How Do You Tune And Care For Used Bongo Drums?
Bongos are extremely durable and retain their playability very well. They are made with small, thick skins that do not wear out easily, and their shells are also thick. As long as their hardware is in good shape, you can essentially treat your used bongos the way you would a set of new ones. Oil the skins of your bongos. Put about 1 tbsp. worth of almond oil in your hands, rub them together, and rub the oil into the skins of your bongos. Many bongo players forget to keep their drum skins moist, which is an effective way to keep them in good condition. Repeat this step whenever your bongo skin seems dry. Loosen one drum head. Unscrew all four lugs 1/4 of a turn. Repeat until the drum head is loose. Then loosen the other drum head. Look at the rim very closely. It should not be bent or warped in any way. With the drum head loose, it should sit evenly on the rim of the drum. If it is seriously warped, you may want to get it replaced. Use your fingers to tighten the lugs on one drum head u
