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Wood & Weather Drum Shop
110 Main St
South Hadley, Massachusetts 01075
Phone: 413-315-3409
Email: info@woodandweatherdrumshop.com
Web: woodandweatherdrumshop.com
Web Presence Score: 87 Top Ten Score
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 88 Top Ten Score
Founded: 2021
Owner: Joseph Barthelette

Wood & Weather Drum Shop
Image: Wood & Weather Drum Shop

Video: Drum History Podcast

About Wood & Weather Drum Shop

Wood & Weather Drum Shop is a drum specialty store located in South Hadley, Massachusetts. Established in 2021, it's the only drum shop in the Springfield area and one of five in Massachusetts. They have an online store on Reverb. Joseph Barthelette is the store owner.

Products and services

Apparel, bags and cases, cymbals, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, ethnic percussion, gongs, hand percussion, hardware, mallets, merch, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, discounted pricing, events, gift cards, lessons, online shopping, and rentals

Brands sold

Attack, Ayotte, Borba, Bosphorus, C&C, Canopus, Craviotto, Cymbal Craftsman, Danmar, Dixon, Doc Sweeney, Dragonfly Percussion, Dream, Drum Workshop, Dunnett, Evans, Gibraltar, Gon Bops, Gretsch, INDe, Istanbul Agop, Istanbul Mehmet, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Mapex, Meinl, Noble & Cooley, PDP, Paiste, Pearl, Pork Pie, Precision Drum Co., Premier, Puresound, Remo, Rogers, Royal, SKB, Sabian, Slingerland, Sonor, Tama, Turkish, UFIP, Vater, Vic Firth, WorldMax, Yamaha, and Zildjian
"South Hadley, Massachusetts based drum shop providing a curated selection of vintage & modern drums, cymbals, accessories, and everything in between."
— Wood & Weather Drum Shop

News

A Look at Wood and Weather Drum Shop with Joseph Barthelette
— Drum History Podcast, 2022-08-08
Wood and Weather Drum Shop
— Not So Modern Drummer, 2021-09-01

Demographics
City: South Hadley, Massachusetts
Population: 17.7K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 10 *
Metro Stat. Area: Springfield, MA
Population: 460.3K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 160 **

* Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of South Hadley from any retailer
** Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the Springfield area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
Wood & Weather Drum Shop establishes a robust competitive position through its multi-faceted approach, combining a physical retail presence with a strong online channel and a diverse, curated product offering. The shop's major competitive strength lies in its ability to serve a wide customer base with both vintage and modern instruments, complemented by a comprehensive suite of value-add services.
Key Advantages
Curated selection of vintage and modern drums, cymbals, and accessories.
This approach caters to a broad spectrum of drummers, from those seeking unique vintage instruments to those requiring contemporary gear, establishing a distinct market position. The extensive list of brands carried supports this strategy.
Comprehensive suite of value-add services.
The provision of discounted pricing, events, gift cards, lessons, online shopping, and rentals addresses diverse customer needs, fostering loyalty and repeat business beyond basic product transactions.
Integrated physical and e-commerce sales channels.
Operating a public showroom in South Hadley, Massachusetts, combined with an active Reverb shop, ensures both local foot traffic and a national/international online presence, maximizing market penetration and customer convenience.
Extensive range of key product categories.
The shop carries a wide array of products including apparel, bags and cases, cymbals, drum kits, ethnic percussion, hardware, and vintage gear, providing a comprehensive solution for drummers' diverse requirements.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 30
Social Media & Video Footprint: 32
Core Landing Page Usability: 12
Community & Service Integration: 13
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Dynamic Percussion
    East Hartford, Connecticut (30 mi)
  2. The Village Drum & Music
    North Scituate, Rhode Island (58 mi)
  3. CK's Drum Shop
    Uncasville, Connecticut (59 mi)
  4. Precision Drum Company
    Pleasant Valley, New York (69 mi)
  5. Boston Drum Center
    Canton, Massachusetts (76 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    West Springfield, Massachusetts (6 mi)
  2. Music & Arts
    Vernon, Connecticut (27 mi)
  3. Guitar Center
    Manchester, Connecticut (28 mi)
  4. Music & Arts
    Avon, Connecticut (31 mi)
  5. Music & Arts
    West Hartford, Connecticut (32 mi)
Sources
woodandweatherdrumshop.com (30), 2025-12-21
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (2988), 2025-12-21
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3277), 2025-12-21