Tommy’s Drum Shop

Extremely knowledgeable /​helpful. … often coming up with cheaper /​better solutions to a problem than you’d thought of. They also explain WHY their suggestion will work for you.
That’s a free education folks, and the insight they give proved to be very valuable for me.

Excellent local drum shop. They special ordered a few things for me and had in-​stock a certain drum I was looking for. Tommy is super knowledgable and helpful. Never condescending and super positive. Great experiences here– I will be supporting this place for as long as I live in Austin.

Try to rip you off, wanted to get a piece ordered for my DW pedal that was under warranty. Went to Tommy’s and they ordered it for me and said it would cost $ 5 which is insane cause not only can you make the piece for a dollar, but called DW and they ship it to you and give it to you for free. Not honest employees care more about money!!!

Went to Tommy’s for the first time. I was treated like an idiot, and the guy working so the time seemed frustrated and uninterested. I wasn’t going to buy a big ticket item but I felt like I at least deserved some common decency.
I actually work in drums at guitar center so there’s no need to shop there, but I figured they might have some cool stuff we don’t so I came to see what I could buy.
Cool selection of items, but it doesn’t mean anything if they’re so rude.

I only have good things to say about the folks in the shop! Its such a relief to go to a place that hires such friendly and down to earth people. The shop is always super clean, and I love that they’re carrying Istanbul Mehmet cymbals now. It would be awesome to have some Istanbul Agop cymbals here, but I hear Istanbul Agop has some pretty strict reseller guidelines which make it near impossible for smaller shops to carry them.
I always look forward to stopping by, as a matter of fact it has been a while. Maybe I’ll stop in this week! ;)

You gotta love the staff. They never make you feel stupid and never have a haughty ‘I’m a musician and know it all’ approach. They meet you on your level and that’s refreshing in the music industry! This place rocks.

I’ve been coming to Tommy’s for a while now and have always been happy but decided to write a review after my last experience. I needed 3 floor tom leg brackets for an older Sonor floor tom that they were able to special order from Sonor. They arrived quickly but unfortunately did not fit. After a few calls, we learned that Sonor no longer makes the 2 hole floor tom brackets and only have the 3 hole version now, the same that come on their current models. Rather than send them back and try generic brackets, we decided to go ahead and drill a third hole for each, which I was a little reluctant to do but wanted to come as close as i could to the original look, as these drums are becoming vintage. Anyway, they got the job done quickly and the workmanship is top notch. The drum looks great and is now liberated from being a floating tom. Tommy himself was involved in the process from start to finish and all of the guys there were very helpful and knowledgeable as always.
On a second trip back to look for a particular pair of sticks, the guy working that day not only searched the rack for what I wanted, but also went through the manufacturers books trying to see if similar types of the same stick were available when I told him I was unhappy with a certain brand. Pretty much all other shops I’ve been to would have just told me to look around for something else, but the guys at Tommy’s will do their due diligence to find a real answer and good options for what you’re looking for. Thanks a lot guys for not resting on your laurels, way to keep excellent customer service!

I took a tom with a stripped mount into Tommy’s, got personal service from Tommy himself, he looked through several catalogs to try to find the right mount for my off-​brand drums, offered to order any of the mounts that he had access to on a no-​obligation basis, and then disassembled my mounts and found a way that I could repair them with a couple of bucks worth of parts from the hardware store instead of replacing them. That’s service!
I also needed a ride cymbal, Tommy sold me one of his floor models for about half retail price and at about $ 15 less than the lowest priced used cymbal at that chain store that says it’s all about guitars.
Finally, got some good advice on what kind of cymbal cleaner to use.
That’s all from a first visit to Tommy’s. I will be back for sure.

Tommy is perhaps the nicest business owner in town, or is a serious contender. The store is always immaculate and they stock very nice gear. I’m sure everyone wishes there were more kits in there, but there must be a reason for it. And I’m also positive we’re all waiting on some Fibes action!

I recently returned to playing drum after being away for decades, literally. I found Tommy’s Drum Shop and could not imagine being without them. I was really wrapped up in the drums in my youth, but in my time away, gear, brands, etc. change. They are never too snobbish to help a returning-​newbie like me.
They have excellent quality gear, good in-​stock merchandise, and the best service around. One example of their great service was when I went to buy some bass drum claw hooks. They had 15 of the 16 I needed, so they ordered the extra one for me, and called me two days later as soon as they got it in the store. I went in a few days after to pick it up, they greeted me by name as I walked in the door. I felt (and still feel) like a ‘regular’ at Tommy’s, that’s a cool thing. If you want personal attention, extremely knowledgable drum staff, you cannot beat Tommy’s Drum Shop.

