Chtimulato wrote:I usually give two 1/4 turns to tune them - unless it's very cold and/or humid, I give more then - and the same amount to detune them. This should be enough, you don't need to detune totally, in my eyes.
I own a bongo since 1988, and the hembra's still got it's original skin with this treatment. Maybe someone else swill tell you something else.
Chtimulato! Is that your Valje Bongo?
Juaort wrote:Always detune after playing. It’ll definitely extend the life if the skins as well as the shells and Lugs. What I’ve done through the years is the same number of turns for Tuning do for Detuning. For me that number is usually 3 - 4 Qtr Turns. Depends on conditions. Cold, Hot, humid etc.
that's right.I have been told (or read) to tune/detune by 1/4 turn at the time per lug all around the drum
Chtimulato wrote:3 or 4 Qtr = quarter = 1/4... Should be maximum 4 times around then.
I mostly give two 1/4 turns, but I told you it depends on if it's cold or humid.
If Juaort lives in a cold and/or humid town, he has to do more.
And yes,that's right.I have been told (or read) to tune/detune by 1/4 turn at the time per lug all around the drum
Chtimulato wrote:Beatnik07, what are your bongo ?
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