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Sam Ash Drum Shop
7401 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046, United States
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Sam Ash Drum Shop
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J.
Review №1

These guys are great!! Charlie (manager) & knowledgeable staff are my guys here in Sam Ash Drums in Hollywood!! If youve got questions, are looking for specific items or are interested in expanding your percussion vocabulary - they will gladly do their best to assist & inform you & keep you on top of things! - and their price matching cant be beat!! Yeeeeeeeah, man!!

Jo
Review №2

Charlie is the best. Two stores next door to eachother.Why do you can buy a basic Billy Bob Thorton Made for $10,000, You can get the attention and care that you need if you’re in there to actually hear and see some equipment for purchase consideration. I love that this place is not a museum. He’s a full inventory of his, steaks, he’s got an awesome Ludwig collection, and those guys help me out a lot last few days. Will be back and most certainly recommend. For when you just want a really good drum shop, and not a museum like next-door.

An
Review №3

Love these guys! Lots of great advice.

St
Review №4

I love this drum shop..... like an old school shop. super helpful staff (steven you rock). Great prices...my first stop for gear!

sa
Review №5

Great experience at Sam Ash. They went above and beyond getting me the piece of equipment I needed when things were in short supply because of Covid.

Kt
Review №6

These guys were great! helpful, knowledgeable and friendly! i had a fun time :)

gi
Review №7

I called Sam Ash on the phone and spoke with Charlie and within five minutes he was able to give me a good deal. I wasnt sure of the price so I went to Guitar Center first and they failed me so I drove to the Sam Ash on Sunset met with Charlie and purchased my drum equipment. He gave me the outstanding price I was looking for and I scored a nice drum throne.

Se
Review №8

I love this shop they have everything you need way more better than guitar center if you’re looking for the best drum shops I highly recommend you going to Sam Ash Drum Shop in Hollywood best drum shop ever👍🏻.

Ke
Review №9

Man I love shopping at this store location. All the drum techs really know their stuff. On top of that... The customer service is so personable and exceptional. Will always continue to shop and purchase from this location for as long as I am living in Los Angeles.

Da
Review №10

It was quick and no mess, no fuss. Even if I return something, there’s no hassle. And they have just about everything you need. 24” bass drum heads, 26” ride cymbal, percussion etc. Almost everything.Pretty much. I like going to this place. It’s a long ride, but sometimes you just need to get what you’re looking for.

Da
Review №11

Great store. Great staff!

su
Review №12

Best music shopping experience by far. Zach was super chill, insightful and transparent the whole time and answered all my questions, never made me feel awkward about every detail I asked or rushed the process.I walked out with everything I needed and he even helped me figure out specific drum sounds for future reference when I come back to upgrade more of my kit.Thanks Zach

Da
Review №13

Steven in the drum section was super helpful! These guys are awesome, and I would shop here over guitar center any day. Family owned, and the customer service shows.

De
Review №14

Great staff and product selection, Hollywood, CA drum center!!

Cr
Review №15

I recently bought the Roland SPD 30 Octopad for my son at Sam Ash Hollywood, Charlie really helped me find the right product for my son whos been drumming for sometime now but wanted to add new sounds to his acoustic kit He really took the time to explain everything I have to say I really appreciate the time Charlie the staff at Sam Ash takes to make sure Im purchasing the right product every time I shop there I guess thats why I buy all my gear and most of our familys instruments from Sam Ash their that good!!!! Thanks again Sam Ash and the staff at Canoga Park & Hollywood for always taking care of me.

TH
Review №16

Top notch assistance & knowledge from Charlie N!

Jo
Review №17

These Guys are super understanding and will completely do their absolute best to get you the gear you need. I left with a complete set of cymbals and couldnt feel any better about this spot. Definitely Coming back when I get my Second DW Kit. Thanks Ace and Team!!

