With a size of 6.5\"x13\", a black nickel finish shell and steel hoops this snare exhibits a punchy resonance with a strong volume capacity not usually associated with a 13\" diameter drum.

Three air vent holes with removable caps allow John Blackwell to change the sound of his drum from song to song by opening or closing off any combination of the vents.

The 6.5 inch deep, 1.2mm thick steel shell features an exaggerated flanged edge that creates a rich, full sound. This special edge is 5mm wider than most of Tama\'s snare drums. This increased width offers a more solid and punchy snare drum sound, and makes for a sturdier shell.

JB1365 comes with the new snappy snare, featuring strong \'Hi-Carbon Steel\' for its coil. Very dense in carbon and unplated to maximize its sound character, it provides sharp, sensitive and classic sound and longer life. Comments John Blackwell:

\"The reason I chose 6.5\"x13\" is because I\'ve played a lot of snares over the years, from 12\" to 16\" in diameter, and 3.5\" to 8\" in depth. 6.5\"x13\" is right in the middle to me. It gives me a rimshot that\'s out of this world, and I can get the fattest, deep snare sound ever. The possibilities are unlimited with this snare drum. The reason I chose triple-flanged hoops is because for the 30 years that I\'ve played drums, I\'ve seen many drummers in concert, including my father John Blackwell Sr. And they all have used triple-flanged hoops. They give you that old school sound and feel for any style of music.\"

This is Tama\'s new snare drum: it\'s Black and it\'s Well!