Behind The Backline

Every business on the planet has a story that starts with humble beginnings.  Some companies are created with well-intentioned goals, while some are formed by accident out of a passion or hobby. Some start in fancy business incubators while some start in garages or grandma’s basement.   This is definitely one of those “hobbies in grandma’s basement” kind of stories.    SJC Drums initially began as a hobby by Scott and Mike Ciprari out of their grandmother’s basement in 2000.  What began as a basic operation of refurbishing and painting old drum sets has turned into a company that still prides itself on crafting high-quality drums that are custom to each drummer’s unique needs. Their tagline “Built with Passion, Played with Pride” is reflected in every product they make and every drummer that has the privilege of playing them.   They have built their brand around the quality of their products, the passion they have for building and playing them, the community of drummers and builders they have cultured and nur