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Company details

  1. Musical Instrument Store
  2. Drum School
  3. Drum Store
  4. Music Instructor
  5. Music Store
  6. Musical Instrument Repair Shop

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Based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, we provide sales, service, repairs, tuning and advice on drums, drumkits and percussion. We are main dealers for Pearl, Yamaha, Mapex, Ludwig, Gretsch, LP, Tycoon, WorldMax, Soultone, Paiste, Istanbul, Sabian, Meinl, Dream, Evans, Remo, Code, ProMark, VicFirth, Vater and many more.


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4.5

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

14 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

We bought a Yamaha kit in March and it was sorted and available on time. Great service and preparation along with guidance around set up. Following a manufacturer issue being identified in May, it was sorted very quickly to allow my son to continue with practice for his exam!!

June 3, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been using David at Mad About Drums for…

Been using David at Mad About Drums for years. Most recently purchased a pair of 2002 Paiste hihats.

Dave is quick at obtaining prices also for any gear which is not currently in stock.

Worth and trip a would recommend for online purchases also.

Steve

April 2, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mad About Drums!

Mad About Drums!! I feel fortunate to actually live in a city that still has a brilliant bespoke drum shop like this. Dave is second to none with his service & is super helpful. I always recommend him to my drum students & he's my first port of call when i need anything myself.

March 28, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dave can get you what you need, even if it’s not online!

I’ve been visiting Dave shop since I was a wee lad. He is a very knowledgeable man with years of experience in the industry.
If Dave does not have the answer, that is because man has not discovered it yet. Many times he has ordered me accessories that i cannot buy anywhere els.
Fantastic quality range of drums and cymbals to test out. Get your drums tuned, repaired or even sell items in store.

March 25, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service offered by Dave at Mad…

Amazing service offered by Dave at Mad About Drums. The selection of drums cymbals and accessories are really good. Not only are you able to buy drums etc from Dave, he can also deliver really good drum maintenance and repairs, for those not comfortable in trying this themselves.
Very highly recommended to beginners to pro players.

March 25, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Service first

Service first, profit last! M.A.D. is one of the (very) few remaining specialist drum shops in the country. Dave has an encyclopaedic knowledge of everything drum-based - and is always willing to help in any way he can.

March 25, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is a great little specialist drum…

This is a great little specialist drum shop owned and staffed by an experienced drummer. He is more than willing to share his experience to make sure you come away with the right product for you at the right price. I have been buying from this shop for years and would never go anywhere else.

March 24, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The ultimate drum shop

I have been buying gear from Dave for a number of years now. He has a huge selection of drums, cymbals and just about anything percussion that you can think of. His honesty and vast knowledge are legendary in the local drumming world. Prices at MAD are highly competitive and lets face it for acoustic instruments like drums and cymbals you need to hear them when you buy them, not just order of the internet and hope for the best !!

March 24, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a Drum Shop should be!

Relaxed and friendly service from Dave at Mad About Drums. I like the fact that Dave has "secret" boxes full of bits and pieces that only drummers and percussionists know what to do with. You just cannot hope to get the same service from "internet" shopping. This is a real world sanctuary for everything "drums".

March 24, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service

Brilliant service, lovely knowledgeable bloke

March 24, 2022
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Thanks, much appreciated

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mad About Drums is an awesome drum…

Mad About Drums is an awesome drum shop! The owner Dave has a vast wealth of knowledge and expertise that you just don't come across very often nowadays. I have been a customer for over 10 years now and always have a positive experience.

March 24, 2022
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Reply from Mad About Drums

Thanks Simon, much appreciated

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