This was a direct replacement for the original on my pearl export mirror chrome steel shell snare and was very easy to fit so I would recommend attempting to swap a broken one over yourself. The fastener on the other side of the snare was a different type to the one fitted to my snare however but the main throw off fitted perfectly. Be careful of over tightening which is what broke my original throw off as the mechanism isn't as strong as some more expensive options, but if you treat it right it will last.