Benny Greb | How to choose a drumstick | Geartalk | Thomann

[@jonthan8914]

That drum set

[@WhelanDrums]

Jonthan I love it. Agreed it all sounds killer

[@ivandelvalle2784]

No u

[@CipherSerpico]

I don’t understand how anyone can not love Benny Greb. He’s an absolute genius as a musician and he just seems like a great dude. He always cracks me up.

[@CellarStudioProductions]

I saw him live with Moving Parts in a small German venue. He is just awesome. That guy can pull off a 10 minute drum solo that doesn't get boring, even when he's only using the Toms for 4-5 minutes straight. And he's a nice guy too. I got myself an autograph on my smartphone case. Well... I'm a drummer and I admire his skill, so I stopped using it, to protect the autograph from being destroyed :D Have a nice day everyone!

[@CipherSerpico]

Cellar Studio Productions That’s so good to hear. It’s always a huge bummer when it turns out that people you admire are assholes. So thanks for sharing that.

[@jayjay1drum1skate]

There isn't a surface more beautiful than your noggin Benny.

[@danielreily2701]

That is the best floor tom I have heard and I have played drums over 50 years ! Wow ..mind blowing

[@jedfriedland1520]

Not only is each of BG's solos inventive and graceful, but each one is uniquely different. Such a vocabulary.

[@saulmighty]

Benny, you're the groove meister! My life would be complete if I could play like that.

[@lucastseh4709]

that floor tom sounds outstanding!

[@mesopicvision]

Damn, you're right! :D Amazing sound

[@jakereeves1266]

Mr. Greb is by far the most exacting drummer in our time of whom I'm aware.

[@swfan1004]

Thank god I'm alive when Benny is

[@ethanvarden7840]

I've only been getting into drumset for about a year. This video is how I first heard of benny greb

[@guitarelaxed]

So it seems it takes a guitarplayer to write the first comment on this drum video. Benny Greb is really one of the finest drummers in Germany. I hope that aside from guitar Thomann is able to become established with videos of other instruments like saxophones, brass, keys and others.

[@thomaskleinhans2384]

For finding the perfect pair: Don´t hit the head of the bass player! It´ll be different because his head is not really balanced!

[@elithepitbulldog2209]

Concrete is the best. If no concrete is on the floor use the lead guitar players head. It IS made of concrete

[@GreatDestructo]

iTHinK I hIt mY HEADTOo haRd THANKS BENNy

[@joshmckay5815]

that snare roll speeding up at 4:40 is INCREDIBLE!!!

[@dajzilla]

THAT SNARE! Damn.... that kit! Holy moly... I would LOVE to have that!

[@steveelam4810]

Love how you're there to help other's with what u do,which is always amazing, thanks

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Thanks on behalf of the team. I'll pass on the good vibes! //Andy

[@davidpomella6786]

This was very useful information , I especially like the tips on using brushes. Tks

[@rhythmista7707]

Oh Benny.. you're so special.

[@roele2413]

the way he says "Oh yeaWH" between 2:05 and 2:10, combined with these fast hand motions and the hunchback posture, makes me think of something totally different from trying out drumsticks tho

[@fransterhorst3694]

very helpful! people will think i'm nuts for tapping my head with drumsticks now... but likely they think i'm nuts anyway already. mallets for pitch tuning is a good idea !

[@CzarCustom]

Just made the switch from 5B's to 3A's and made a total change in how I sound, I now feel more confident and got better sound in MY playing

[@dodge4x418]

I never thought about using a mallet for tuning, THANX!!

[@jonashellborg8320]

I first just picked sticks for comfort, the better my technique gets the more I choose sticks for their sound properties. Different sticks can really change the sound - but it does require good technique before that happens, that’s my experience.

[@Philipp.of.Swabia]

Lol he can play a cravity blast , this guy is more than amazing 👍🏻

[@japaobateradrums2067]

Eita q Groove bonito

[@composingmicha3776]

absolutely nice

[@siccokloosterman3430]

'when you go to a music store' in a Thomann film....nice

[@Killenmachine05]

I used to choose my sticks by rolling them on a flat surface like a pool que to see if theyre straight, tried it at a music store with probably 5-6 pairs of benny greb promark signature sticks, not one of them passed the test oddly enough.

[@DailyDrumLesson]

nice, gonna check out that beater!

[@fuzzylogiceire]

Thing is, some music stores will not let you try out new sticks on their drums and cymbals. The shop with the best stick range near me has some sticks for the purpose of testing the drums but it's very unlikely to be the specific stick you want to test on the drums before buying.

