Was looking for some hard to find hardware parts for an older drum set. They found what I needed and I enjoyed the conversation while they looked for me. Very fair price as well!!! read more

I really wanted to buy local from Fred Pierce Studio Drum Shop and have always recommended him to many local musicians over the past decades. I was looking for a decent practice drum set to start playing again. (multi-instrumentalist w/ a studio) I came in on a Thursday and Fred showed me a decent Yamaha Custom set and some low volume cymbals. With a hardware pack it came out to $1,500+/-... Perfect, that is all I wanted to spend on a practice set. I asked if he could hold it for a few days for a couple hundred dollars while I double checked with my wife. I came back a few days later and had to let Fred know an old friend gave me his old Tama Imperialstar shells/snare for almost nothing. I told him I would just be picking up cymbals today, but I will still need to pick out... Fred then proceeded to throw his duster across the room and began having a childish tantrum. Rambling on about its people like me that are putting local businesses out of business. He continued to berate me and clearly showed how angry he was I wasn't picking up that exact drum set. I continued to apologies to deescalate the situation, but Fred continued harassing me. I have never felt so uncomfortable or treated in such a manner by an adult. I tried to tell him I still needed DW Hardware to match my old DW double pedal. I also wanted to pick out additional higher end cymbals... (non-practice set) He continued to be an a-hole. All I could do is purchase the practice cymbals and was forced out the door. If he had any maturity or respect for his customers, I was prepared to walk out the door with about $2k in cymbals that day. I also just got large tax refund and huge bonus. Now I'm forced to buy a new DW Collectors Series drum set somewhere else. (Maybe direct) I always recommend buying local, but it pains me to say, I do NOT recommend Fred Piere Studio Drums. read more

All my life 36 years Ive been a customer. Always my favorite place to shop. Dont bother with anywhere else in STL. Fred is the best!

Always a pleasure when I get the chance to get to Fred's place! Friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff. If you "hit or shake things", make a point of stopping by if you're looking for anything drum/percussion related. read more

It's time to re-assert my 5 star review of Fred Pierce Drum Studio. Since my last review I'm been in this iconic drum shop several times to buy sticks, a cowbell, typical drum supplies... One day I asked Fred about miking a drum kit (I knew next to nothing). He pointed to a box on a nearby shelf, the Yamaha EAD10 Microphone System. I went home & did my homework, was pleased, and got this system as a Christmas present from my wife. No demo. I just trusted Fred & his staff. Wow! I love this thing, and so does the band I'm in! Now the lead guitarist is inspired to beef up his subs. Fred takes care of his customers. Great price too. Why shop a "big box" or online when you can get personal service, great experience and value all in one package? Plus, I love supporting our indies. If you are a drummer, go here! They don't make places like this anymore. They have lessons too. read more

Well I can tell you this. The has been in business for over 30 years. You need any kind of drums equipment. This place to go. A friend that is a drummer used to work there. And I know he know about all the services they offer read more

I've been going to Fred's for three years now, and would tell anybody to come here if they need anything related to drums or drumming. The shop is a small one, very intimate with drum equipment place all around the place that you can personally see. If you want something that they don't have, they are very willing to place an order with what ever percussion company you desire to do acquire from. They also take credit or debit, along with cash for payment. read more

If you're a drummer, it's worth checking out... Good prices and a decent selection... Super knowledgeable staff too.