Sonor vintage series drumset modern drummer magazine. Sonor vintage series 4piece 22 shell pack in vintage. As an amateur drummer for over 45 years, i always played sonor drums. All footage was shot at the factory in bad berleburgaue, germany. This sonor vintage series kit was recently played by none other than benny greb at a recent instore masterclass at drum center of portsmouth. Benny greb, tomas haake and steve smith in this first vintage series video. Ladies and gentlemen, enjoy our new vintage series video with various outtakes, performances and behind the scenes material, featuring tomas haake, steve smith and benny greb all footage was.
Sonor vintage series outtakes and performances youtube. Sonor 3pc vintage series three20 drum set black slate. Sonor benny greb signature snare drum benny greb is a seasoned professional who has earned his right to be called a sonor artist, greb has been an integral part of the sonor circle for some time and he himself will tell you the affinity he has for sonor drums. This is a players set, so you dont have to worry about lugging it around to pubs. For me as an artist, it is key to embrace both tradition and innovation and the guys at the sonor drum company do that same thing. Sonor vintage series 3piece shell pack 22,16 vintage. Bennys unique style and sound are personified in this signature drum. Sonor vintage series drumset commemorating 140 years of business with a forwardthinking kit that sports a classicleaning tone. The vintage series iconic lugs are specd to original teardrop blueprints. We are proud to present three very outstanding sonor players.
Sonor drums benny greb playing his new sonor vintage. Benny greb is a prolific german drummer, singer and clinician. Heres what sonor say about the vintage shell pack in vintage pearl. The sonor vintage series gives drummers the look and feel of a vintage style kit with modern advancements. Sonor has announced the launch of the benny greb signature snare drum, to be introduced this fall 2010. Sonor artist ralf neuhaus session player from germany has some fun playing his new vintage series kit for the first time. Greb is endorsed by sonor drums and has his signature snare, remo drum heads, vic. This was a much better way to hear these drums than in a store, semituned or in a video, highly processed. I feel close to people that love what they do and who are dedicated to.
Sonor vintage series three20 drum kit vintage pearl. Utilizing rounded bearing edges, the new vintage series drums represent the return of the old sonor sound into its product line. Skip to main content skip to footer site51500000011930 site51500000000010762 new j41615 sonor vintage series 3piece shell pack site51500000011930,site51500000011931. The sonor trademark, first registered in 1907, has become the hallmark of fine drums in nearly every country in the world. To celebrate their 140th anniversary, sonor has released a new line of drums that can be viewed as a reissue of the classic teardrop series. One stop shop for all things from your favorite brand. Sonor vintage series 3piece shell pack 22,16 vintage red oyster. Vintage series kit for his typical energetic playing that. Sonor vintage series 3pc drum set used by benny greb. Drum shell set vintage series, three22 configuration, colour. The rounded bearing edge creates more head contact, which generates a beefier and little shorter sound in comparison to the 45 degree cut shells. For me as an artist it is key to embrace both tradition and innovation, and the guys at sonor drum company do that same thing. Find savings on sonor 503 series and buy top brands such as adidas and nike with shopzilla.
Benny greb now, you may believe that benny has always been as tall and as bearded and as handsome and as musically gifted as he is currently is. Sonor vintage series 3piece shell pack vintage pearl. Enjoy the lowest prices and best selection of sonor snare drums at guitar center. Vintage red oyster, chrome hardware, drum shell material. Founded in 20 and based in rome, italy, sonor music editions is a record label specialized in archival music for films, radio and television. Benny greb, jojo mayer of nerve, gavin harrison of porcupine tree, chris coleman of prince, jack dejohnette, and many more. Many more moving part clips will follow during the. Buy sonor snare drums and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Great sonor sound as always, just not a museum piece sizes are 121622, bass drum tom holder is included as well.
Here is their first performance video with the title soulfood. His parents were not proficient with any musical instrument but were always very interested in music, making sure to take benny greb to a lot of concerts. I feel close to people that love what they do and who are dedicated to quality. Sonor 3pc vintage series three22 drum set vintage red oyster. But no, he started off life as a tiny baby just like you and me. Just like the original teardrop drums, the new vintage sonor drums are german engineered and build to the highest quality using hand selected premium german beech shells complete with rounded bearing edges. The vintage series is available in two shell pack configurations or as individual pieces. Already in the 60s sonor teardrop kits were build to the highest quality standards and were highly rated by international stars like connie kay, roy haynes, sonny payne or kenny klook clarke. Buy sonor vintage series 3piece shell pack vintage pearl at. Sonor benny greb brass signature snare drum guitar center. For me as an artist it is key to embrace both tradition and innovation, and the guys at the sonor drum company do that same thing. The sonor vintage series takes cues from its own teardrop drums of the 1950s and 60s, incorporating modern shell and tuning technology into its timetested builds for dependability yesterdays kits cant touch. Free shipping for your sonor vintage series snare drum 14 x 6.
