Guitar Center Resurrects Orange County Drum & Percussion (OCDP)

Guitar Center announced today the relaunch of Orange County Drum & Percussion (OCDP), reviving one of the most influential boutique drum brands to emerge from Southern California’s alternative rock scene. Born from Orange County’s underground custom shop culture, OCDP helped shape the sound and look of the 1990s and early 2000s, when individuality behind the kit mattered as much as the music itself. The relaunch comes as OCDP marks the 35th anniversary of its founding. The return of OCDP introduces a nine-piece collection inspired by the brand’s most recognizable heritage designs, available now exclusively at Guitar Center.

Founded in Orange County in 1991, OCDP became synonymous with bold custom craftsmanship, striking finishes and distinctive drum builds that set OCDP apart. The brand earned a devoted following among genre-defining bands including No Doubt, Blink-182, Limp Bizkit, Foo Fighters, NOFX, Slipknot, Deftones, Rancid, New Found Glory, The Used, The Offspring, and 311. Guitar Center acquired OCDP in 2009, preserving its legacy and keeping its custom shop spirit alive for a future revival.

To guide the relaunch, Guitar Center reunited with OCDP original founder Daniel Jensen and welcomed back founding artist and longtime drum ambassador Adrian Young of No Doubt as advisors. Together, they are shaping the next chapter of the brand while carrying forward the creative edge that made OCDP instantly recognizable.

“OCDP was never about blending in. It was about building bold, visually striking kits for drummers who wanted to be seen and heard,” said Gabe Dalporto, CEO of Guitar Center. “As we brought the brand back, it was important to work alongside Daniel and Adrian to make sure this next chapter honors what made OCDP so influential while introducing it to a new generation of players.”

“When we started OCDP, we wanted to break the rules of what a drum set could look and sound like,” said Daniel Jensen, OCDP co-founder. “This relaunch brings that mindset back, combining the heritage details players remember with builds designed for how drummers play today.”

As part of the relaunch, Guitar Center is introducing a focused signature strategy beginning with an exclusive Adrian Young Limited-Edition Signature Snare Drum, launching in May to coincide with No Doubt’s Sphere residency in Las Vegas. The exclusive program will continue with additional signature releases from influential artists closely tied to OCDP’s early artist roster, including John Otto, drummer of Limp Bizkit.

“OCDP is part of my musical DNA,” said Adrian Young, drummer for No Doubt. “I’m looking forward to being on stage at the Sphere this May and playing with a new OCDP kit to show the world that the brand’s iconic energy is officially back.”

The relaunch collection brings together nine pieces, including two four-piece shell packs and seven specialty snares finished in archival-inspired designs that reflect OCDP’s early custom shop builds. The line balances boutique character with accessibility, with snares starting at $199.99 and shell packs starting at $999.99. Acrylic construction, a signature element of OCDP’s rise in the 1990s, returns as a centerpiece of the collection. Across the new collection, heritage design elements include shark tooth lugs and original OCDP badging, which nod to the brand’s early custom builds while updating finishes.

OCDP is available now at Guitar Center stores nationwide and online at https://www.guitarcenter.com/Orange-County-Drum-Percussion. The collection is also available for in-store play across all Guitar Center locations, giving drummers the opportunity to experience the instruments firsthand.