Do Bass Wheels Require Significant Time To Attach?

In order to attach a bass end-pin wheel you must first remove your current end-pin. You will need to find a place to safely store the end-pin until it is needed again (a minor issue). The bass wheel is then inserted into the end-pin slot and the bolt is tightened. A greater concern is that you must make sure the end-pin bolt is tigthened down securely, or the bass could slip down on the bass wheel while in transit, and the risk of damage is greatly increased.

So, how long does it take to install a bass wheel? As with most things in life, the more you do it the quicker it will become. When you first start using a bass wheel it could take more than a minute, but, over time, it should get quicker. We estimate that the average time it takes to fully install a bass end-pin wheel to be 30-60 seconds.

How long does it take to "install" the Bass Buggie?

The Bass Buggie does not require you to remove your current end-pin wheel. It doesn't even matter if your base is inside a padded case or not.

To use the Bass Buggie, begin by lying your bass on its side - the Buggie will attach to the top side of the bass. Place the Buggie's round loop on the end pin, the body of the Buggie on the top edge of the bass, and then pull the bungie cord around the bass (if the bass is not in a case, make sure the bugie cord goes under the strings). That's it. Hook the loop on the end pin, set the buggie on the bass, and pull the bungie around the bass. It only takes a few seconds!

More detailed instructions about adjusting the Buggie so that your bass can stand up unattended (although they caution against leaving the bass standing up, alone, unattended!), along with more photos showing how to use the Buggie are available at the KC Strings web site.