John Blackwell's Gear

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As seen in John's Instagram picture.

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Drummer John Blackwell is associated with the Tama John Blackwell Signature JB145N 5”x14” Snare Drum, as detailed in an article by Eric Sands on MusicPlayers.com.

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John Blackwell used Vater 8A hickory wood tip drumsticks according to Modern Drummer Magazine (07/2017).

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John Blackwell used the Tama Iron Cobra lever glide hi-hat stand according to Modern Drummer Magazine (07/2017).

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John Blackwell used the Tama Iron Cobra single pedal according to Modern Drummer magazine (07/2017).

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John had a signature stick with Zildjian

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Drummer John Blackwell uses the Vater John Blackwell’s Jia Angel Wood Tip Sticks, which are named in memory of his late daughter, Jia Kennie Blackwell, as detailed by Instruments Online.

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Regal Tip designed these sticks as a 2018 exclusive after the passing of John Blackwell

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John Blackwell had a signature snare with Hendrix drums

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After leaving Zildjian and Sabian, John Blackwell had a series of signature cymbals made by Turkish Cymbals

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After leaving Zildjian and Sabian, John Blackwell had a series of signature cymbals made by Turkish Cymbals

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After leaving Zildjian and Sabian, John Blackwell had a series of signature cymbals made by Turkish Cymbals

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After leaving Zildjian and Sabian, John Blackwell had a series of signature cymbals made by Turkish Cymbals

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After leaving Zildjian and Sabian, John Blackwell had a series of signature cymbals made by Turkish Cymbals

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After leaving Zildjian and Sabian, John Blackwell had a series of signature cymbals made by Turkish Cymbals

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After leaving Zildjian and Sabian, John Blackwell had a series of signature cymbals made by Turkish Cymbals

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John Blackwell used a Tama Starclassic (Bubinga) drum kit, as listed in the Modern Drummer Magazine July 2012 issue. The sizes of the components are as follows: 10x5" Rack Tom, 12x5" Rack Tom, 13x6" Rack Tom, 14x14" Floor Tom, 16x16" Floor Tom, and 26x14" Bass Drum. This information is supported by an image of his kit.

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John Blackwell is confirmed to use Zildjian 14'' K Hi Hats, as listed in the July 2012 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine.

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John Blackwell is confirmed to use the Zildjian 19" K Custom Hybrid China Cymbal, as listed in the July 2012 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine.

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John Blackwell is known to use the Zildjian 12" A Splash cymbal from the 1930s, as listed in the Modern Drummer Magazine July 2012 issue.

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John Blackwell is confirmed to use the Zildjian 18" K Custom Dark Crash, as listed in the July 2012 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine.

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In the July 2012 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine, it is documented that drummer John Blackwell uses the Zildjian 22" K Dark Medium Ride.

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John Blackwell uses Zildjian 13" A New Beat HiHats (from the 1920s), as confirmed by the July 2012 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine.

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John Blackwell is confirmed to use the Zildjian 18" K Constantinople Crash, as listed in the July 2012 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine.

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John Blackwell is confirmed to use the Remo Emperor X Coated Drumhead, as listed in the July 2012 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine.

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John Blackwell is confirmed to use the Remo Vintage Emperor Coated Drumhead, as listed in the July 2012 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine.

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John Blackwell uses the Remo Vintage Emperor Clear Drumhead, as confirmed in the July 2012 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine.

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John Blackwell is confirmed to use Remo Pinstripe Clear Drumheads, as listed in the July 2012 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine.

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John Blackwell is confirmed to use the Remo Powerstroke 4, as documented in the July 2012 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine.

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John Blackwell is confirmed to use Remo Coated Ambassador drumheads, as listed in the July 2012 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine.

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