When the chance arose in 2010 to create a signature product with sonor, were pretty sure it didnt take him long to accept such a. Gather enough drummers together, and inevitably the conversation will turn toward the eternal question of whether vintage drums sound better than new ones. Sonor vintage series 3pc shell kit in vintage pearl. Sonor benny greb signature snare drum news audiofanzine. Thanks to our artists tomas haake, steve smith and benny greb for their. Sonor vintage series 3piece shell pack vintage black. Sonor 4pc special edition birch infinite drum setazure. According to sonor, benny favors beech, which gives the drum its transparency, warmth, fat sound and wide tuning range. Sonor hihat clutch 200 series, hihat clutch, for hihats with round hihat b. Through all the achievements and endorsements, sonor remains dedicated to consistently. The elite drums hand made in germany this year sonor is celebrating its 140th anniversary and it was only right to celebrate in style by creating a whole new series and what better name to call it other than the vintage series the sonor vintage series brings back the iconic sound of the 1950s early 1970s as well as that timeless appearance that. Sonor took great care to make its vintage series hardware capture the look and vibe of its classic kits particularly the teardrop lineup of the 1950s and 60s. They appreciate the individuality, high quality and typical sound, that sonor offers.
Benny greb signature snare drum pearl drummers forum. I guess in that respect, updating the old design has worked well. I had the same sonor action set for almost 30 years. Sonor vintage series 3piece shell pack vintage onyx. This drum kit is made of 9ply, handselected premium german beech wood drum shells giving these drums the warm, fat tone of maple with the attack of birch. Benny greb born june 1980 in augsburg, germany is a prolific german drummer, singer and clinician. Thoughts and opinions on sonor vintage series drums. Developed in cooperation with artists and collectors, the sonor team worked tirelessly to bring the vintage series line as close as possible to the look, feel and sound of original teardrop drums. Benny greb, one of the most sought after clinicians these days, has teamed up with sonor on his very own signature snare drum. Sonor sq2 artists such as benny greb, gavin harrison or jack dejohnette love their sq2 drums kits. With the new vintage series, the characteristic sound and look of the classic 50s and 60s teardrop kits is brought into the 21st century. Sonor vintage series 3piece shell pack in vintage natural. Hand selected german beech, 9ply 6 mm shell thickness, drum shells cross laminated cltf, rounded shell bearing edge. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from benny greb at the discogs marketplace.
Since 2004, drumming scenes shooting star benny greb is part of the sonor family. The vintage look and feel of the drums is spot on but it has the modern design traits and solidity which seem to make it very workable for the gigging and recording drummer. This long, worldwide acceptance is the best proof of their high standards and reliable performance. Utilizing rounded bearing edges, the recreated vintage series drums represent the return of the old sonor sound into its product line. Heres what sonor say about the vintage shell pack in vintage red oyster. The sonor vintage series takes cues from its own teardrop drums of the 1950s and 60s, incorporating modern shell and tuning. Sonor drums are really something else so be prepared for the inevitable geekdom to follow, hahaha.
I unpacked and set up a brand new vintage series kit for benny greb a few years back too. Skip to main content skip to footer site51500000011856 site51500000000010596 new j39861 sonor vintage series 3piece shell pack site51500000011856,site51500000011855,site51500000011854,site51500000011853. Sonor teardrop kits are some of the most sought after vintage drums. Like the original teardrop series sonor drums of the 50s these drums have a. But the whole sonor artist family counts a lot more talented drummers. Sonor vintage series 20 3 piece shell pack california blue. Seeking to capture a diverse and fullbodied sound, benny selected a thin 5mm beech shell as the tone source of this drum. The result is a warm, dry but yet resonant sound that youll notice on older drum records. Vintage series shells are made with 9 plies of select german beech for a 6mm total thickness. Sonor vintage series 3pc shell pack 1622 vintage pearl.
The sonor vintage series brings back the iconic sound of the 1950s early 1970s as well as that timeless appearance that many drummers love. Since 2004, drum scene shooting star benny greb is part of the sonor family. Greb in particular, gave birth to a bouncing benny back in 1980 in the town of augsburg, germany. Sonor vintage series unofficial sam i am studio home. He plays a large variety of music and can be seen playing rock with stoppok and the ron spielman trio, jazz with the benny greb brass band and sabri tulug tirpan, funk with jerobeam, fusion with the ndr big. Benny grebs journey in the world of percussion started at a very young age, he was only 6 years old. At one point i got the possibility to buy a sonor force 3000 in maserbirke finish. Sonor benny greb signature snare drum sound pure reverb. The rounded bearing edges deliver a warm tone with deep low end and great resonance. Sonor then combined its knowledge of modern drum building with the look and sound of vintage drums to. Semi gloss lacquered vintage natural and vintage onyx, and wrap finish, aged. The sonor vintage series, made in germany already in the 60s sonor teardrop kits were build to the highest quality standards and were highly rated by international stars like connie kay, roy haynes, sonny payne or kenny klook clarke sonor teardrop kits are one of the most sought after vintage drums. Shop for the sonor benny greb brass signature snare drum and receive free. Actually this set was the very first set of my collection.
He started playing the drums at age six and began taking lessons at age twelve. Doing business with your colleagues has never been easier. Byzance vintage sand hihats over generation x filter china 3. Sonor vintage series three 22\\ nicko mcbrains drum one. All of the sonor products are outstanding in design and quality yet priced competitively. Departments drums acoustic drums and sets drum kits nested no hardware sonor vintage series 3piece shell pack 22,16 vintage red oyster. Sonor vintage series 3pc shell pack 1622 vintage pearl the sonor vintage series, made in germany. The sonor vintage series drums are available in three lovely finishes which reflect their classic beauty. I just copied this photo and sent it to sonor president karl heinz menzel to use as a reference for my new kit.
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