Founded in 2000 by brothers Scott and Mike Ciprari in their grandmother's basement, SJC Custom Drums is a Southbridge, Massachusetts-based drum manufacturer known for handcrafted custom kits and adventurous, eye-catching finishes. What began as a hobby — building drums and shopping them out to touring bands — grew into one of the most prominent custom drum companies in the United States, fueled by early breaks with acts like Panic! at the Disco and The Aquabats. The company's USA Custom Shop offers three tiers of fully custom builds (Foundation, Legacy, and Visionary), while their factory-made Tour and Providence series provide USA-crafted options at more accessible price points.

Beyond their American-made lines, SJC offers the Pathfinder and Navigator series (manufactured in Taiwan) for entry-level and mid-level players, as well as the Alpha series of metal snare drums in aluminum, brass, copper, and steel. Artist signature products include the Josh Dun Signature line, developed with the Twenty One Pilots drummer. SJC's endorser roster spans modern rock and punk, with players including Josh Dun (Twenty One Pilots), Jay Weinberg (Slipknot), Tre Cool (Green Day), Rian Dawson (All Time Low), and Branden Steineckert (Rancid) among their artist family. The company is known for treating every customer as a brand advocate, offering a community-driven endorsement model and personalized "birth certificates" that chronicle each kit's build journey.

SJC has 84 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Snare Drums, Drum Sets, and Practice Devices. Their gear is featured by 80 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Pop, and Metal. Notable users include Josh Dun, Josh Manuel, and Tré Cool. SJC's catalog spans the full price spectrum — from entry-level options to high-end flagships.