The Drum Den

The Drum Den is my go to shop for all things drums in Hoboken. The customer service provided by Pete, Ramsey, Andre and Nick is top notch. The Drum Den has also been a great place to hang and discuss all things gear and music. My days of supporting the large music/​drum shops are over. I get just as good a price and better customer service at The Drum Den. Drum/​equipment restoration is also top notch. They took a vintage (1960s) and somewhat useless Ludwig hihat stand of mine and restored it to perfect usable condition. Thanks guys!

I have to come clean and say… I don’t have kid’s, nor do I take lessons here… but that did NOT stop me from wanting to leave a review for The Drum Den.
I was in attendance for their annual recital at Willie McBrides. My friends daughter takes drum lessons, and I was graciously invited to come watch. I had NO idea what to expect… but was told «its kids, its drums, its a bar». Let me tell you something… IT WAS SUCH A GREAT TIME.
The kids went up and played one or two songs along with the teachers. These teachers… They just look like they LOVE their job. The kids were awesome, the songs they played were a mix of Beatles, and Bowie, and Iggy Azealia! The whole recital was just very well done, and well put together. The parents just RAVE about this place and how great the teachers are.
As for Willie McBrides, the beer was cold, the food was good and our server Brenda was awesome.
Drum Den– keep up the awesome work, and I’ll be there next year!

Stop wasting Your time at the mammoth corporation music stores staffed with egomaniac bafoons looking to sell You whatever gets them the highest commission. Pete knows drums because He loves drums, and He is an awesome person. Give him your money because He will have real answers for You. He will be more than fair with You, and if You are a real musician or want to be one, You need to understand places like the drum den need to stay open forever.

My son had his first drum recital this past Sunday. This is the youtube link to his recital performance.

I hadn’t played in decades, and when I decided to see if I still had the chops, I contacted Pete. Wish I had called him years ago — what a terrific guy! He is a REMARKABLE teacher — patient, attentive, wise. He has created a place that makes you feel great about drumming, about music, about trying to enhance your life through art, no matter your level of skill or interest. If you can find any reason to visit the drum den — find a reason, ok? — you will discover a hidden gem, and some people making this world a better, cooler place. Pete and Ramsey really rock — great guys, amazing place. Support this store!!!

After getting an electronic drum set for my father in law, I needed to pick up some sticks and potentially a new pedal trigger. I called up The Guitar Bar and they directed me towards «The Drum Den». Who knew Hoboken had their own dedicated drum store?
So I call the shop and reach Pete. We communicate via e-​Mail (he’s very prompt and pleasant through all the communication) and I finally get a chance to visit the shop. Finding the building the shop is in, easy… finding the shop inside the building, well… it’s a bit of a labyrinth. You know what though? It’s worth the «frustration».
From the moment I walked into the store I could tell this place wasn’t about appearance, but about drums and the people who love them. I’ve found Pete and Ramsey (one of his employees/​teachers) to be two of the most genuine, laid back and overall greatest people I’ve met while living in Hoboken. I wish I had the time to hang out in the Drum Den more often, the atmosphere is extremely professional yet so laid back at the same time.
Lastly, all of his pricing is simply incredible. Really, how does he afford to stay in business???
Thanks again Pete and Ramsey, you guys are so awesome, I LOVE YOUR STORE!

Amazing store, Pete the owner, loves drums (not like other stores) and he knows. so you can talk with him about what you are looking for, check some not pricey stuff. Used gear at good price! and listen to some Roy Haynes.
It s not like those music stores in Manhattan, this is more old school business.

The Drum Den has become my #1 stop for all my drum needs. Pete is especially knowledgeable about everything (seriously, EVERYTHING) in regard to drums, and is willing to talk with you about whatever it is that you’re looking for. He’ll gladly hunt down any miscellaneous part you may need. His selection is always revolving, and worth, at least a monthly trip to the shop, (don’t even get me started on the snare wall, I want so many of them…). If you’re a drummer, you owe yourself a trip to this historic building (The Neumann Leathers Building, now a musician/​artist/​machine shop hub in fully gentrified Hoboken) to say hi to Pete, hang in his shop, buy some amazing gear, and talk about Philly Jo Jones.

Having lived in Hoboken all my life, it was so delightful to find out that a drum shop called Hoboken its home. Finally! I thought. Ever since I was a kid, I knew enough not to trust the «local» music shops, so buying something was always a trek to «music-​row» in NYC. Soon enough that too became nothing more than salespeople trying to move product. All stores producing «cookie-​cutter» drummers, I felt. I needed a rapport with a drum shop; the kind of place that understands the needs of and truly cares for the client. After all, drummers are unique and sensitive individuals! The Drum Den, operated by Pete Martinez, in Hoboken does just that.
From accessories, to complete kits, to incredibly rare items, The Drum Den has you covered. If you need a spot to play, The Drum Den does it. If you need some lessons, The Drum Den does it. If you need a piece of equipment repaired, The Drum Den does that too! It truly is a one spot stop for anything drums.
Quick story, drummers tend to collect drum things; old gear, etc. Well I had an old, broken Ludwig chrome plated snare drum sitting on a shelf for 20+ years. It was missing several components but not too banged-​up. I sensed it could be something worth keeping so it had survived being tossed out or sold after all these years. At the time I found out about The Drum Den’s existence, I was in the market for a metal snare drum. I decided to see if they could salvage my old Ludwig or at least get some insight as to whether it was worth the whole idea. As soon as Pete had given it a look, his eyes lit up and he smiled real wide; «Wow!» Pete said, «Feel the weight of this thing?! Hold on! Let me do the magnet test…» The guy was more excited than I was and I quickly began to think my decision to hold onto it was a good idea. As it is, my old Ludwig snare is Ludwig Super-​Sensitive, circa 1962; and could hold plenty of worth, if refurbished with genuine, Ludwig replacement parts! Yeah, I really like The Drum Den. Not only was my snare fixed, it was properly restored to original manufacturer specs, and worth a big pile of cash! Pete personally did all the work and treated it as if it was his own. In fact, he was pretty sad to see it leave his shop!
There are plenty of reasons to love The Drum Den. Their vast knowledge of everything drums, genuinely caring for the needs of their clients, offering an entire spectrum of services, and most importantly, making it a business priority to develop a rapport with each and every drummer they meet.
No «cookie-​cutter» drummers at this place!
–George Inhulsen

In the interest of full disclosure, I must admit that my brother is the owner of this shop. That being said, he also an outstanding musician and dedicated drummer that will work hard to help you find whatever you need — be it a vintage snare drum to complete your set or a few lessons to help you get started.
Support this great small business! You will not be sorry!