About Drum World

Orchestral & World Percussion  •  New & Used Drums
Accessories  •  Rentals  •  Repairs  •  Lessons

Established in 1979, Drum World continues the tradition of providing the Bay Area and Peninsula with all percussion needs. We also offer guitar lessons.

The shop is great for checking out new and vintage drum sets, snare drums, percussion instruments, cymbals, videos, dvds, and books catering to drummers, percussionists, pop music, and anyone who likes specialty shops. One may also find vintage and new videos playing of legendary musicians; Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, The Beatles, The Yardbirds, Louie Bellson, Stanton Moore, Steve Smith, Black Sabbath, Eric Clapton, Neil Peart, Wally Reyes, Jr., Gregg Bissonette, Beach Boys, U2, Phil Collins, The Monkees, Santana, Motown Grooves, Psychedelic, British Invasion, Country Rock, Jazz, Blues, Jefferson Airplane, Green Day, and the Hollies. A cool mix of drumming history and pop culture!

Drum World also has an excellent teaching staff that provides lessons for beginners to the advanced student in drum set, conga, timbale, marimba, and classical areas of percussion. Guitar lessons are now part of our education program.

So, if you need sticks, drums, tension rods, bongos, conga heads, ride or crash cymbals, guitar accessories, stop by and say hello. A complete drum shop for all drummers and percussionists. Drum World is not just another music store . . . it is an experience! Support your local retailer.

Musical Instruments have value -
don't buy cheap, buy smart!

A great way to waste your money is buying the cheapest instead of the best value. People often confuse the least expensive price with the best value. Unfortunately, the products with the least expensive prices are often a poor value. While price is an important factor that contributes to value, it isn't the only factor that one needs to consider. Solution: Look beyond price when you purchase a product. Consider how long you need it to last along with its price. Other factors you should consider that can contribute to value include quality, design, warranties and repair costs. By taking all these factors into consideration instead of focusing exclusively on price, you are much more likely to walk away with a drum kit or product that will be of value. Contact Drum World for assistance.

So, if you need a pair of sticks, a drum kit, a tension rod, a set of bongos, a conga head, or a medium crash - ride cymbal, stop by and say hello. A complete drum shop for all drummers and percussionists. Drum World is not just another music store . . . it is an experience! Support your local retailer.

For information call 650-572-9900 or fax 650-572-9975.

Let There Be Drums…The Beat Goes On!


1220 South El Camino Real, San Mateo, California 94402