Drum Depot
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Tuesday: 11:00 - 16:00
Wednesday: 11:00 - 16:00
Thursday: 11:00 - 16:00
Friday: 11:00 - 16:00
Saturday: -
Sunday: -
About Drum Depot
Wales' LARGEST specialist drum store
Drum Depot Description
In 2011, a crack team of drum loving dudes were forced to shop elsewhere because their favourite drum store had taken early retirement. These lads promptly escaped into the community and sought refuge at the Pumping Station, Cardiff (CF11 8TT). Today, still saddened by the loss and not content on shopping anywhere else, they survive as drummers that strive for perfection – a level that can only be reached / delivered if they opened their own store. . . .
. . . . . If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them (it shouldn't be difficult, we just told you where they are! ) maybe you should call into the. . . DRUM DEPOT! !
Reviews
Thurs 28th March - Shop open 10am to 6pm.
Morning.
Could this be the last day of stock take?... Does that mean no more starts before sunrise? Is it possible we’ve now counted every single item in-store? Or is it all just a dream (nightmare...)?
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Evening.
B-Man was so chuffed with the positive feedback on the first kit demo he's done for the shop (in 7 years) he got a bit ahead of himself and asked if he could do another one...
Obviously, we had to tell him NO!!!! Can't have him getting all high and mighty over ONE demo!!! What a cheek....
... Unfortunately, he didn't take the news too well.
DDC Out.
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Afternoon.
Meetings...
Fun times!!
Warm and friendly welcome asking me if I wanted a hot brew. Made me feel really at home, and as if I'd known them for years. Really genuine people who just love to natter, listen to stories and don't put any pressure on you to buy anything.
Their stock is unbelievable - laid out really well to find your way around! I could've spent hours in there today.
Visited the shop on Christmas Eve. I am visiting family and needed some gear I can't get local in Spain. I was in drummers heaven they had everything I needed I was in Drummers heaven well done lad's I'm trying to get my daughter yo let me visit again tomorrow fingers crossed.
Simply amazing �
The care you all took to present Lorenzo’s 9th Birthday surprise Pearl drum kit to him was awesome! He was lit up, especially when he saw the message you had printed for him and his new drums on the mini stage �
From his lessons with Jiff to the kits and equipment you sell, we would never go anywhere else!
Top team - Thank you for you ��
Many thanks the Brett, H and all the others who patiently answered my questions before purchasing and then talked me through some self-made glitches with my son's Yamaha 430 kit. He's very happy and, therefore, so am I.
Lovely staff, an amazing range and well worth the trip to Wales to get the level of expertise they offered.
I've always heard about this place and today, just by chance, I was in close proximity. To my surprise, they were open, so I went in for a nose. I was soon greeted by the friendly staff who were happy to have me drop in for a nose. After a quick chat about the possible purchase of a venue house-kit, I was even offered a bottle of chilled water for my walk back to work (Cardiff bay). Treatment like this really adds value to a business! If you're serious about drumming then go to this place. Not only do they have a fantastic catalogue of gear, they're super friendly and happy to help.
I'm not even a drummer I'm a bassist and I love this place
I go to some of the clinics with all my drummer pals and they're just great.
Wish we had a place like this for us little old bass players lol
I have nothing but praise for Drum Depot. Bought a kit from them and unfortunately UPS did their best to not deliver it. Brett went above and beyond to sort it out for me, even on his day off.
Safe to say he did sort it and I'm so pleased with the kit.
Don't hesitate to use these guys. They know about customer service. And drums fortunately!
Had a fantastic experience with the guys at Drum Depot. I'm a born again drummer who sauntered in to the showroom a couple of years back, mainly to kill time. No judgement, great service and I left feeling good about the place. Fast forward 24 months and I've moved out to the country and in to a house that happens to have a decent size garage. "What would you like for your 40th, James?" says the missus. "A drum kit!" says I! Back down the M4 to Drum Depot, a bash around on the kit I wanted and a deal as stuck there and then. Mark brought the kit to my house and set it up for me and could not have been more friendly. Great experience all-round and I look forward to dealing with the guys again in the near future. Bravo!
