Benny Greb 2010

[drum6282]

While I didn't particularly care for the bulk of the Language of Drumming or his two solo releases, I love the sound of his drums and cymbals. I really enjoyed his performance and solo on the Modern Drummer 2010 DVD. His snare drum is a particular favorite of mine - I believe it's been a Beech 13x6.5 - not sure the bearing edge or thickness of the shell, but he now has a new signature snare coming out with similar specs. His beech kit sounds amazing...I see Gretsch just released a limited beech wood kit too.

He must have a great manager - the marketing of him as a brand is really working out. He's got a signature ride, hi hat and trash hat with Meinl, signature sticks with Pro Mark and now a signature snare with Sonor.

Here's the link to the sonor page regarding his snare for those interested.

http://www.sonor.com/pbas/Sonor_FE/sono ... kelid=4926

[Isaac Lee]

He is a great drummer and seems to be having a great career. I love this particular solo.

[drum6282]

I just saw this advertised for pre orders at 899.00 USD wow

[amoergosum]

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[Rodge]

A great career as what ? Clinician ? Or you are aware of the music market in Germany ?
Because except that he plays on drum fest, drum events, and did some DVD, I don't know what he does, someone can tell me ?

I'm sure he's a good musician anyway.

[amoergosum]

I don't know what he does, someone can tell me ?

"Blue Touch Paper"...his latest project >>>

[amoergosum]

From the news section of his website:

"February 1st, 2011
hi folks
welcome to the site and to the february news

the release date of the Blue Touch Paper album is now official!
it will be the 13th of May
check it out : http://www.bluetouchpaper.com/

we finished the mixes for the upcoming Ron Spielman Trio album – and also plan to tour later in the year

i will play 2 more shows with AutoAuto! where we destroy a car musically …i hope to upload a video soon so you can get an impression of me when i´m out of my mind.

in mid february i will hit the studio for a new trioproject with piano, bass and drums. it´s an honor to record with the wonderful turkish jazzpianist and composer Sabri Tulug Tirpan and my good friend and great bass player Martin Stumpf. i will keep you updated about this one for shure.

also 3ergezimmer will play a show in hannover …pls see the dates

other than that there is finally a clinic tour planned in italy ! in march ..looking forward to that. i will post the dates in the next cppl of days and i´m still working to make the “Language of Drumming” book perfect – that will come out on Hudson Music later this year."

[YamahaPlayer]

He's a buys guy for sure, and an amazing player.

That trick with the head on the snare is GOLD!!! *stolen*

[Matus]

That whole section of the DVD is absolute genius. "An LP sounds better than a CD and an MP3"

[Old Pit Guy]

While watching my very first clinic clip of Benny Greb I immediately thought Enzo Tedesco with attitude and a dble pedal. Enzo 25 years ago!

I also think the DVD is a huge part of his popularity among drummers.

As for the gear, I'd bury that Sand Ride. Just saying ...