5688 N Northwest Hwy
Chicago, Illinois 60646
Phone: 312-770-1200
Email: john@vicsdrumshop.com
Web: vicsdrumshop.com ↗
Web Presence Score: 69
Showroom: Online sales only
Capacity Score: 85 Top Ten Score
Local pickup available: Yes
Founded: 2011
Owner: John Maloney

Vic's Drum Shop is an online-only drum specialty store in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2011, it's one of five drum shops in the Chicago area and in the state. Their showroom is available for in-person pick-up six days per week, plus they have an online store on Reverb. Vic's Drum Shop has a current Yelp rating of 5.0 with one review. The store owner is John Maloney.

Cymbals, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, electronic drums, gongs, hardware, mallets, marimbas, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, discounted pricing, lessons, online shopping, repairs, restorations, and trades

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Demographics
City: Chicago, Illinois Population: 2.7M Est. drum set purchases/yr: 900 *
Metro Stat. Area: Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL-IN-WI Population: 9.3M Est. drum set purchases/yr: 3.1K **

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

Competitive Profile
Vic's Drum Shop establishes a strong competitive position through its extensive online inventory, comprehensive service offerings, and strategic pricing. Its optimized e-commerce model and broad product range represent a major competitive strength in the percussion market. Key Advantages Extensive Inventory and Brand Portfolio The shop maintains a massive inventory encompassing acoustic and electronic percussion, parts, and accessories. It carries an extensive list of major brands and offers a wide array of key products, including pre-owned and vintage gear. Comprehensive Service and Pricing Model The business provides a robust suite of value-added services, including discounted pricing, lessons, repairs, restorations, and trade-ins, which addresses diverse customer needs. Optimized E-commerce and Remote Sales Operating exclusively with an online showroom and a dedicated Reverb.com shop, the business facilitates broad market reach and efficient sales operations without the overhead associated with a physical retail presence.
Web Presence Breakdown Transactional Presence & Quality: 28 Social Media & Video Footprint: 18 Core Landing Page Usability: 12 Community & Service Integration: 11
Nearest drum shops: Drugan's Drums Des Plaines, Illinois (6 mi) Mike's Drum Shop Villa Park, Illinois (12 mi) Steve Maxwell Drums Glendale Heights, Illinois (16 mi) UNdigital Drums Kenosha, Wisconsin (40 mi) Moon Dog Drum House Galesburg, Illinois (152 mi)
Nearest large competitors: Guitar Center Chicago, Illinois (8 mi) Guitar Center Arlington Heights, Illinois (11 mi) Guitar Center Highland Park, Illinois (12 mi) Music & Arts Itasca, Illinois (13 mi) Guitar Center Villa Park, Illinois (14 mi)