Great local shop. I am not a druumer, but my young son loves to play the drums. A friend gave me a drum set but it was somewhat incomplete. Tommy’s Drum Shop had everything I needed, the prices seemed reasonable, all the staff were super nice and helpful and they didn’t get upset when my son started beating on the drums.

I’m not from Austin, but whenever I’m here, I love to check in at Tommy’s. They have a great selection of drums, cymbals, heads, sticks, percussion and other accessories. Plus whoever is behind the counter actually knows drum gear and can help you find what you need. A great asset to the Austin music scene and to drummers who are going through Austin and need gear! Go to Tommy’s. GO NOW!

This week’s five star goes to Tommy’s Drum Shop.
I’ve been buying my drum necessities here for over 15 years. They have always been very friendly and very knowledgeable. Tommy is often working behind the counter and will be happy to help you.
What makes this place extra special is the pricing. No gimmicks, no sales, or clearances. Everything is already priced very competitively.
This is one of my favorite spots in all of Austin.
Thanks Tommy!

Love Tommy’s drum shop! I’ve been going there for over 17 years! Indy owned, not some Big Box «wanna be a rock star» store. Tommy is a icon in the drum world. See Fibes Drums. Always friendly. They cater to drummers, not bone headed Guitarists or DJ’s. Go to where the real drummers shop!

Seriously, we are incredibly lucky to have an establishment like Tommy’s accessible.
I’m new to the drums, I’m lucky enough to have an amazing wife that is not easily annoyed and she was benevolent enough to get me a kit for my birthday. I’ve played guitar for years and years so I’m no stranger to guitar shops and the like. The music store industry as a whole has got this dark fog surrounding it. The fog is basically composed of narcissistic, holier than thou, a-​hole local musicians that work for at the music store as a «day job». I myself worked at a guitar shop in college and I 100% perpetuated the stereotype, I was an A-​hole to waaaaaay to many people. So people, if you’re reading this… I’m sorry.
My first trip into Tommy’s I totally expected to walk in the door and be greeted by another aloof music shop a$$hole but that was not the case. The guys that work at Tommy’s are AWESOME, kind, knowledgeable people and they are not interested in judging you, they’re interested in HELPING you. I’ve been in 3 or 4 times in the last month, buying what I need, asking questions and these guys have been great. I don’t need to go anywhere else for drum stuff, if you live in Austin you shouldn’t need to go anywhere else either.

Have been buying gear from Tommy since ’83 when the shop was across the street (sure miss that big ‘ol space!). Always got what I needed and always dealt with KNOWLEDGEABLE people, not some goofball who didn’t know squat about drums & percussion.
Always a good thing to have a LOCALLY owned shop that caters to drummers instead of all those other instruments that accompany us on stage…

I recently got back into drumming, and I stopped by when I was getting serious about getting a new kit. The guy in the store was really cool and friendly, and allowed me to bug him for awhile about drum questions when I was’nt buying anything.
After deciding to definetly buy used, I’ve now acquired a few pieces and actually called them twice with questions and plan to to take a piece up there for them to look at and they might refer me to a guy who can machine the bearing edges if needed… I dont know anything about this stuff and both time 2 different guys were helpful and respectful on the phone, and not dodgy, lazy or arrogant and making me feel like an idiot.
I will definetly give this place business when needed, even if guitar center might be $ 2 cheaper on some heads or something and I have to drive 5 more miles.
Two thumbs up for local music shops that still kick ass. A shame about Fibes no longer being in production though.

As a longtime guitarist struggling to become a decent drummer, I like Tommy’s and would prefer to shop here. The issues I have are small; I don’t like constantly having to ask an employee for prices on hardware, as they are not displayed. I know why that is, but it’s annoying. The other problem is the lack of stock for the cymbal packs and moderate priced gear someone like me seeks, as opposed to the «A» game players who shop here. Having said that, I’d still rather buy here and I’m glad that big shot players buy here. Tommy’s is an institution. If you can afford slightly higher prices, and having to order some of the items a larger store would have in stock, you should go out of your way to patronize Tommy’s.
It’s a fine store and needs to remain an Austin landmark.

The secret is out apparently! Anthony C. hit it right on the «head». Super cool staff willing to help with any and all percussion needs. A bit hidden yes, but well worth the effort. So nice to have a paradise dedicated to the drummer.

I wanted to buy my drummer husband a big-​ticket gear item as a wedding gift, so I called Tommy’s first. The guy on the phone was patient, polite, and very helpful about aiding me in finding the perfect stand case.
When I went into the store to pick it up by myself (wouldn’t want to ruin the surprise), I was treated with dignity instead of being made to feel like I was just a groupie who didn’t know anything. They even helped me load it into my car.
I will definitely go back for future purchases for Anthony C. These guys know how to retain a customer… even if they are just a wife.