Great place to go friendly staff very helpful and a massive choice. Felt like a kid a sweet shop. Definitely the place to go for your kit �
First visit to the depot today and was well impressed with the customer service we received.
Made to feel very at ease knowing that we knew nothing about drums, my son was given excellent introduction to the world of drums
Cheers Brett and all at the depot
First time to Drum Depot today. Only went in for some drum heads, I felt like Charlie the first time he went into the chocolate factory. So many goodies which I'm not able to buy at the moment. Great vibe and knowledge from staff, was even offered a cuppa for the road! Top shop, will be visiting again! :-)
Fantastic shop and staff couldn’t do enough to help and fist class advice only went in for
Some sticks but will be buying a new kit from them in the near future it’s a Drummer’s Heaven in Drum Depot!
Drum depot is the ultimate play area for all tub Thumpers, both casual and fanatical! The friendly vibe that greets you is great. Brett, Mark & Co. go out of their way to help you, and the level of stock is frighteningly awesome :-) I just recently bought my Mapex saturn V from them, as well as a Yamaha sensitive snare, and thanks to Brett's generosity, I even had an amazing deal on a set of Mapex armoury twin pedals!! 5*****!
Drum Depot sets the bar high and shows you that when a business is run well and done right you can still be competitive with the online market, as it is essential for musicians to try before they buy. They always have what i need, haven't let me down. Everyone who works there has tons of knowledge to offer as they are all experienced musicians with great connections to the trade which explains why thier drum clinics are always sold out with the likes of jo jo mayer, dave wreckl, benny grebb and the list goes on... can't get much better than Cardiff Drum Depot! Thank you guys x
Drum Depot are the goto one stop place for drummers. Brett, Mark and the team will make sure you get the best you can get for your budget. In with the deal you get the best customer service in the business with a lovely cuppa��
DD gave me great customer service when buying my new TD-50K(still can't believe I own one..). Highly recommend them, there was no pressure, everything super laid back, and I'm in love with the new kit! Thanks guys, and thanks Brett!
Came in for ear plugs back in October 2017, very polite and friendly staff helped me with no fuss whatsoever. Having seen the number of drum kits and accessories within, I mentioned that I had always fancied playing drums but just never got around to it. I have now been back and forth nearly every week since, having lessons. I love this place and more so I love drumming, should have done it years ago!!!
Brilliant staff, brilliant stock, brilliant customer service. I've been to many drum stores over the years and I've never come across a store that has such good stock and staff that really do want to help you and give you what you really need. Will always recommend this store to anyone across Wales and the UK.
Evening.
B-Man was so chuffed with the positive feedback on the first kit demo he's done for the shop (in 7 years) he got a bit ahead of himself and asked if he could do another one...
Obviously, we had to tell him NO!!!! Can't have him getting all high and mighty over ONE demo!!! What a cheek....
... Unfortunately, he didn't take the news too well.
DDC Out.
See More
Warm and friendly welcome asking me if I wanted a hot brew. Made me feel really at home, and as if I'd known them for years. Really genuine people who just love to natter, listen to stories and don't put any pressure on you to buy anything.
Their stock is unbelievable - laid out really well to find your way around! I could've spent hours in there today.
Visited the shop on Christmas Eve. I am visiting family and needed some gear I can't get local in Spain. I was in drummers heaven they had everything I needed I was in Drummers heaven well done lad's I'm trying to get my daughter yo let me visit again tomorrow fingers crossed.
Simply amazing �
The care you all took to present Lorenzo’s 9th Birthday surprise Pearl drum kit to him was awesome! He was lit up, especially when he saw the message you had printed for him and his new drums on the mini stage �
From his lessons with Jiff to the kits and equipment you sell, we would never go anywhere else!
