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Best Selling Products

Drum N Base Bass Drum Hoop Guard Protector
Drum-N-Base Bass Drum Hoop Guard
$7.99
Promuco Drumsticks John Bonham Signature
Promuco John Bonham Signature Drum Sticks
$12.99
Drum Center of Portsmouth Gift Card
Drum Center of Portsmouth Gift Card
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Remo Coated Ambassador 14 Inch Drum Head
Remo Ambassador Coated Drumhead 14"
$25.45
Remo Hazy Ambassador 14 Inch Drum Head
Remo Ambassador Hazy Snare Side Drumhead 14"
$22.95
Evans Clear 300 Snare Side Drum Head, 14 Inch
Evans 300 Clear Snare Side Drumhead 14"
$22.99
Tune-Bot STUDIO Electronic Drum Tuning Device
Tune-Bot STUDIO Electronic Drum Tuning Device
$99.95
Remo Coated Controlled Sound 14 Inch Drum Head w/Black Dot On Bottom
Remo Controlled Sound Coated Drumhead 14" w/Black Dot
$27.45
Remo Coated Emperor 14 Inch Drum Head
Remo Emperor Coated Drumhead 14"
$25.45
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Pro Cymbals at Reasonable Pricing | DCP Exclusive Avenir
September 10, 2026

Pro Cymbals at Reasonable Pricing | DCP Exclusive Avenir

Discover Avenir, DCP-exclusive professional cymbals with high-end sound, nine unique series, and exceptional value, designed for drummers of every ...
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Best-Selling Hi-Hat Cymbals of the 2020s
August 04, 2026

Our Best-Selling Hi-Hat Cymbals of the 2020s | Drum Center of Portsmouth

Discover Drum Center of Portsmouth's 20 best-selling hi-hat cymbals of the 2020s. Compare sounds, learn what makes each unique, and find your perfe...
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The Evolution of Maple Drum Sets
July 27, 2026

The Evolution of Maple Drum Sets

In the '90's, DW revolutionized the modern maple drum sound. In this retrospective, we'll discuss how the major Japanese drum companies responded a...
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Britain's Best - High End Drums from British Drum Co.
July 27, 2026

Britain's Best: High End Drums from British Drum Company | Drum Center of Portsmouth

Explore the British Drum Company’s premium drum sets, including the Legend MBX, Founders Reserve, and Lounge Series. Discover shell construction, h...
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Our Favorite Compact Drum Sets in 2026 | DCP
July 22, 2026

Our Favorite Compact Drum Sets in 2026

Discover the best compact drum sets of 2026 for gigs, rehearsals, and small stages. Compare Tama, Yamaha, Rogers, and Rhythm Tech.
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New Arrivals

DW Performance Rack Tom 12x9 Satin Tobacco
DW Performance Tom 12x9 Satin Tobacco
$529.00
DCP Master Class with Jeff Hamilton - October 22st, 2026 at 6pm - Drum Center Of Portsmouth
DCP Master Class with Jeff Hamilton - October 22nd, 2026 at 6pm
$20.00
Tama Signature Series Anika Nilles Snare Drum 14x6.5 - Drum Center Of Portsmouth
Tama Signature Series Anika Nilles Snare Drum 14x6.5
$849.99
DW Performance Rack Tom 13x9 Hard Satin Charcoal Metallic
DW Performance Tom 13x9 Hard Satin Charcoal Metallic
$648.00
Avenir Modern Cymbal Set 14/16/18/20 - Drum Center of Portsmouth
Avenir Modern Cymbal Set 14/16/18/20
$749.99
Avenir Amber Cymbal Set 14/16/18/20 - Drum Center of Portsmouth
Avenir Amber Cymbal Set 14/16/18/20
$749.99
Gretsch Catalina Club CC2 Tom 10x7 Gloss Crimson Burst - Drum Center Of Portsmouth
Gretsch Catalina Club CC2 Tom 10x7 Gloss Crimson Burst
$199.00
Tama Embroidered Logo Sustainable Retro Trucker Cap - Drum Center Of Portsmouth
Tama Embroidered Logo Sustainable Retro Trucker Cap
$34.95
Avenir Amber Splash Cymbal 10" - Drum Center of Portsmouth
Avenir Amber Splash Cymbal 10"
$59.99
Gretsch Catalina Club CC2 Tom 8x7 Satin Walnut Glaze - Drum Center Of Portsmouth
Gretsch Catalina Club CC2 Tom 8x7 Satin Walnut Glaze
$189.00

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Tycoon Percussion : 16 Nagado Daiko Traditional Red Finish
Tama. It's for you.

Sturdy. Comfortable. Firm, yet soft. Hydraulic lift is smooth. It's the sort of thing that, during use, if you never give it a thought, it's a good product. Yo.

Dan Krawiec
Tama HT850BC 1st Chair Round Rider XL Drum Throne HYDRAULIX w/Cloth top seat
Love it

Love it. Old school vibe. One less stand!

JOHNNY G
Gretsch G4825 Hinged Diamond Plate Tom/Floor Tom Bracket
Great staff

Great staff, very helpful

Mike Nash
Excellent

Excellent product

Anonymous
INDe Drum Labs SB1U Strainer & Universal Butt Plate Set Chrome
Sterling

These springs are the best yet….

Anonymous
DW DWSP024 High Tension Spring w/Felt Insert
I love blue

The t shirt looks good and fits well.

Terry Difazio
DCP Apparel: T-Shirt, Blue w/Gray Logo, X-Large
Great protection for your bass drum hoop

Great protection for your bass drum hoop.

jean-marie Corrois
Drum-N-Base Bass Drum Hoop Guard
Sonor gear

thanks again for your help Shane and gang at drumcenter

phil morrill
Sonor BA12-BR Basic Arm System Male Ratchet Assy for 1/2" Post

Super

Cesare
Vater Poly-Brush

Excelente servicio las baquetas son perfectas

Cesare
Vic Firth Modern Jazz Drum Stick MJC4
Great product

Great product

Anonymous
Drum-N-Base Bass Drum Hoop Guard
Throne

Very nice

Paul Linn
DW DWCP3100 3000 Series Round Top Drum Throne
Works as advertised

Works as advertised.

Anonymous
Gibraltar SC-DAVM Dual Adjust Video Mount (6mm)
The quality is awesome

The quality is awesome. 5 stars. The sound is amazing, wearm, substain is beautiful. Outstanding. Nice open sound, a little more then Legacy Mahogany kit.. I always think of Gene krupa, in sing sing sing . You cannot go wrong with a slingerland radio king drums. Test was on the heads that come with the kit.

Michael Kanellis
Slingerland Radio King 4pc Drum Set 24/13/16/14 White Marine Pearl
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