Sam Adato's Drum Shop
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 863-3786
User Reviews for Sam Adato's Drum Shop
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
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

