In this Off The Beaten Path episode, I drove out to LaCrosse, Wisconsin to check out Dave’s Drum Depot—part of the legendary Dave’s Guitar Shop. If you’re into drums, cymbals, and all the weird little problem-solving accessories that keep a working kit alive, this place is absolutely worth a look. I walk through the shop and show the kind of variety they’ve got on hand, and why it’s not just a “local” store—they’re shipping gear all over the country (and beyond), so it’s a real resource even if you’re nowhere near Western Wisconsin. I break the visit down by what most of us actually care about when we walk into a drum shop: snares first, then cymbals, then full kits. After that I dig into accessories and percussion, lessons, electronic drums, and the parts/hardware side—because that’s the stuff that saves your gig when something breaks. The big takeaway is simple: Dave’s isn’t just a showroom, it’s a legit drum department with depth, and it’s the kind of shop you want to keep on your radar whether you’re buying, browsing, or hunting for that one missing piece to finish a setup.