[@harryxiro]

Who else couldn't stop watching the decibel counter in the background?

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Guilty in most of the videos! //Andy

[@gonzalob3348]

It's difficult to think of a more instructive drummer than Benny.. Maybe someone like Mr. GAVIN HARRISON could pick up the pace just fine about.. maybe his use of cymbals? I don't know, but it's a cool idea, so keep bringing drummers in for this!

[@AlldeLucas]

Just go for 2b and get used to it. It's punchy, accentuate the low end (and some say it reduces the unwanted dynamics [specially useful in studio])

[@AlldeLucas]

And before you complain about my grammar, as a way to diminish my argument, english is not my first language. Not that bad grammar is a argument for any discussion that is not about grammar itself.

[@miscellaneous5215]

I'm coming around to this idea. I think you're right. And for those that think all 2b's are heavy, they're not. You can find lighter ones. I have a pair of VF 2b's that weigh less than my 5a and 5b sticks.

[@dougl.6461]

Industrial sounds emit from Benny's kit! Industrial. Machines.

[@senorx238]

Nice tips!

[@OLahoda]

Bamberg hat! beautiful town.

[@krusher74]

all killer no filler

[@narrativematrix9971]

Awesome groove!

[@andahoy3734]

kinda off topic, but i'm looking for some explanation video about drum terms, like what is "attack", "tone", "dark sound", "bright sound", thank you in advance.

[@user-tw2ky7tv8h]

You make a 10 16 the 4 piece standard in drumset configuration for the next 30 years.

[@TommyTheCat799]

Benny's signature stick kicks so much ass. 5 words, dynamic range, stick definition, feel

[@mauroscatozza]

Beauty drum sound happening in there

[@joshuajuaire8757]

I think you guys should have Dave Weckl And I wonder if Benny uses a variety of Vic Firth Drumsticks Instead of just his signature Drumstick those are my comments and maybe even have Steve Gadd

[@louisfudale8419]

Great sticks .

[@untold_beast7409]

How's that floor tom. Meaty.

[@earlbrackett6742]

KI love the JoJo Meyer stick...

[@JacksonRig]

I love my Vic Firth SD1 Generals

[@mdrums1428]

11:11 even a voice crack from benny is groovy..

[@rickbiessman6084]

Wick Firs? Von der Firma hab ich ja noch nie gehört!

[@jonthan8914]

Rick Biessman 😂

[@misfit2022]

I use a classic 5A

[@hanskristianfloden3224]

Awesome, love it! You should try and get Eric Moore on Thomann! :D

[@dreamopeth]

Bennys sticks are awesome. I've played 5b's for years and it feels odd that sticks made for someone else's hands really suit mine.

[@hugorezende199]

Beat Therapy well...any sticks on the world could suit you, reglardless of who is based. Really, there is no right or wrong on gear. More apropriate It could, i know. We Can get used to lots of differents equipments.

[@milanthedrummer]

Amazing sounding kit and drummer and room. I was wondering what is that dBA meter on the wall? What is that product?

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Thanks! Here you go: www.thomann.de/gb/dateq_spl_d2.htm cheers! //Kris

[@AlexDrums97]

Vic firth rock for me!

[@kare14drums]

3:13 are you saying my head isnt a beautiful surface 😢😢

[@thomasrieder7211]

What kind of X-Hat holder is that? Looks like the bottom part of a pearl cowbell holder with an X-Hat arm...

[@crimsun7186]

I never understood the obsession with side stick sound. I can get the same clave sound no matter which sticks I have on hand.

[@maximusheronimus23980]

what would be nice sticks for big hands, on a edrum set?

[@jayflexi]

Anyone know what mic they're using for the toms? Sounds killer

[@Tyler_Wilson]

Am I the only one that just plays any sticks I can find on discount? 😅

[@chezchezchezchez]

Yup, YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE! Sorry man!

[@alanduncan1980]

If you're playing jazz you might want to try a few different types of sticks to get the best sound out of your Ride cymbal, but otherwise who cares?! Whatever works for you.

[@dashwig]

haha,I'm sorry to say but yes,you are :-) Even with only little money, sticks is the first thing you should NOT try to save cash. Play cheap drums (with good heads ;-), even cheap cymbals but not cheap sticks.