JO
Review №18

Very happy with the service I got....Eduardo the salesman was very helpful with my purchase

Da
Review №19

Charlie was amazing. Very knowledgable, helpful and friendly. I was looking for used equipment. Charlie remembered me and let me know when he had the items I was looking for. I cannot thank him enough. He even carried some of the items out to my car! Great guy, great store, exceptional!

Mi
Review №20

Amazing staff who really walked me through everything. Charlie is incredible. He helped me find the perfect kit for me. Im so thrilled to have my custom DC California drums. He is nice and very knowledgeable in his trade. I will definitely be back for more gear. Top notch store in Hollywood! The Blood Wisdom is a fan of Sam Ash!

St
Review №21

Had a great experience at Sam Ash Drum Shop. Zach our salesman was knowledgeable, trustworthy and got us a great deal. Thanks Zach!

Ma
Review №22

The used drum gear is competitively priced and often features hard-to-find and discontinued cymbals. Products ship quickly. I highly recommend.

Jo
Review №23

Friendly knowledgeable staff. Spent time finding the right snare drum for my needs and even recommended a pre-owned drum that was half the price of the new one I came in to buy. Great to have a dedicated store for and by drummers.

MI
Review №24

My favorite drum store in LA! The crew is very friendly and professional! They know all about drums! They are always ready to help you with a big smile!The store is always clean and its highly recommended.Its been my 1st choice for over a decade now!

Ga
Review №25

Anthony helped me with all the details of finding a pedal for my cajon. There is a music store next door to Sam Ash in Hollywood. That other store with the word guitar in its name, gave no help to me. Though a sales person said he would assist me, I went to Sam Ash after the guitar store left me waiting for a long time in their drum department.

Mi
Review №26

Charlie, Ace, and Shepherd are all super friendly, professional, know their drums, and provided incredible service in our drum and cymbal search. Charlie was very patient as we came in to the store every weekend for a month comparing different cymbals - he even reserved a time on our final weekend and had our previous cymbal choices set up when we showed up. My son and I ended up purchasing the lot from him. Cool guys, great experience.

Ha
Review №27

Charles Nicienski helped me out and was absolutely fantastic. He was proactive about locating, not only what I was looking for, but the price I saw it advertised for. That took some digging but he willingly persisted and he found it. Sometimes customers are treated more like a nuisance when the questions they pose are not easily answered. But Charles cheerfully took on the challenge and hooked me up. He won a customer for life. THANKS C!!!- Harry

63
Review №28

Very helpful staff, walked in with hopes if what I might be able to find, and came out with exactly what I needed.The store seems to have a slightly different inventory than Guitar center...not to mention an entire Sunset strip store dedicated to drums only, and all thats related to...instead of just the usual drum dept.

an
Review №29

Zach was Covid friendly and very helpful!

Ga
Review №30

Eduardo was amazing. So helpful and kind. Definitely recommend!]

Mi
Review №31

Zack (Dr. Z) was a huge help and so great to talk to. I had to buy a drumset for my boss and, knowing nothing about drums myself, was very lost. Zack, however, guided me through it all and helped me make the best selections while keeping me under the budget I told him I had. Would highly recommend the Sam Ash Drum Shop.

De
Review №32

I had an enjoyable experience in every regard. The service was friendly and helpful without being overbearing. It was nice to see a shop dedicated to nothing but drums and a huge range of gear.

d
Review №33

I had an excellent experience here! Highly recomended!

it
Review №34

Shepard was our sales person. He was extremely helpful and very friendly guy. My son is in a band called The Ogre Packard Slammers. And was looking for some new cymbals and Sheppard even brought out and set up the cymbals he was looking at so he could try them first. We did buy the cymbals. Shepherd is definitely a keeper. Best salesman in the shop.

Ca
Review №35

Best Drum Shop in the world! They have drum experts that really want help and care about the service they provide. Ive been going to this shop for just over 2 years and it the same guys that really know my set up and give me advice on how to improve it. If I could give them more stars I would but for now Ill just give them my business.

