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Benny Greb

Documented by Chris @ 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.

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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.

Bass drum — Sonor Drums Floor tom — Sonor Drums Floor tom — Sonor Drums Rack tom — Sonor Drums Rack tom — Sonor Drums Snare — Sonor Benny Greb Signature Snare 2.0 13"Hi-hats — Meinl Benny Greb 8" Crasher Hats 8"Hi-hats — Meinl Generation X 12"/14" Trash Hats 12"Crash — Meinl Byzance Vintage Sand Series
The 2026 kit at a glance. Tap a piece to find it below; sticks, pedals and hardware aren't drawn.
Sonor Drums One rack tom, one/two floor toms, second snare — low, flat setup ⤷ who plays this
Sonor Benny Greb Signature Snare 2.0 13" x 5.75"; beech with Scandinavian birch outer, or brass; Twin MonoRail dampening (felt + sheep wool arms) ⤷ who plays this
Meinl Byzance Vintage Sand Series Signature line: hats, crashes, rides, crash ride ⤷ who plays this
Meinl Benny Greb 8" Crasher Hats Four stacked cymbals; short, dry sound ⤷ who plays this
Meinl Generation X 12"/14" Trash Hats Fast and trashy; great as a stack ⤷ who plays this
Vic Firth Benny Greb Signature Sticks 5B base, shortened teardrop tip, green print ⤷ who plays this
Remo Drumheads ⤷ who plays this
GetGood Drums Benny Greb Signature Pack His kit as a drum sample library for your DAW ⤷ who plays this
Meinl Benny Greb Masterpad Practice Pad 6" and 12" versions ⤷ who plays this
EPM Practice Journal From his Effective Practicing for Musicians platform ⤷ who plays this

2021 — 2021 rig

The low, flat setup with second snare and characterful stacks from our 2021 feature.

Bass drum — Sonor Drums Floor tom — Sonor Drums Floor tom — Sonor Drums Rack tom — Sonor Drums Rack tom — Sonor Drums Snare — Sonor Benny Greb Signature Snare 13"Hi-hats — Meinl Benny Greb 8" Crasher Hats 8"Hi-hats — Meinl Generation X 12"/14" Trash Hats 12"Crash — Meinl Cymbals Crash — Meinl Byzance Vintage Sand Series
The 2021 kit at a glance. Tap a piece to find it below; sticks, pedals and hardware aren't drawn.
Sonor Drums One rack tom, one/two floor toms, second snare ⤷ who plays this
Sonor Benny Greb Signature Snare 13" x 5.75"; beech/birch or brass versions ⤷ who plays this
Meinl Cymbals Dark cymbals and stacks, set low ⤷ who plays this
Meinl Benny Greb 8" Crasher Hats Four stacked cymbals; short, dry sound ⤷ who plays this
Meinl Generation X 12"/14" Trash Hats First Greb signature; fast, trashy ⤷ who plays this
Meinl Byzance Vintage Sand Series Signature line: hats, crashes, rides, crash ride ⤷ who plays this
Vic Firth Benny Greb Signature Sticks 5B base, shortened teardrop tip, green print ⤷ who plays this
Remo Drumheads ⤷ who plays this
SlapKlatz Pro Damper Gels ⤷ who plays this
Cymbal Resonance System ⤷ who plays this
Meinl Benny Greb Masterpad Practice Pad 6" and 12" versions ⤷ who plays this

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