[@BoxUpMyBones]

I mean, if you’re seriously broke, they’re better than nothing, but you’re seriously cheating yourself by having sub-par sticks that break all the time. In the long run, it’s a waste of money and time. What I would recommend is trying a few different sizes and styles (buy like 2-3 pairs each of the most popular sizes; 7A, 5A, 5B, 2B, if you can help it), so you can see what agrees better with your style and needs. Also consider the material, like maple (soft, light, dynamic), hickory (more sturdy, still dynamic, very popular), or oak (very sturdy, usually loud and heavy). A big thing I see is hard hitters using pencil-thin sticks, which sure, it’s very light and feels nimble, but you’re putting more physical effort into getting volume out of the drums, and the sticks break more. Heavier sticks take less effort to get volume out of your drums, and they last longer. Just be sure that with the heavier sticks, you hit your cymbals properly (at an angle / “figure 8 technique”, NOT straight down and through), so you don’t make them explode. Another thing, you can buy bricks of sticks (of course after deciding what size and style you like) and most shops worth their salt will knock down the individual unit price because you’re getting more. THAT, is a much more worthy investment.

[@blakegowan6623]

If you get a nice sound without wanting to think about sticks too much....well ok for you. But I'm not that person .

[@kioumarssaffary6189]

hi everybody. i have a Q. lightweight stick's are better or heavyweight? for example vic firth a5 are 3.2 ounce. i bought a pair recently from a chinese company and it's about 2.7 ounce. beside the break problem, which one is better for better rebound?

[@kac_maja]

Great sound level meter on the wall! Where can I go to buy?

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Hi Kacper, here you go: www.thomann.de/gb/dateq_spl_d2.htm Cheers //Kris

[@Carsonbobarson98]

Can someone explain how he uses both the double kick and hihat at the same time?

[@timm1139]

He's either "dancing" between his two pedals, or angling his foot across the pedals. He's also using 3 different hi-hats. However he's doing it, he's very talented!

[@lockleyy]

whats that little black thingie near the ride bell?

[@user-ei2nu4wk8t]

11:04 This,this and drum стул...

[@andys3035]

His floor tom is always on point. Is it an 18?

[@johnbucket1002]

No plays a 16 Floor and a 10 high tom

[@PestifeR]

So benny is telling me to go to 'Music Store' instead? Ok.

[@aidanbirch7380]

is Benny wearing a rolex sub??

[@jonashoffmann3730]

Well I think another reason why people test their sticks only on pads is because they just (correctly?) assume they won't allow you to try them out on the set

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

We encourage people to play the kits in the Shop here at Thomann. Let's make some music! //Andy

[@007artimus]

It is physically impossible for BG not to groove

[@Str8representing]

what did he say at 1:17?

[@davidperez5089]

sweeeeeet!

[@hannes1734]

The interviewer looks like JB Brubaker

[@richardgoldman8761]

Dieter meets Wayne's World.

[@drumken]

not about drumsticks, but marketing

[@ulusot]

02:54

[@StupidEarthlings]

Show off... ;)

[@saedt]

How is he playing double bass with his left foot on the hi hat the whole time???

[@leccionesdebateria]

I'm asking the same!

[@InsomniakDrums]

he uses his left foot to hit both the hi hat and slave bass drum pedal at the same time. if you pay close attention, i believe the quarter note down beats are played by the left beater, and all the up beats are played on the right.

[@leccionesdebateria]

I thought so... but I couldn't spot the slave pedal hit... he's a magician!

[@maartenvalentin4162]

No he is not. Benny does not use the dualist. Don't state your assumption as fact. You can clearly see 2 beaters next to each other.

[@DZNTZ]

I don’t think he’s playing a slave pedal at all... I believe he’s using the Sonor pedal that has 2 beaters and a heel-toe mechanism to play both. This is likely, though I’m not positive. Sonor sponsor, no obvious slave pedal in view, don’t see his foot moving over at all. That ‘double pedal’ by Sonor is pricey and takes a Greb to play, so I’m not going there! But I’d bet my drumsticks that’s what he’s using.

[@ayusharipirala3121]

I thought he used promark

[@heladoscuro5074]

Ayush Aripirala used to

[@jamesblace5761]

The sound of the Voc firth headphones is complete trash

[@yorgossmak]

Benny could sound great with each pair of sticks... all the other stuff is business for young innocent drummers...

[@alanduncan1980]

You can't rim click the sticks in the music shop. You'll get in trouble with the guy. They don't like you scuffing up the merchandise.

[@verwundert]

Cut some highs pleease

[@riverdragon_1]

why you sit like that :D

[@blakegowan6623]

Watching someone play the side of an 900$ floor tom bugs me I gotta say. Is it that great of a sound...that you can't replicate it as an add on piece to the set? Leave that drum wrap alone Benny! 😜 stop the madness!