Bongo nut question

[xring]

I have a nut for a 5 string Bongo coming from EBMM. Does anyone know if the string slots are already cut, or if it is blank? The person I ordered it from did not know. Thanks.

 

[jongitarz]

The slots are already there, but you will need to file them down once the nut is in place.

 

[xring]

Sounds good so far... will this allow a small amount of lateral movment (say in comparison to the original nut?) I'm not doing the work myself, but need to supervise! Thanks.

 

[xring]

I'll take that as a no. Guess I'll find out in a couple of days.

 

[xring]

A bone nut is being installed on the Bongo now. The luthier could have worked with the stock nut, but I wanted to forego filling the slot with super glue and hardener etc. EBMM did offer to see the bass, but I decided to not send it across country. I'll post pics when I get it back.

 

[MingusBASS]

I'm curious, does that void your/his warranty?

Andrew

 

[xring]

Probably if I have action related problems I'm guessing. I would hope that if the preamp decides to self destruct, that would be covered.