so I bought a free floater (3.5 x 14 maple) off ebay, it is the older style free floater with the snares that extend past the bottom head (which I prefer). the drum was in immaculate condition except for the snare tension knob/bolt on the side opposite the throw off switch. I loosened it enough to take the plate off, and the bottom portion of the knob, which is basically a threaded bolt, was bent at an angle. there is no way to get it out of the snare cage! the only thing I could think of doing is getting someone to saw thru the tension knob, which MAYBE would let it out, but even if it worked, how could I even find a new one to replace it? I'm pretty sure pearl doesn't make replacement parts for their older ff frames. what do you think; return it or see what I can do? any ideas??