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Sam Adato's Drum Shop

283 9th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 863-3786

Ratings & Reviews Summary for Sam Adato's Drum Shop

What Users are Saying:

  • Short lines
  • Convenient hours
  • Low prices
  • Easy parking
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User Reviews for Sam Adato's Drum Shop

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/17/2006 Posted by intrakor13

I've been a client of Sam since the beginning of SADS, and I have to say that he, after ten years of selling used drums, still has the market cornered. SADS is the place to be for new and used equipment in the bay area. Sam also rocks hard on the set, so hold on to your hats, kids! Wrekking Machine still rules! HEIL SAM ADATO! you are the best. you give SF something to be proud of. Shop there NOW.

Pros: inexpensive, quality, variety

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/12/2005 Posted by beefvindaloo

Well I'm a convert. I had gone along to the Guitar Center sale where they were offering "buy 1 pair of drumsticks, get 11 free". The sticks were crap and I noticed they were selling a used Gretsch Grand Prix (retails NEW for $500) for $1200. Sam Adato's couldn't be more of a contrast. He's helpful, knowledgable, and best of all, won't sell you anything you don't need. I went in to buy new heads and ended up bringing my kit in, after talking to him. He tuned them the best they've ever heard, and told me I didn't need new heads. Then he didn't charge me a dime! I was blown away and better yet, when I got my drums back to the studio, I was suddenly a better drummer. Sam Adato's won't cost you more than GC et al. in fact, you'll be a better musician for it.

Pros: Helpful, Approachable, Knowledgable

Editor's Review

Independent used-and-vintage-drum shop well-respected for attention to quality, repair and old-fashioned service.  See the full editorial review.

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Come here for tuning, maintenance and vintage or used purchases only--don't ask for new, don't ask for electronic.

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Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Mon-Fri 11am-6:30pm
  • Sat 11am-5:30pm

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • American Express

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