John Blackwell
John Blackwell's Gear
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.
John Blackwell used Vater 8A hickory wood tip drumsticks according to Modern Drummer Magazine (07/2017).
John Blackwell used the Tama Iron Cobra lever glide hi-hat stand according to Modern Drummer Magazine (07/2017).
John Blackwell used the Tama Iron Cobra single pedal according to Modern Drummer magazine (07/2017).
John had a signature stick with Zildjian
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.
Regal Tip designed these sticks as a 2018 exclusive after the passing of John Blackwell
John Blackwell had a signature snare with Hendrix drums
After leaving Zildjian and Sabian, John Blackwell had a series of signature cymbals made by Turkish Cymbals
After leaving Zildjian and Sabian, John Blackwell had a series of signature cymbals made by Turkish Cymbals
After leaving Zildjian and Sabian, John Blackwell had a series of signature cymbals made by Turkish Cymbals
After leaving Zildjian and Sabian, John Blackwell had a series of signature cymbals made by Turkish Cymbals
After leaving Zildjian and Sabian, John Blackwell had a series of signature cymbals made by Turkish Cymbals
After leaving Zildjian and Sabian, John Blackwell had a series of signature cymbals made by Turkish Cymbals
After leaving Zildjian and Sabian, John Blackwell had a series of signature cymbals made by Turkish Cymbals
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.
John Blackwell is confirmed to use Zildjian 14'' K Hi Hats, as listed in the July 2012 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine.
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.
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.
John Blackwell is confirmed to use the Zildjian 18" K Custom Dark Crash, as listed in the July 2012 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine.
In the July 2012 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine, it is documented that drummer John Blackwell uses the Zildjian 22" K Dark Medium Ride.
John Blackwell uses Zildjian 13" A New Beat HiHats (from the 1920s), as confirmed by the July 2012 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine.
John Blackwell is confirmed to use the Zildjian 18" K Constantinople Crash, as listed in the July 2012 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine.
John Blackwell is confirmed to use the Remo Emperor X Coated Drumhead, as listed in the July 2012 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine.
John Blackwell is confirmed to use the Remo Vintage Emperor Coated Drumhead, as listed in the July 2012 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine.
John Blackwell uses the Remo Vintage Emperor Clear Drumhead, as confirmed in the July 2012 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine.
John Blackwell is confirmed to use Remo Pinstripe Clear Drumheads, as listed in the July 2012 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine.
John Blackwell is confirmed to use the Remo Powerstroke 4, as documented in the July 2012 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine.
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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