Top team - Thank you for you ��
Many thanks the Brett, H and all the others who patiently answered my questions before purchasing and then talked me through some self-made glitches with my son's Yamaha 430 kit. He's very happy and, therefore, so am I.
Lovely staff, an amazing range and well worth the trip to Wales to get the level of expertise they offered.
I've always heard about this place and today, just by chance, I was in close proximity. To my surprise, they were open, so I went in for a nose. I was soon greeted by the friendly staff who were happy to have me drop in for a nose. After a quick chat about the possible purchase of a venue house-kit, I was even offered a bottle of chilled water for my walk back to work (Cardiff bay). Treatment like this really adds value to a business! If you're serious about drumming then go to this place. Not only do they have a fantastic catalogue of gear, they're super friendly and happy to help.
I'm not even a drummer I'm a bassist and I love this place
I go to some of the clinics with all my drummer pals and they're just great.
Wish we had a place like this for us little old bass players lol
I have nothing but praise for Drum Depot. Bought a kit from them and unfortunately UPS did their best to not deliver it. Brett went above and beyond to sort it out for me, even on his day off.
Safe to say he did sort it and I'm so pleased with the kit.
Don't hesitate to use these guys. They know about customer service. And drums fortunately!
Had a fantastic experience with the guys at Drum Depot. I'm a born again drummer who sauntered in to the showroom a couple of years back, mainly to kill time. No judgement, great service and I left feeling good about the place. Fast forward 24 months and I've moved out to the country and in to a house that happens to have a decent size garage. "What would you like for your 40th, James?" says the missus. "A drum kit!" says I! Back down the M4 to Drum Depot, a bash around on the kit I wanted and a deal as stuck there and then. Mark brought the kit to my house and set it up for me and could not have been more friendly. Great experience all-round and I look forward to dealing with the guys again in the near future. Bravo!
Great place to go friendly staff very helpful and a massive choice. Felt like a kid a sweet shop. Definitely the place to go for your kit �
First visit to the depot today and was well impressed with the customer service we received.
Made to feel very at ease knowing that we knew nothing about drums, my son was given excellent introduction to the world of drums
Cheers Brett and all at the depot
First time to Drum Depot today. Only went in for some drum heads, I felt like Charlie the first time he went into the chocolate factory. So many goodies which I'm not able to buy at the moment. Great vibe and knowledge from staff, was even offered a cuppa for the road! Top shop, will be visiting again! :-)
Fantastic shop and staff couldn’t do enough to help and fist class advice only went in for
Some sticks but will be buying a new kit from them in the near future it’s a Drummer’s Heaven in Drum Depot!
Drum depot is the ultimate play area for all tub Thumpers, both casual and fanatical! The friendly vibe that greets you is great. Brett, Mark & Co. go out of their way to help you, and the level of stock is frighteningly awesome :-) I just recently bought my Mapex saturn V from them, as well as a Yamaha sensitive snare, and thanks to Brett's generosity, I even had an amazing deal on a set of Mapex armoury twin pedals!! 5*****!
Drum Depot sets the bar high and shows you that when a business is run well and done right you can still be competitive with the online market, as it is essential for musicians to try before they buy. They always have what i need, haven't let me down. Everyone who works there has tons of knowledge to offer as they are all experienced musicians with great connections to the trade which explains why thier drum clinics are always sold out with the likes of jo jo mayer, dave wreckl, benny grebb and the list goes on... can't get much better than Cardiff Drum Depot! Thank you guys x
Drum Depot are the goto one stop place for drummers. Brett, Mark and the team will make sure you get the best you can get for your budget. In with the deal you get the best customer service in the business with a lovely cuppa��
DD gave me great customer service when buying my new TD-50K(still can't believe I own one..). Highly recommend them, there was no pressure, everything super laid back, and I'm in love with the new kit! Thanks guys, and thanks Brett!
