ok.. well Im in an scholastic open drumline.. and.. our instructor and B. D. will budget new drums for this coming yr.. we have somewhat decent harnesses but are getting new basses.. bc we got new snare harnesses last yr.. and our instructor would like to get indoor drums.. for like snares and such.. so Were tossed up b2ween Pearl Articulite Snare.. or Dynasty Shorty snare.. can you give me some feedback *pros/cons* on these drums.. and brands.. ?? we have some maroon Pearl 14 in. FFX.. which are decent.. but would like new DRUMS>>>!!! .. i think at this point were leaning towards the pearl ones.... but anywho.. any feedback is greatly appreciated..
thanks
jeremy

I haven't had a lot of experience with Dynasty drums, but from what I've heard they don't tend to last very long. Our college has had Pearls for 8 years now, which granted is far too long, but they've held up very well.

Dynasty sound great, but Pearl will give you a little more durability.

Dynasty = Garbage.

Go Pearl....Pearls sound and durability is unmatched.

http://www.drumlines.org/reviews/showcat.php/cat/13

There you go, dude. There's no reviews on both those Snares yet, but there's a little info there on them.

My personal take on it? Pearl. I've heard them on a few WGI Drumlines, and they sound GORGEOUS. Absolutely great. From what I've heard, they're extremely durable. I'd go with Toe on this one.

Our high school is mraching with a full dynasty drumline, and they have held up very well. WE have had these drums for going on 3 years now, and to the best of my knowledge we have only had one bass drum head replacement and the bottom head of a snare was replaced. The snares give a very short, crisp sound cuts through everything, and the bass drums can beat it out like nobody's business. My opinion: definitly go Dynasty.

WOW...that list definately says a lot...Dynasty under Premier! WHOOOOOOOO....BTW, I whole heartedly agree with the list...the line I teach uses Pearl and couldn't see us using anything different...

Whoa...Dynasty under Premier?!? Sorry but I have to disagree there. My HS marches Premier, and I tried out at United Percussion who also marches premier and I'd have to say that they're the biggest pieces of .... that i've ever laid hands on. I've got a set of Dynasty sextets and I'd take them anyday over Premier...

In terms of snares, I've heard of the Dynasty top rim cracking, but also that the company replaces it with no problem at all. Personally I prefer the look of Pearl snares over Dynasty, but sound-wise I like Dynasty. I think it's a large amount of personal preference.

Dynasty does have one thing Pearl doesn't: Double snares.

Pearl has interchangeable shells, and its really easy to do it as well. Maple, Carbonply, and I've been told from one of the Namaky's that birch shells are available special order.

Pearl's are very durable and easy to maintain, and you can't go wrong with them.

As far as Dynasty being below Premier, I think thats a bit of a stretch.

why is that a stretch, he obvously had issues with Dynasty. I'm the same with Ludwig.

I'm with Pearl: good price, durable, great sound, well engineered, and you can customize your drums.

as far as the double snare unit. i think the fad is fading. some corps stop using them (BD, Glassmen, Madison) and the ones that did have them hardly used them.