The John Blackwell Signature series by Turkish Cymbals is a tribute to one of the most expressive drummers in modern music history. In close collaboration with John Blackwell Jr., a series was created that unites funk, precision and musical depth. Every cymbal is cast, hammered and lathed by hand in Istanbul from premium B20 bronze: the combination of a brilliant polished surface and a raw, unlathed bell ensures a strong visual and acoustic presence.
Dry, controlled sound with crystal-clear definition
The series offers everything a professional drummer needs: a crystal-clear stick definition, dry, controlled sounds, trashy china accents and fast-responding crashes with a short decay. The raw bell gives each cymbal an expressive, focused character with a powerful groove. Anyone seeking similarly warm, controlled funk and soul cymbals will also find them in the Rhythm & Soul and NJG series.
Musical styles and cymbals in the series
With its expressive, controlled character, the John Blackwell Signature series is ideal for funk, soul, rock and jazz – on stage and in the studio. The series includes a trashy China with an explosive character, a Crash as a Crash Thin with a fast response and warm sound, a Hi-Hat with a sharp chick and precise response, and a Ride with maximum projection and a crystal-clear ping, also as a Ride Jazz with an open wash and dark bell tone. This lets you build a complete, expressive setup from a single series.
As the official Turkish Cymbals dealer in Germany, we have been advising you personally since 2015 – with genuine expertise and shipping directly from Berlin. Discover the John Blackwell Signature series in hand-hammered B20 bronze.
