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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: 89 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. The store owner is Philip Hornsey.

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, Aquarian, Attack, Black Swamp, British Drum Company, C&C, Canopus, Cymbal Craftsman, Danmar, Dixon, Dream, Drum Workshop, Evans, Gator, Gibraltar, Gon Bops, Gretsch, Grover, INDe, Istanbul Agop, Istanbul Mehmet, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Malletech, Marimba One, Meinl, Musser, Noble & Cooley, PDP, Paiste, Pearl, Pro Mark, Protection Racket, Puresound, Remo, Rhythm Tech, Rogers, Roland, Royal, Sabian, Sakae, Sela, Slingerland, Sonor, Tama, Toca, TreeWorks, Trick, Tycoon, Vater, Vic Firth, Wuhan, 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 establishes a strong competitive position through its comprehensive public retail presence, extensive product offerings, and a wide array of value-added services. Its hybrid operational model, combining a physical showroom with a robust online channel, positions it to capture significant market share. The shop presents a major competitive strength to rivals due to its deep inventory, diverse brand selection, and strong community engagement initiatives.
Key Advantages
Comprehensive Public Showroom and Value-Added Services
The public showroom model facilitates direct customer interaction and impulse purchases. This is complemented by a robust suite of value-added services including drum tuning, repairs, rehearsal space, and school programs, fostering strong community integration and recurring customer engagement.
Extensive Inventory and Diverse Brand Portfolio
The shop offers a wide array of key products, from drum kits and cymbals to handpans and ethnic percussion, including pre-owned and vintage gear. This is supported by an exceptionally broad selection of over 50 established and niche brands, ensuring comprehensive coverage for various customer needs and preferences.
Hybrid Retail and E-commerce Presence
Operating a public showroom in Montréal, Quebec, provides a strong local market presence and direct customer experience. This is strategically augmented by an active e-commerce channel on Reverb.com, extending the shop's reach to a broader national and international customer base.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 30
Social Media & Video Footprint: 33
Core Landing Page Usability: 13
Community & Service Integration: 13
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), 2025-11-08
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (2823), 2025-11-11
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3253), 2025-11-11