Sam D'Amico Music Center
Philadelphia, PA 19145-4927
Phone: (215) 465-2288
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm
Editorial Review for Sam D'Amico Music Center – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Sam D'Amico's Drum Center doesn't look all that different from the typical South Philly row home. When you peer in the unassuming storefront, however, you are greeted with a drummer's dream house: a small room crammed with sticks, pedals, drum heads and other accessories. Walk in and you will probably be greeted (by name if you've been here more than twice) by Sam himself, sitting in his tiny office behind the counter. He's been a drummer and a music salesman for more than 40 years and he has a gallery of photos of himself hobnobbing with drumming greats to prove it.
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Fun FactSam keeps a Wall of Fame that lists hundreds of local drummers and the kind of drumsticks they play.
User Reviews for Sam D'Amico Music Center
10/23/2006 Posted by dbc254
I've been going to this shop since I was a teenager. He always had the most obscure old parts for those of us that couldn't afford a brand new kit. He would spend the time finding these parts, so you could piece together your ailing kit, and continue to play, and always treated you with respect, even if your sale was only a whopping $20. I made a vow to myself, that when I could afford a brand new kit, I'd pay Sam back for all his toil by buying it there. Bought my 1st deep red Ludwigs from Sam. Sold 'em and bought a Pearl kit in forest green [also from Sam] All these years later, I still go there. Just bought one of his personal snare drums. A pearl floating model, with steel shell. I don't play as well as Sam, but his drum will grace Philadelphia clubs for years to come.
Pros: If it wasn't crammed into that store, he could get it quick
Cons: Wish there were more places like Sam's to shop
10/23/2004 Posted by mobiuscydonia
Sam is one of the friendliest people around, he'll try to do anything for you. HEs such a pleasurable man, as like his staff. The store is a wonderful place to meet other drummers, and view the stock of accessories, and order drums of all kind for reduced prices.
Pros: inexpensive, friendly customer ser
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