Should I be worried?

[xXxTWO FACExXx]

I got new tuners for my Ripper project bass and when I was screwing them in I noticed this ( Look at picture)


It looks like someone tried drilling new holes for new tuners but anyway notice the bottom left hole that new hole that's too close to the original. I installed the tuner without any trouble what so ever but now when I turn the turning peg I hear a crunching sound what should I do?

 

[BooHead]

You could fill the holes up with wood glue or some sort of wood filler. I had a similar problem. I was installing strap locks on my bass and the hole on the bass was larger then the screw on the strap locks. I just filled the hole with wood glue and put the strap lock on and let it dry over night. I have never had a problem.

 

[Rocky McD]

Fill the holes with wood glue and then break off hardwood toothpicks, let it dry and then smooth the surface, redrill if necessary.
Rocky