We have therefore made a list of the best places to go in Bristol for all of our student's drumming needs.
Drum Bank Music, established in 1990, is Bristol’s only independent drum shop. The shop started life in two small ports-cabins behind a charity shop. Founded by local drummer Paul Cleaver, the company has since grown into a major music shop based just off Gloucester Road. They stock a wide variety of instruments at varying price points. As well as accessories for drummers and the kits themselves, the shop has 5 rehearsal spaces and full backbone band equipment hire. With helpful staff and a big store, Drum Bank Music is definitely worth checking out. They can be found at 4 Sommerville Road, Avon, Bristol, BS7 9AA.
Professional Music Technology, located at 5 Rupert Street, Bristol, BS1 2PY, is a huge store in Bristol offering almost everything musical you could want. From guitars and basses to drums and PA equipment. They offer all the big brand names in drumming, including Stagg, Remo, Zildjian, Sabian, Mapex and many more. The staff have an excellent knowledge of their products and can help you with all of your band requirements. They also have a huge online catalogue with great B stock deals from around the UK.
Hobgoblin Bristol is now one of the company's biggest shops, having moved to great new larger premises on Park Street. This shop stocks Pearl and Atlas acoustic kits as well as Yamaha electronic kits. However, where this business sets itself apart is in its wide array of alternative percussion instruments, from bodhrans to folk drums to xylophones. They also have a wide range of second-hand instruments available - perfect for our students looking for a bargain. You can find Hobgoblin Music at 36 Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5JG.
Mickleburgh Musical Instruments
Mickleburgh is located at 1-9 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3PL & is an all round music store With acoustic and digital pianos, electronic keyboards, acoustic and electric guitars, stringed orchestral, brass and woodwind, drums and percussion, folk and educational it’s a musician’s dream of a never-ending musical experience. The building was originally opened in 1870 and has been ever changing over the years to become the store it is today.