Ma
Review №36

Walked in needing a drum throne as a replacement for an office chair, and the clerk literally gave me the one he was sitting on, including a nice floor model discount. I love going to this place.

Sc
Review №37

Excellent service every time. And knowledgeable sales people, which is pretty unique in this biz.

Ka
Review №38

Excellent experience at Sam Ash store in Hollywood. I haven t been in the store for a while, but previously the guys at the store were always very good to me, this time wasnt any different. Store looks great too.

Ju
Review №39

Always great display, stock and ammicable attention at this location. Highly recommended.

Se
Review №40

The team was helpful, energetic, courteous and very knowledgeable. Top notch!

Sh
Review №41

Staff were wonderful, especially Ace was amazingly accommodating. I just stopped by on the way back from the Guitar shop of Sam Ash across the street. Ended up buying a full drum set + hardwares and got to see a wonderful and fun LP clinic by Ed & Maria!!

T
Review №42

Id made the mistake of popping into Guitar Center first to replace a stolen hardware case and everything in it; astoundingly hopeless. Within minutes of arriving at Sam Ash I was met by Charles, who went above and beyond to help me out. Taking items out of boxes for me to see and feel makes a HUGE difference when youre trying to buy things. His knowledge across the product lines was invaluable. As I was buying so much stuff he helped a little with the bill, which on its own makes you a repeat customer. And the items that werent readily available in the store he searched for in the (somewhat antiquated) internal system, and hes organizing their delivery. Thanks to Charlie, thanks to Sam Ash.

Ke
Review №43

Xavier Cruz and the store manager were very helpful. the best customer service. I will come back just for them

al
Review №44

Sold my drum set to them, and they gave me a fair price for it. No hassles. Very happy. Thanks!

Mi
Review №45

These guys are so much friendlier than [the major competitor]. Ive gone back a few times since and always enjoy talking shop with whoevers on the floor.Solid prices, great gear.

Ar
Review №46

Professional, attentive, sympathetic, patient, solution seeking and fun!Charlie called me back when he said he would, Carlo worked with me on my budget, we found the perfect kit, then I changed my mind, and found a new really perfect kit.

M
Review №47

Everyone at Sam Ash Drums rules. The stuff is really knowledgeable and event time I go I’m they are super helpful. Truly the best!

Ca
Review №48

The whole team there are extremely helpful and friendly. They dont have a salesmans attitude, but more of a friend helping with whats the best personal choice.

Pa
Review №49

Found the right drum and delivery came promptly to my door.

Be
Review №50

Always a pleasure to shop at that SamAsh! Its truly more a drum shop than just a big drum department, and the staff is helpful and knowledgeable.

Ca
Review №51

I came all the way from chile, even tough my english is not that good, charlie helped me to get exactly the things i need it. Great store, everything its on the right place, neat.One of the best music shops i have been

Ki
Review №52

Yes! I really enjoyed my experience and the Drum Pro that helped me was very helpful and friendly. Thank you very much!

Lu
Review №53

Rude and incompetent employees. Specifically Ezequiel, Charlie, and Carlos. This shop was well run up until a couple years ago. New store manager Carlos is not good at his job. Twice they’ve messed up big orders and not taken responsibility. Zero apologies for their mistakes and wasted time. Avoid for serious purchases.

vi
Review №54

I came in this past Monday with my nephew and although the service was impeccable, there was an odd older man playing the drums obnoxiously loud the entire time I was there. This is the second time I’ve come in on a Monday evening where the same man is playing loud and it has been distracting. Great services though and a friendly staff!

Fr
Review №55

On times of online shopping, there is nothing like to be informed in person about the Instruments while you can touch, try and HEAR them. Sam Ash is a fun place plenty of quality goodies

mi
Review №56

Great service and fun staff!! Steve is great to chat with and is a cool Cat!! Thank you!!

