Joey Jordison Signature Gear: What's Available Today & How to Get His Sound | MetalForge

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joey Jordison's Pearl signature snare still available?

Yes. The Pearl Joey Jordison Signature Snare (model JJ1365) remains in production as of 2026. It's a 13" x 6.5" steel shell with 1.0mm beaded construction — the same design Joey played throughout his career with Slipknot. Street price is $250–350 at Pearl authorized dealers including Guitar Center, Sweetwater, and Musician's Friend. This is one of the few Joey Jordison signature items that never went out of production after his passing in 2021. For context on how he used this snare in the studio, see the [Iowa drum setup article](/articles/iowa-drum-setup).

What drum kit did Joey Jordison use for the Iowa tour?

For the Iowa tour (2001–2002), Joey Jordison played a Pearl Masterworks Custom kit in a custom purple/black fade finish. The configuration included six toms (8", 10", 12", 14" rack toms, 16" and 18" floor toms) and double 22" x 18" bass drums, mounted on a Pearl Icon Rack System. This same setup was used both on the Iowa album and for the Disasterpieces live shows — including the famous rotating drum platform performance. The cymbals were Paiste RUDE and 2002 series. The complete Iowa gear breakdown, including studio recording specifics, is at the [Iowa drum setup article](/articles/iowa-drum-setup). For Joey's full career gear timeline, visit his [drummer profile](/drummer/joey-jordison).

How do I build a setup that sounds like Joey Jordison?

Start with the three non-negotiables: the Pearl JJ1365 signature snare ($250–350), Promark TX515W signature sticks ($13/pair), and at least one Paiste RUDE Wild China cymbal ($250–320). These three items are the most distinctive elements of the Joey Jordison sound and all remain in production. Add Paiste RUDE Wild Hi-Hats and Power Crashes to complete the cymbal voice. For the kit itself, any Pearl maple-shell drum (Export or higher) gets you the shell character — a used Pearl Masterworks or Reference is the closest match to the Iowa studio sound. Run Evans EMAD heads on the bass drums and Evans EC2S on the toms. The full Iowa-replica kit with signature items runs $2,000–2,500 on a budget build, or $6,000–10,000 for a genuine Pearl Reference / Masterworks setup. See our [complete Joey Jordison gear breakdown](/articles/whats-in-joey-jordisons-kit) for the full setup across all eras.

What happened to Joey Jordison signature items after he passed away?

Pearl and Promark have continued producing their respective Joey Jordison signature items since his passing on July 26, 2021. The Pearl JJ1365 snare and Promark TX515W sticks remain active catalog items as tributes to his legacy. Paiste RUDE cymbals — while not signature-branded specifically to Joey — are the same models he used throughout his career and remain in full production. There has been no announcement of plans to discontinue any of these items. Collectors seeking documented tour-used or personally owned Joey Jordison gear should look for estate auction items or documented provenance pieces, which occasionally surface on Reverb and through specialist drum dealers.

Where can I find Joey Jordison Pearl Masterworks drums for sale?

Joey Jordison's Iowa-era Pearl Masterworks Custom kits (2000–2004 vintage) appear occasionally on Reverb.com — search 'Pearl Masterworks joey jordison' or 'Pearl Masterworks custom purple black'. eBay is a secondary source with wider inventory but less buyer protection for high-value purchases. Vintage drum specialists like Vintage Drum Center and Classic Drum Shop occasionally source authenticated Iowa-era Pearl pieces. For a more budget-friendly option, a used Pearl Reference Series kit (2008–present) delivers similar maple/mahogany shell character at $2,000–4,000 depending on configuration. The Pearl Masterworks is a fully custom build, so no two configurations are identical — verify shell sizes and hardware match before purchasing.