Into Music Store

Into Music Store, drum shop in Horncastle

Into Music Store presents itself as an independent shop dedicated exclusively to drums and percussion in the United Kingdom. Its catalogue covers new and pre-owned instruments, as well as accessories, spare parts and services related to playing and maintaining the instrument. The company serves customers both through its physical shop in Horncastle and online, with next-day shipping available according to its own communication.

Drum and electronic catalogue

The instrument range is organised into acoustic and electronic drums. Within acoustic drums, the site distinguishes between beginner, intermediate and professional kits, and includes a specific section for pre-owned drums. The electronic section features electronic kits, drum modules, pads, triggers and electronic cymbals.

Among the drum and head brands the shop states it stocks are Tama, Ludwig, Gretsch, Sonor, Mapex, Yamaha, Natal, Dixon and British Drum Company. For several of them, specific lines are also detailed, such as Tama's Imperialstar, Club Jam, Superstar, Starclassic and Star series; Ludwig's Evolution, Neusonic, Classic Maple, Classic Oak and Legacy; Gretsch's Energy, Catalina, Renown and USA; Sonor's AQX, AQ1, AQ2, Vintage and Momentum; Mapex's Comet, Mars, Armory and Saturn; Yamaha's Rydeen, Stage Custom, Tour Custom, Live Custom, Recording Custom, Absolute Maple Hybrid and PHX; and British Drum Company's Legend, Lounge, Founders Reserve and Icarus series — the latter associated with the Nicko McBrain signature model.

Cymbals, heads, sticks and hardware

The cymbals section brings together a wide range from Zildjian, with families such as Avedis, A Custom, Z Custom, K, K Custom, K Constantinople, I Family, S, Effects & Stacks, L80 Low Volume and Planet Z. It also includes Istanbul — Traditional 30th Anniversary, Xist in its Traditional, Brilliant, Dry Dark and ION variants, Sultan and Signature —, Paiste — Masters, Signature, Dark Energy, Giant Beat, 2002, 602, 900, PST3, PST5, PST7, PST8 and PSTX —, Meinl — Byzance in multiple finishes, Pure Alloy, Classics Custom, HCS, HCS Bronze, Generation X and the Artist Concept Models series — and Stagg, with Single Hammered, Genghis, Sensa lines and low-volume practice cymbals.

For drumheads they work with Evans, Remo and Attack, including bass drum heads. Sticks and brushes come from Meinl Stick & Brush, Vater, Pro Mark, Promuco, Rohema, Zildjian and Ramrods, with standard, waxed, long, heavy, concert, hybrid, Big Apple, signature models, rods, brushes and mallets. The hardware section covers cymbal, snare and tom stands, boom arms, hardware packs, single and double pedals, clamps and multi clamps, cymbal clamps, tom arms, stools and racks.

Percussion, sound wellness and accessories

The percussion section includes cowbells, blocks and mountable percussion, handheld and electronic percussion, cajons, djembes, congas, bongos, timbales, darbukas and doumbeks, samba percussion, accessories and bags. Under the heading of sound therapy and wellness, the shop sells tongue drums, kalimbas, Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, tuning forks, handpans, frame drums, gongs, bells and energy chimes, as well as accessories and sound effects.

The catalogue is completed with bags and hard cases from brands such as Hardcase, Protection Racket and AAA Rigid Cases, stick bags, electronic module cases, drum mats, Porter & Davies systems, microphones, bass drum, snare and cymbal accessories, practice and dampening gels and pads and silencers, practice heads and cymbals, hearing protection with headphones, in-ear monitors and protectors, cleaning and maintenance products, merchandise and parts and spares.

Pre-owned and equipment hire

Into Music Store keeps a specific line of pre-owned material covering drums, snares, cymbals, hardware, electronic components, parts and spares, orphan drums, percussion, professional audio equipment and cases. The company also offers equipment hire and a practice room, as well as a service to buy used drums from individuals.

Services for musicians, schools and teachers

Among the services stated are drum lessons, advice on buying a kit, the UK Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme, interest-free finance, instrument part exchange and drum sales. The shop also caters to schools and music teachers, and has its own buying and maintenance guide content, as well as a video channel.

Presence and coverage

The business is built around its Horncastle showroom and online sales. The site allows customers to select country or region and currency for purchases from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Guernsey, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain and the United States, with prices in pound sterling, euro, Polish zloty and US dollar.

Location and contact

Phone: 01507 526517 · Email: info@intomusicstore.com · Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat 10am-4pm