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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
$14.99
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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
Zildjian A Sweet Set Cymbal Pack - DCP Exclusive! - Drum Center Of Portsmouth
Zildjian A Sweet Set Cymbal Pack 15/18/20/23 - DCP Exclusive!
$1,554.95
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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Dream Cymbal Showcase | Pro B20 for Less
October 21, 2026

The 25 Best Signature Ride Cymbals in 2026

Discover 25 standout signature ride cymbals in 2026, from dry jazz rides to powerful rock bells. Find your next ride at Drum Center of Portsmouth!
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Dream Cymbal Showcase | Pro B20 for Less
October 07, 2026

Dream Cymbal Showcase | Pro B20 for Less

Explore Dream Cymbals at Drum Center of Portsmouth, from warm Bliss to Contact, dark Dark Matter, and powerful Energy. Get pro B20 cymbals for less.
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Pro Cymbals at Reasonable Pricing | DCP Exclusive Avenir
September 22, 2026

Our NEW Exclusive Tama Starclassic Walnut Birch Drum Set!

Explore the new DCP-exclusive Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch in Piano White with Black Nickel hardware, professional sound, and expandable configura...
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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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New Arrivals

Innovative Percussion BR-JH Jeff Hamilton Retractable Wire Brushes - Drum Center Of Portsmouth
Innovative Percussion BR-JH Jeff Hamilton Retractable Wire Brushes
$32.95
Innovative Percussion Jeff Hamilton Drum Sticks - Drum Center Of Portsmouth
Innovative Percussion Jeff Hamilton Drum Sticks
$11.95
Yamaha SECW8 Sound Enhanced Cymbal Washer - Drum Center Of Portsmouth
Yamaha SECW8 Sound Enhanced Cymbal Washer
$5.99
ProMark Hickory Mike McIntosh Signature Painted Drumstick - Drum Center Of Portsmouth
ProMark Hickory Mike McIntosh Signature Painted Drumstick
$18.99
DW Performance Bass Drum 20x16 Satin Tobacco
DW Performance Bass Drum 20x16 Satin Tobacco
$1,249.00
DW Performance 4pc Low Pro Drum Set Black Diamond - Drum Center Of Portsmouth
DW Performance 4pc Low Pro Drum Set Black Diamond
$1,299.00
Yamaha SS9WR 9 Series Snare Drum Stand, Double-Braced w/Ball Tilter & Flip Grip Basket - Drum Center Of Portsmouth
Yamaha SS9WR 9 Series Snare Drum Stand, Double-Braced w/Ball Tilter & Flip Grip Basket
$249.99
Avenir Amber Cymbal Set 14/16/18/20 - Drum Center of Portsmouth
Avenir Amber Cymbal Set 14/16/18/20
$749.99
Tama Starclassic Performer 5pc Drum Set Flat Black - Drum Center Of Portsmouth
Tama Starclassic Performer 5pc Drum Set Flat Black
$1,999.99
DW Performance Floor Tom 14x12 Ebony Stain
DW Performance Floor Tom 14x12 Ebony Stain
$714.00

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from 5807 reviews
Long live

Long live DCP!

Matt Hartman
Remo Ambassador Coated Drumhead 16"
I don’t think it made me better looking

I don’t think it made me better looking, but it didn’t hirt

Anonymous
DCP Apparel: Full Zip Hoodie, Navy Blue w/NEW White Logo, X-Large
Outstanding Master Class / hang with Jeff Hamilton

Outstanding Master Class / hang with Jeff Hamilton.Informative and packed with wisdom from a life on the road playing with some of the legends of jazz......
Not only that , funny as hell with a great sense of humor!

Peter Moutis
DCP Master Class with Jeff Hamilton - October 22nd, 2026 at 6pm
Better than I thought!

This entry level Meinl cymbal has grown on me. I fits in nicely as a complement with the rest of my cymbal family.

Brian Connelly
Meinl HCS Trash Crash Cymbal 18"
Works great!

Works great! Love that I have brick and morter store that still makes sure your satisfied with your purchase. Awesome!

Bob Kogut
DW DWSP2675 27" Long Hi Hat Rod w/Nut
Good solid made claws

Good solid made claws. Good fit and really happy I found these.

Steven Good
Danmar Bass Drum Claw Hooks Classic Style 4pack

Easy transaction, fast delivery

John
Tama A13S Memory Lock for Power Tower System

Easy transaction and fast delivery

John
Avenir LoVo Low Volume Cymbal Set 14/16/18/20
They work well

They work well. On all of my snares.

Jim Parker
Canopus 42mm Tension Rods w/Bolt Tight Washers 20pack

Great clinic! Jeff’s brush technique is excellent and his stories were hilarious and insightful.

Paul
DCP Master Class with Jeff Hamilton - October 22nd, 2026 at 6pm
Exactly how I wanted it

Jamie helped me pick out the rack and clamp system I’ve been wanting for a while. Perfect fit for me and my kit. High quality item, great service, and no hassle delivery

Alex Gordon
Gibraltar Chrome Series II Curved 3-Sided Drum Rack
Perfect crash for my set up

Perfect crash for my set up. Thanks for pointing me towards it!

Doug P
Sabian AA Spotlight Crash Cymbal 19"
Good lows as well as defined attack

Good lows as well as defined attack.

Jeffrey Arlt
Evans Hydraulic Blue Bass Drumhead 20"
Super fun cymbal

Super fun cymbal, love it. Want to try more of these Avenir cymbals you are making. Thanks!

Anonymous
Avenir WackStack Raw B20 Clap Effect Cymbal Stack 11/13/15
Always a great experience!

Always a great experience working with DC!

Anonymous
Sonor Bass Drum Logo Head 22" Fiberskyn
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