Came in for ear plugs back in October 2017, very polite and friendly staff helped me with no fuss whatsoever. Having seen the number of drum kits and accessories within, I mentioned that I had always fancied playing drums but just never got around to it. I have now been back and forth nearly every week since, having lessons. I love this place and more so I love drumming, should have done it years ago!!!
Brilliant staff, brilliant stock, brilliant customer service. I've been to many drum stores over the years and I've never come across a store that has such good stock and staff that really do want to help you and give you what you really need. Will always recommend this store to anyone across Wales and the UK.
Evening.
B-Man was so chuffed with the positive feedback on the first kit demo he's done for the shop (in 7 years) he got a bit ahead of himself and asked if he could do another one...
Obviously, we had to tell him NO!!!! Can't have him getting all high and mighty over ONE demo!!! What a cheek....
... Unfortunately, he didn't take the news too well.
DDC Out.
See More
Warm and friendly welcome asking me if I wanted a hot brew. Made me feel really at home, and as if I'd known them for years. Really genuine people who just love to natter, listen to stories and don't put any pressure on you to buy anything.
Their stock is unbelievable - laid out really well to find your way around! I could've spent hours in there today.
Visited the shop on Christmas Eve. I am visiting family and needed some gear I can't get local in Spain. I was in drummers heaven they had everything I needed I was in Drummers heaven well done lad's I'm trying to get my daughter yo let me visit again tomorrow fingers crossed.
Simply amazing �
The care you all took to present Lorenzo’s 9th Birthday surprise Pearl drum kit to him was awesome! He was lit up, especially when he saw the message you had printed for him and his new drums on the mini stage �
From his lessons with Jiff to the kits and equipment you sell, we would never go anywhere else!
Top team - Thank you for you ��
Many thanks the Brett, H and all the others who patiently answered my questions before purchasing and then talked me through some self-made glitches with my son's Yamaha 430 kit. He's very happy and, therefore, so am I.
Lovely staff, an amazing range and well worth the trip to Wales to get the level of expertise they offered.
I've always heard about this place and today, just by chance, I was in close proximity. To my surprise, they were open, so I went in for a nose. I was soon greeted by the friendly staff who were happy to have me drop in for a nose. After a quick chat about the possible purchase of a venue house-kit, I was even offered a bottle of chilled water for my walk back to work (Cardiff bay). Treatment like this really adds value to a business! If you're serious about drumming then go to this place. Not only do they have a fantastic catalogue of gear, they're super friendly and happy to help.
I'm not even a drummer I'm a bassist and I love this place
I go to some of the clinics with all my drummer pals and they're just great.
Wish we had a place like this for us little old bass players lol
I have nothing but praise for Drum Depot. Bought a kit from them and unfortunately UPS did their best to not deliver it. Brett went above and beyond to sort it out for me, even on his day off.
Safe to say he did sort it and I'm so pleased with the kit.
Don't hesitate to use these guys. They know about customer service. And drums fortunately!
Had a fantastic experience with the guys at Drum Depot. I'm a born again drummer who sauntered in to the showroom a couple of years back, mainly to kill time. No judgement, great service and I left feeling good about the place. Fast forward 24 months and I've moved out to the country and in to a house that happens to have a decent size garage. "What would you like for your 40th, James?" says the missus. "A drum kit!" says I! Back down the M4 to Drum Depot, a bash around on the kit I wanted and a deal as stuck there and then. Mark brought the kit to my house and set it up for me and could not have been more friendly. Great experience all-round and I look forward to dealing with the guys again in the near future. Bravo!
Great place to go friendly staff very helpful and a massive choice. Felt like a kid a sweet shop. Definitely the place to go for your kit �
First visit to the depot today and was well impressed with the customer service we received.
