Bongo stand problem

[CongaTick]

The threaded bolt has been stripped twice becuase of the tension applied on the wing nut to tighten the strap.
Very frustrating. Anybody have the same or similar problem and/or solutions?

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[Whopbamboom]

Is this an LP stand?

[CongaTick]

Yep, it is. CUSTOMER SERVICE NEWSFLASH! A brief email to LP custromer service describing my problem was answered immediately by Bob Larko who said they would ship a new stirrup and tensioning bolt out to me right away. And I've had my stand for almost a year!!!. Outstanding service!!

[CongaTick]

Sorry. Matador Stand.

[Whopbamboom]

Bob Larko has also been helpful to me when I need part numbers on small replacement parts (haven't needed the parts, but I like to keep spares on hand just in case I have a problem at a crucial time like a gig or session).

I believe my LP bongo stands are the 330-series, not the Aspire's. Though I can't imagine there being any real difference in quality between the two on that screw. I have never yet had a problem with any of my stands (have three, two upright and one seated model). Just how tight are you trying to make that strap???

[CongaTick]

Not really torquing it. Just enough to hold the bongos steady as I play them in combo with my 3 drum setup. I have them set in front of my quinto. Guess I'll have to back off a bit on that wing nut.

[Whopbamboom]

My LP stands don't use the wing-nut. The long screw threads into the strap bracket. I wonder if perhaps your Aspire stand is made a little cheaper??? Hard to imagine, but who knows. I've been using one of my stands regularly for 5 years and I get the strap fairly tight.