Ni
Review №57

The employee that helped us was very knowledgeable about the products and helped us choose something we really liked as well as being a high quality item.

ch
Review №58

Sam Ash Drums West Hollywood was fantastic. Awesome service and knowledge - ask for Carlos, he’s the man!

Re
Review №59

Absolutely hands down the mecca for percussionists in SoCal, the entire state perhaps. They have the best assortment of brands/models/accessories Ive ever seen. Went in looking for a 15 snare batter head (if you own one, you know how difficult it is to find one) and they had a few to choose from. Keith even swapped it out and tuned my 15 DW Super Solid to perfection! They also stocked Evans 360 Hydraulic Black Tom Heads, which I have always ordered online cause nobody carries them, save for this drum shop. I would recommend this shop without reservation whatsoever!

Sh
Review №60

I attended a drum clinic at this Sam Ash Drum Store location in Hollywood. The entire staff was very friendly, and knowledgeable about their drum equipment and percussion. This is definitely where I would go when ready to make a purchase.

Ja
Review №61

Ace hooked it up when I was looking for a new set of cymbals. He helped me set up a situation where I could try a few versions of the same cymbal for a few weeks and then bring back the ones I didnt want for a full refund. Thats some of the best customer service Ive ever had. Major props to Sam Ash- Ill be coming back there for a long time for any drum stuff I need.

So
Review №62

I always receive excellent service here.The cymbal and drumhead selection is great. So nice to avoid that place next door. I recommend Sam Ash Drum Shop to everyone, even non drummers!

Ca
Review №63

Ten stars really...what a great place..o.m g I played a set of electronic drums that was so nice it made my whole day better...

Fe
Review №64

Fantastic people! Always a pleasure visiting Charlie and Matt! Keep up the awesome work guys!

Mi
Review №65

The staff is super cool and the selection of stuff they have is usually off the beaten path from what music stores typically offer. My only complaint is that they sometimes dont have certain items in stock which can be easily found at Guitar Center next door.

C
Review №66

Sam Ash Hollywood usually has a greater selection of acessories that other music stores dont have. They price match on new items too . Its always good to go there check out their vast inventory.

Ja
Review №67

Ace and Anthony are awesome! Would wanna buy drum stuff from any other shop!

Ge
Review №68

A great small operation from shop. Good prices, helpful staff.

RJ
Review №69

The staff at Drums/Percussion was excellent! Charlie patiently walked me through my options and solutions for my home studio. I walked out a new drums set and my ears awakened.

Th
Review №70

They were very helpful and encouraged me to try everything and anything I wanted. I was looking for a new ride and theyre cymbal return/exchange policy is great so you dont have to worry about getting your new cymbal home and having it not really fit with the rest of your kit.

So
Review №71

Was great doing business there and they shown much respect for the money I was Spending

Go
Review №72

Extremely knowledgeable staff, very welcoming and friendly vibe - great choices . I’ll br back for sure !!

Lo
Review №73

I had called ahead of time on a item they had in stock., They price matched and held the item for pickup, I was in and out in a flash Great service great deal. Definitely was worth the extra drive for me .. this will ge the spot for my drum gear in the future.

Br
Review №74

Eduardo is the man! I went in looking to buy a full drum set, and he helped me in every single way. Make sure to find him if you need any help.

Do
Review №75

Good drum shop people there know there drums

el
Review №76

Everyone is so helpful and friendly here. They take you seriously and give you the same attention and respect as if you were a professional musician.

La
Review №77

The sales associate was a trainee, but he was kind and friendly and he assured me he was in training. He needed a little help, but the sale went through fine and I got the item I wanted for a great price. Thank you, Sam Ash!

Al
Review №78

Their selection is one of the best and staff is really friendly and helpful!

Da
Review №79

The guys in-store were very helpful, but, unfortunately, the item I was looking for is no longer being manufactured (one of the associates even looked it up in the system).THANK YOU

SH
Review №80

Charlie and crew are awesome. Helpful and good people. Great service.

