Established in 1979 on West 45th street in New York City, Drummers World began with the concept to provide serious and professional drummers and percussionists instruments of the highest quality available. Within months the store began attracting players who desired an alternative to the more established music stores in the New York area. A variety of drummers became customers because of the diversity of instruments. With a range of ethnic and folkloric drums, the store first attracted Brazilian percussionists who could experiment with the specialized items they previously found only in Brazil. Many jazz drummers were compelled by the wide selection of smaller size drum kits and imported Turkish handmade cymbals. Classical percussionists were intrigued with the selection of professional tambourines, triangles, timpani/keyboard mallets and keyboards. The store prided itself on doing expert repairs in a timely manner.
In 1990 the store moved one block north to West 46th street. Because of space limitations it moved in 1996 to its present location to accommodate the store’s wide range of world percussion. In the late ‘90’s, Drummers World began building the nesting drumset which is recognized as the epitome traveling outfit for the jobbing drummer. Endorsed by players from many countries because of the sound quality and portability, the drums are made by hand on the premises.
Acknowledged as “New York’s Percussion Headquarters†Drummers World has established a community of drummers who feel at home and serviced by the store. The shop has a website drummersworld.com which is constantly being developed and welcomes students as well as pros. It has and continues to attract the most successful and accomplished drummers in the world.
Be sure to check out the Drummers World channel on YouTube for store video updates, demos and interviews.
youtube.com/drummersworldnyc
