Benny Greb
Documented by Drum Faster
German groove master, clinician and educator behind The Language of Drumming and The Art & Science of Groove, who leads his band Moving Parts and holds one of drumming's largest signature product lines.
2026 — Current rig — the 2.0 era
Benny's setup as of our August 2026 update: the reborn Sonor Signature Snare 2.0 with Twin MonoRail dampening, the Vintage Sand cymbal line, and his kit now available as a GetGood Drums sample library.
Sonor DrumsOne rack tom, one/two floor toms, second snare — low, flat setup
Sonor Benny Greb Signature Snare 2.013" x 5.75"; beech with Scandinavian birch outer, or brass; Twin MonoRail dampening (felt + sheep wool arms)
Meinl Byzance Vintage Sand SeriesSignature line: hats, crashes, rides, crash ride
Meinl Benny Greb 8" Crasher HatsFour stacked cymbals; short, dry sound
Meinl Generation X 12"/14" Trash HatsFast and trashy; great as a stack
Vic Firth Benny Greb Signature Sticks5B base, shortened teardrop tip, green print
Remo Drumheads
GetGood Drums Benny Greb Signature PackHis kit as a drum sample library for your DAW
Meinl Benny Greb Masterpad Practice Pad6" and 12" versions
EPM Practice JournalFrom his Effective Practicing for Musicians platform
2021 — 2021 rig
The low, flat setup with second snare and characterful stacks from our 2021 feature.
Sonor DrumsOne rack tom, one/two floor toms, second snare
Sonor Benny Greb Signature Snare13" x 5.75"; beech/birch or brass versions
Meinl CymbalsDark cymbals and stacks, set low
Meinl Benny Greb 8" Crasher HatsFour stacked cymbals; short, dry sound
Meinl Generation X 12"/14" Trash HatsFirst Greb signature; fast, trashy
Meinl Byzance Vintage Sand SeriesSignature line: hats, crashes, rides, crash ride
Vic Firth Benny Greb Signature Sticks5B base, shortened teardrop tip, green print
Remo Drumheads
SlapKlatz Pro Damper Gels
Cymbal Resonance System
Meinl Benny Greb Masterpad Practice Pad6" and 12" versions
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