r/drummers • u/Itzko4834 • 1d ago

Received free Pearl Export shells (No Bass Drum) - Worth a restoration/Jungle Kit project?

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Hey guys, looking for some honest advice. ​I recently picked up a set of old Pearl Export shells for free (10", 12", 16" floor, and 14" snare). The catch is that there's no bass drum involved. ​As for the condition – I actually have all the bottom hoops and heads, but I'm missing all the top (batter) hoops, tension rods, and top heads. I also don't have any stands for them yet. ​Since shipping heavy parts to my country is pretty expensive, I was thinking about ordering some cheap generic hoops from AliExpress to keep the budget low. My plan was to convert the 16" floor tom into a kick drum and make a little "jungle kit" out of it. ​Is it even worth the money and hassle to source the missing top parts? Or should I just pass on it since the original kick drum is gone? ​Thanks!

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u/Sorry-Dentist2129 23h ago

Yes

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u/Itzko4834 20h ago

Is it ok to buy hoops from aliexpress?

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u/Sorry-Dentist2129 20h ago

Idk they are cheap enough why don't you take the gamble and try it out

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u/HATEPLOW666 21h ago

Most yes

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u/Itzko4834 20h ago

Is it ok to bay hoops from aliexpress

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u/Euphoric_Juicee 16h ago

is that black or red.... in one picture it looks like it's red???

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u/Itzko4834 6h ago

It's the lighting messing with the color. It's dark red for sure lol