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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
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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
Zildjian A Sweet Set Cymbal Pack - DCP Exclusive! - Drum Center Of Portsmouth
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Zildjian A Sweet Set Cymbal Pack 15/18/20/23 - DCP Exclusive!
$1,554.95
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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Double Bass Drum Set Battle | Tama vs. Yamaha
June 04, 2026

7 Best Bongos for Beginners, Gigging Players, and Latin Grooves

Looking for bongos that sound good and feel easy to play? Compare top picks for beginners, gigging players, and richer traditional tone.
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DW 9000X Hardware Pack
June 01, 2026

DW 9000X Series Hardware Review: A Closer Look at the Latest Innovations

DW has introduced several groundbreaking innovations with the 9000X series of drum hardware.In this article, we go in depth and point out all of th...
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Double Bass Drum Set Battle | Tama vs. Yamaha
May 29, 2026

Double Bass Drum Set Battle | Tama vs Yamaha Kits

Compare Tama Imperialstar and Yamaha Stage Custom Birch double bass drum kits. Find the best affordable metal drum set at Drum Center of Portsmouth.
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Best Snare Wires: 7 Top Picks We've Tested and Recommend
May 26, 2026

Best Snare Wires: 7 Top Picks We've Tested and Recommend

Discover the best snare wires for your drum. Compare 12 to 42 strands, materials, tone, and sensitivity with 7 expert picks we recommend.
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Coated vs Clear Drum Heads: Best Picks for Your Playing Style
May 21, 2026

Coated vs Clear Drum Heads: Best Picks for Your Playing Style

Discover coated vs clear drum heads, their impact on tone, feel, and mic placement, plus expert picks for every style at Drum Center of Portsmouth.
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New Arrivals

Paiste Cymbal System - Drum Center of Portsmouth
Paiste Cymbal Care Cleaner
$24.00
Paiste Cymbal System - Drum Center of Portsmouth
Paiste Cymbal Care Maintainer
$24.00
Paiste Cymbal System - Drum Center of Portsmouth
Paiste Cymbal Care Protector
$24.00
DW Collectors Maple Snare Drum 14x6.5 Satin Natural - Custom Profile!
DW Collectors Maple Snare Drum 14x6.5 Satin Natural - Custom DCP Specs!
$799.25
Vater Dom Famularo's Pad Stick - Drum Center Of Portsmouth
Vater Dom Famularo's Pad Stick
$13.99
DW Collectors Bell Brass Snare Drum 14x6.5 - Drum Center Of Portsmouth
DW Collectors Bell Brass Snare Drum 14x6.5
$999.00
Meinl Waxed Drumsticks 5A - Drum Center Of Portsmouth
Meinl Waxed Drumsticks 5A
$12.99
DW Collectors Black Nickel Over Brass Snare Drum 14x8 Gold Hardware
DW Collectors Black Nickel Over Brass Snare Drum 14x8 w/Gold Hardware
$882.70
DW Collectors Black Nickel Over Brass Snare Drum 14x6.5 Gold Hardware - Drum Center Of Portsmouth
DW Collectors Black Nickel Over Brass Snare Drum 14x6.5 w/Gold Hardware
$843.70
Tama Starclassic G-Walnut/Birch Snare Drum 14x6.5 Crimson Sapphire Cascade - Drum Center of Portsmouth
Tama Starclassic G-Walnut/Birch Snare Drum 14x6.5 Crimson Sapphire Cascade
$599.99

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Nicest snare drum finish I’ve seen… and of course sounds great

Nicest snare drum finish I’ve seen… and of course sounds great. Every time I get something from Dcp it’s top notch.

Alan Merrill
DW Performance Snare Drum 14x5.5 Walnut Lacquer - DCP Exclusive!
DW Performance Snare Drum 14x5.5 Walnut Lacquer - DCP Exclusive!
A great lighter alternative to my usual SD1 General sticks

A great lighter alternative to my usual SD1 General sticks.

Newlin Rankin
Vic Firth American Custom Drum Stick Bolero
Vic Firth American Custom Drum Stick Bolero
Love

Love it!

Rebecca Banks
Gretsch USA Custom Snare Drum 14x6.5 8-Lug w/Micro-Sensitive 60s Marine Pearl
Gretsch USA Custom Snare Drum 14x6.5 8-Lug w/Micro-Sensitive 60s Marine Pearl
Classy

Very well designed case. Really like the extra pocket for a spare head! We shall see how it holds up. Not worried about it because Gator Products are Rock solid. Had band mates tell me it looks classy. I guess that's' a good thing?

Jim E Anderson
Gator Icon Snare Drum Bag 14x6.5 Red
Gator Icon Snare Drum Bag 14x6.5 Red
Canopy Snare wires rule

Canopy Snare wires rule.

Zachary Morton
Canopus Back Beat Snare Wire for 14" Chrome Plated
Canopus Back Beat Snare Wire for 14" Chrome Plated
Great strainer for an import product

Great strainer for an import product.

I bought it because it is black

Zachary Morton
Ludwig P88I Snare Strainer/Butt Combo Black
Ludwig P88I Snare Strainer/Butt Combo Black
I use this as a tom stand

I use this as a tom stand.it is good . I have ir set as high as it will go.

Zachary Morton
Yamaha SS-662 600 Series Single-Braced Snare Stand for 10/12 Snares
Yamaha SS-662 600 Series Single-Braced Snare Stand for 10/12 Snares
I love Yamaha's 700 series hardware

I love Yamaha's 700 series hardware.

Simple and sturdy..

Perfect!

Zachary Morton
Yamaha CS-750 Straight Cymbal Stand, Medium Weight, Single Braced
Yamaha CS-750 Straight Cymbal Stand, Medium Weight, Single Braced
Another great product from the Yamaha 700

Another great product from the Yamaha 700 series

Zachary Morton
Yamaha CS-755 700 Series Single-Braced Boom Cymbal Stand
Yamaha CS-755 700 Series Single-Braced Boom Cymbal Stand
The seat is thin but it has enough padding for comfort

The seat is thin but it has enough padding for comfort. I love the 700 series hardware.

Zachary Morton
Yamaha DS-750 700 Series Drum Throne
Yamaha DS-750 700 Series Drum Throne
This is my new favorite hihat stand

This is my new favorite hihat stand. It is simple, sturdy, and single braced. I love it!

Zachary Morton
Yamaha HS-740A 700 Series Single-Braced Hi Hat Stand
Yamaha HS-740A 700 Series Single-Braced Hi Hat Stand
ProMark 5AB Long

The balance of the ProMark 5AB Long, in the hands, is as good as it gets with a drumstick! Fantastic!

Christopher Slater
ProMark Rebound 5AB Long Hickory Acorn Wood Tip Drum Stick
ProMark Rebound 5AB Long Hickory Acorn Wood Tip Drum Stick
good

good head

KEVIN HENDERSON
Remo Emperor Clear Drumhead 12"
Remo Emperor Clear Drumhead 12"
Great

Great

william behrens
Vic Firth American Classic Drum Stick 5A
Vic Firth American Classic Drum Stick 5A
I'm excited to have a musical instrument I can release any stress that might have creeper onto my

I'm excited to have a musical instrument I can release any stress that might have creeper onto my daily routine.
Thanks

william behrens
Vic Firth American Classic Drum Stick 5B
Vic Firth American Classic Drum Stick 5B

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