New Bongo -- Problem

[Freddels]

I just bought a new Bongo 4 HH a week ago Saturday and already one of the tuning gears is slipping. I've tried to tighten it but no luck. Luckily (or not so) I bought it at GC, so it looks like this one is going back.

Oh well, I was just getting used to this bass.

 

[limitk7]

I just bought a new Bongo 4 HH a week ago Saturday and already one of the tuning gears is slipping. I've tried to tighten it but no luck. Luckily (or not so) I bought it at GC, so it looks like this one is going back.

Oh well, I was just getting used to this bass.

May I suggest you contact EB customer service before you bring the bass back to GC?

 

[NorM]

When you get there ask them to call EB customer service.
800.54E.BALL
800.543.2255

 

[Freddels]

I thought about that but this bass is already scheduled to go back sometime this year. When I purchased it, there was damage on the headstock (dings and a big area with the finish scraped off). GC put in an order to replace it but it's not scheduled to be in until the end of Sept 06. There is a 30 day return policy so I'm probably just going to do that. I could go to another GC and see if they have any in stock to just trade but I'll have to think about it.

Perhaps, I can find a decent used one. I do like the Bongo!

 

[tkarter]

Sounds like you will get your issue resolved right nicely. Bongo's do bring lots of fun for sure.

Welcome to the forum

tk

 

[barkatozz]

I thought about that but this bass is already scheduled to go back sometime this year. When I purchased it, there was damage on the headstock (dings and a big area with the finish scraped off). GC put in an order to replace it but it's not scheduled to be in until the end of Sept 06. There is a 30 day return policy so I'm probably just going to do that. I could go to another GC and see if they have any in stock to just trade but I'll have to think about it.

Perhaps, I can find a decent used one. I do like the Bongo!

I have a 4HH Bongo to sell if you choose to go that route.

 

[Dargin]

Call me at (866)-823-2255 ext 123; we'll hook you up a with a discounted tuning key. All you need is a phillips head and your bass is fixed.

 

[NorM]

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I would go with this option.

 

[Randracula]

This might sound kind of silly but how many winds do you have around that tuning key?

 

[Freddels]

This might sound kind of silly but how many winds do you have around that tuning key?

1 1/2

 

[Dargin]

You will want at least two complete wraps.

 

[Steve Dude Barr]

I do 4 wraps personally on most basses if I can.

 

[Dr Stankface]

I usually do 2 1/2. Juuuuuust to be sure.

 

[Dr Stankface]

BTW, aren't the guys and gals of EB great. Tell me where else you'd get that kind of service.






















That's what I thought.

 

[Psycho Ward]

I solder mine in that center "soldering cup".













I really was never sure how many wraps to do, thanks!

 

[NorM]

I solder mine in that center "soldering cup".

I never thought of that

 

[Freddels]

BTW, aren't the guys and gals of EB great. Tell me where else you'd get that kind of service.

Ok, called customer service. They're flying someone out immediately to fix it.










Well . . . I guess the part will arrive in a few days and I shouldn't wait for them to show.

Thanks, Scott.

 

[Dargin]

No prob

 

[bovinehost]

For a guy with a green bass, Dargin's pretty okay.

 

[Randracula]

I do 4 wraps personally on most basses if I can.

+1 Me thinks the 1 1/2 wraps might have something to do with the slippage.