer base.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 32
Social Media & Video Footprint: 34
Core Landing Page Usability: 14
Community & Service Integration: 14
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Drum Bazar
    Montréal, Quebec (7 km)
  2. Dave's Drum Shop
    Ottawa, Ontario (166 km)
  3. Portland Percussion
    Gray, Maine (318 km)
  4. The Drum Shop
    Portland, Maine (332 km)
  5. Drum Center of Portsmouth
    North Hampton, New Hampshire (358 km)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Steve's Music
    Montréal, Quebec (3 km)
  2. Long & McQuade
    Longueuil, Québec (8 km)
  3. Long & McQuade
    Montréal, Québec (8 km)
  4. Steve's Music
    Greenfield Park, Quebec (10 km)
  5. Long & McQuade
    Laval, Québec (15 km)
Sources
timpano-percussion.com (30), 2025-12-22
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3152), 2025-12-22
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (2998), 2025-12-22