Made to feel very at ease knowing that we knew nothing about drums, my son was given excellent introduction to the world of drums
Cheers Brett and all at the depot
First time to Drum Depot today. Only went in for some drum heads, I felt like Charlie the first time he went into the chocolate factory. So many goodies which I'm not able to buy at the moment. Great vibe and knowledge from staff, was even offered a cuppa for the road! Top shop, will be visiting again! :-)
Fantastic shop and staff couldn’t do enough to help and fist class advice only went in for
Some sticks but will be buying a new kit from them in the near future it’s a Drummer’s Heaven in Drum Depot!
Drum depot is the ultimate play area for all tub Thumpers, both casual and fanatical! The friendly vibe that greets you is great. Brett, Mark & Co. go out of their way to help you, and the level of stock is frighteningly awesome :-) I just recently bought my Mapex saturn V from them, as well as a Yamaha sensitive snare, and thanks to Brett's generosity, I even had an amazing deal on a set of Mapex armoury twin pedals!! 5*****!
Drum Depot sets the bar high and shows you that when a business is run well and done right you can still be competitive with the online market, as it is essential for musicians to try before they buy. They always have what i need, haven't let me down. Everyone who works there has tons of knowledge to offer as they are all experienced musicians with great connections to the trade which explains why thier drum clinics are always sold out with the likes of jo jo mayer, dave wreckl, benny grebb and the list goes on... can't get much better than Cardiff Drum Depot! Thank you guys x
Drum Depot are the goto one stop place for drummers. Brett, Mark and the team will make sure you get the best you can get for your budget. In with the deal you get the best customer service in the business with a lovely cuppa��
DD gave me great customer service when buying my new TD-50K(still can't believe I own one..). Highly recommend them, there was no pressure, everything super laid back, and I'm in love with the new kit! Thanks guys, and thanks Brett!
Came in for ear plugs back in October 2017, very polite and friendly staff helped me with no fuss whatsoever. Having seen the number of drum kits and accessories within, I mentioned that I had always fancied playing drums but just never got around to it. I have now been back and forth nearly every week since, having lessons. I love this place and more so I love drumming, should have done it years ago!!!
Brilliant staff, brilliant stock, brilliant customer service. I've been to many drum stores over the years and I've never come across a store that has such good stock and staff that really do want to help you and give you what you really need. Will always recommend this store to anyone across Wales and the UK.
Evening.
B-Man was so chuffed with the positive feedback on the first kit demo he's done for the shop (in 7 years) he got a bit ahead of himself and asked if he could do another one...
Obviously, we had to tell him NO!!!! Can't have him getting all high and mighty over ONE demo!!! What a cheek....
... Unfortunately, he didn't take the news too well.
DDC Out.
See More
Warm and friendly welcome asking me if I wanted a hot brew. Made me feel really at home, and as if I'd known them for years. Really genuine people who just love to natter, listen to stories and don't put any pressure on you to buy anything.
Their stock is unbelievable - laid out really well to find your way around! I could've spent hours in there today.
Visited the shop on Christmas Eve. I am visiting family and needed some gear I can't get local in Spain. I was in drummers heaven they had everything I needed I was in Drummers heaven well done lad's I'm trying to get my daughter yo let me visit again tomorrow fingers crossed.
Simply amazing �
The care you all took to present Lorenzo’s 9th Birthday surprise Pearl drum kit to him was awesome! He was lit up, especially when he saw the message you had printed for him and his new drums on the mini stage �
From his lessons with Jiff to the kits and equipment you sell, we would never go anywhere else!
Top team - Thank you for you ��
Many thanks the Brett, H and all the others who patiently answered my questions before purchasing and then talked me through some self-made glitches with my son's Yamaha 430 kit. He's very happy and, therefore, so am I.
Lovely staff, an amazing range and well worth the trip to Wales to get the level of expertise they offered.
I've always heard about this place and today, just by chance, I was in close proximity. To my surprise, they were open, so I went in for a nose. I was soon greeted by the friendly staff who were happy to have me drop in for a nose. After a quick chat about the possible purchase of a venue house-kit, I was even offered a bottle of chilled water for my walk back to work (Cardiff bay). Treatment like this really adds value to a business! If you're serious about drumming then go to this place. Not only do they have a fantastic catalogue of gear, they're super friendly and happy to help.