Th
Review №81

I like this place in Canoga Park . Always friendly, knowledgeable and great prices . I pass 3 maybe 4 Guitar Centers, but never go in . Had bad probs with them, NEVER a prob or even a minor yell at Sam Ash ... I can go there or Hollywood . They have a seperate drum shop and I can also order from other Sam Ash stores or the main online store from my home and get fast delivery and same Sam Ash quality . Try them & compare prices to Guitar Center and see Sam Ash is cheaper for same gear !

Re
Review №82

The staff are very knowledgable and helpful and couldnt be nicer to deal with.

ro
Review №83

The guys at Sam Ash were very helpful they were able to price match. What I was looking for period Id like a competitor I had to wait for someone to come and give the cashier and okay which he never did show up so I left the name of the store starts with guitar

Br
Review №84

One of the last remaining true drum shops. This place is great.

An
Review №85

This shop deserves each of these 5 stars! The ONLY place I shop for my drum gear. Ridiculously big selection compared to the evil empire down the street.

An
Review №86

I just purchased my second drum set from Sam Ash on Sunset. Charlie was very helpful.

Da
Review №87

I love Sam Ash drum shop. Always friendly service.

Jo
Review №88

Charlie is the best! Whether your a beginner or a professional, Sam Ash has everything you need.

Re
Review №89

My FAVORITE drum shop!!Well worth the drive from the High Desert, Mojave areaLoved Charles, he was a super-big help.

Ge
Review №90

Great Store, Charlie is the Man. Very helpful and friendly staff. First time @ Sam Ash, will return for sure.

Wi
Review №91

Great place. Super employees. Great prices. Great service. Super reputation.

To
Review №92

Staff was very helpful. They had what I wanted in stock or they had it delivered. And I am not a drummer so i needed help. I bought a V-Drums TD-17 kit along with a DW9000 kik pedal, DW5000 hi hat stand and a Roland nitro throne(seat) I spent some buckies and the gear was brand new and quality.And they were willing to work with and answer my questions after the sale.Thank you Shepard, Ace, and Eric for your help and encouragement. Tums Up!

ch
Review №93

Staff was very helpful and friendly. Got what I️ needed quickly and efficiently

An
Review №94

Went here to sell guitars, and was told if I didnt sell both for the very low price they offered, then they would pass. Went right across the street to GC and was able to sell one for the same price they were offering for two.Added one star because great customer service, and some nice guitars, but buyback/trade in program doesnt even touch GCs

De
Review №95

Somehow broke a chain on my hi-hat stand and after ordering me a new one, an employee installed the tricky little thing for me while I waited. Great service!

BL
Review №96

They always take care of my needs and have excellent customer service. Many knowledgeable employees working there.

Ri
Review №97

I always enjoy a trip to the Sam Ash Drum Shop in Hollywood. Good prices, good inventory, and nice, knowledgeable people.

Jo
Review №98

Charlie helped me in a crunch with a special order Conga head & he was very professional about the whole experience! Refreshing

Da
Review №99

The staff remembers you and helps you pick out what sounds best for your tastes.I drive 120 miles to shop there!

Ab
Review №100

Great family atmosphere, I dont come here often but every time I do, the staff always tries to go the extra mile to make me a happy customer.

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  • Address:7401 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046, United States
  • Site:http://locations.samash.com/ca/los-angeles/64/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Maps&utm_campaign=Google+Places
  • Phone:+1 323-436-0388
Categories
  • Drum store
  • Musical instrument repair shop
  • Musical instrument store
  • Used musical instrument store
Working hours
  • Monday:12–7PM
  • Tuesday:12–7PM
  • Wednesday:12–7PM
  • Thursday:12–7PM
  • Friday:12–6PM
  • Saturday:12–7PM
  • Sunday:12–7PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Repair services:Yes
  • Service guarantee:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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