Guitar Center has resurrected the Orange County Drum & Percussion brand with the help of original OCDP founder Daniel Jensen and No Doubt’s Adrian Young. Together they will reclaim the brand’s custom shop legacy as they mark its 35th anniversary. OCDP was founded in 1991 in Orange County, CA. They started as a retail shop and morphed into a highly regarded custom drum building manufacturer. OCDP earned a devoted following from bands like No Doubt, Blink-182, Limp Bizkit, Foo Fighters, NOFX, Slipknot, Deftones, Rancid, New Found Glory, The Used, The Offspring, and 311, to name a few. Guitar Center acquired the brand in 2009, “preserving its legacy and keeping its custom shop spirit alive for a future revival.” Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto says this about the brand, “OCDP was never about blending in. It was about building bold, visually striking kits, for drummers who wanted to be seen and […]

May 2026 Issue