I'm not even a drummer I'm a bassist and I love this place
I go to some of the clinics with all my drummer pals and they're just great.
Wish we had a place like this for us little old bass players lol
I have nothing but praise for Drum Depot. Bought a kit from them and unfortunately UPS did their best to not deliver it. Brett went above and beyond to sort it out for me, even on his day off.
Safe to say he did sort it and I'm so pleased with the kit.
Don't hesitate to use these guys. They know about customer service. And drums fortunately!
Had a fantastic experience with the guys at Drum Depot. I'm a born again drummer who sauntered in to the showroom a couple of years back, mainly to kill time. No judgement, great service and I left feeling good about the place. Fast forward 24 months and I've moved out to the country and in to a house that happens to have a decent size garage. "What would you like for your 40th, James?" says the missus. "A drum kit!" says I! Back down the M4 to Drum Depot, a bash around on the kit I wanted and a deal as stuck there and then. Mark brought the kit to my house and set it up for me and could not have been more friendly. Great experience all-round and I look forward to dealing with the guys again in the near future. Bravo!
Great place to go friendly staff very helpful and a massive choice. Felt like a kid a sweet shop. Definitely the place to go for your kit �
First visit to the depot today and was well impressed with the customer service we received.
Made to feel very at ease knowing that we knew nothing about drums, my son was given excellent introduction to the world of drums
Cheers Brett and all at the depot
First time to Drum Depot today. Only went in for some drum heads, I felt like Charlie the first time he went into the chocolate factory. So many goodies which I'm not able to buy at the moment. Great vibe and knowledge from staff, was even offered a cuppa for the road! Top shop, will be visiting again! :-)
Fantastic shop and staff couldn’t do enough to help and fist class advice only went in for
Some sticks but will be buying a new kit from them in the near future it’s a Drummer’s Heaven in Drum Depot!
Drum depot is the ultimate play area for all tub Thumpers, both casual and fanatical! The friendly vibe that greets you is great. Brett, Mark & Co. go out of their way to help you, and the level of stock is frighteningly awesome :-) I just recently bought my Mapex saturn V from them, as well as a Yamaha sensitive snare, and thanks to Brett's generosity, I even had an amazing deal on a set of Mapex armoury twin pedals!! 5*****!
Drum Depot sets the bar high and shows you that when a business is run well and done right you can still be competitive with the online market, as it is essential for musicians to try before they buy. They always have what i need, haven't let me down. Everyone who works there has tons of knowledge to offer as they are all experienced musicians with great connections to the trade which explains why thier drum clinics are always sold out with the likes of jo jo mayer, dave wreckl, benny grebb and the list goes on... can't get much better than Cardiff Drum Depot! Thank you guys x
Drum Depot are the goto one stop place for drummers. Brett, Mark and the team will make sure you get the best you can get for your budget. In with the deal you get the best customer service in the business with a lovely cuppa��
DD gave me great customer service when buying my new TD-50K(still can't believe I own one..). Highly recommend them, there was no pressure, everything super laid back, and I'm in love with the new kit! Thanks guys, and thanks Brett!
Came in for ear plugs back in October 2017, very polite and friendly staff helped me with no fuss whatsoever. Having seen the number of drum kits and accessories within, I mentioned that I had always fancied playing drums but just never got around to it. I have now been back and forth nearly every week since, having lessons. I love this place and more so I love drumming, should have done it years ago!!!
Brilliant staff, brilliant stock, brilliant customer service. I've been to many drum stores over the years and I've never come across a store that has such good stock and staff that really do want to help you and give you what you really need. Will always recommend this store to anyone across Wales and the UK.
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Tuesday: 11:00 - 16:00
Wednesday: 11:00 - 16:00
Thursday: 11:00 - 16:00
Friday: 11:00 - 16:00
Saturday: -
Sunday: -
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