Off Topic New uses for old bass strings?

[Smallmouth_Bass]

Are strings recyclable (as in, recycle collection recyclable)?

 

[OldManMusic]

As far as I know, yes they are recyclable. I was just looking for something more creative before I tossed them in the bin.

 

[sitonmybass]

What’s the most creative thing you’ve done with old strings?

Played new songs on them.

 

[rizzo9247]

Miniature suspension bridge

 

[Bloodfist]

I use them to strangle band members.

 

[ZiggyDude]

I recycle them also. It seems such a shame for premium quality steel. They get boiled a few times first though.

 

[iamcatwarrior]

I just throw them in the garbage, especially if they're really dead as far as tone. Some old sets, I will hang onto, particularly if I have a show and didn't manage to get to the store beforehand.

Sometimes, I'll keep a running tally of how many strings I've broken, which is a good indication of hardware quality and/or burrs. Along those same lines, I haven't broken strings since I owned a bass made by you-know-who....

 

[Holdsg]

You could cut them up in 4" lengths and use them as swizzle sticks in your favorite beverage. Especially the ends that have been twisted around your tuners. Yeah, but you would probably want to boil them first.

 

[bovinehost]

I use them to strangle band members.

This.

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

I use them to strangle band members.

No there's an idea!

 

[Aussie Mark]

They make great kebab skewers on the BBQ. Because they're flexible, you don't need to find a long straight area on the grill, you can snake them around other things that are cooking. When done, grab one end of the string with a pair of multigrips or square nose pliers and put the kebab on a serving platter.

I'm surprised BP doesn't already sell EB strings as accessories for his BP Smokers for this purpose.

Someone is selling something like this, but used strings are cheaper.

 

[OldManMusic]

Now that's what I'm talking about! Brilliant!!

 

[bovinehost]

These are from the Ernie Ball Open House party in 2005.

 

[OldManMusic]

One of the things I miss about the old string packs are the little paper covers (in the second picture) that are now gone with the Element Shield packaging. That is very clever if those are EB strings wound through the flowers.

 

[kevins]

These are from the Ernie Ball Open House party in 2005.

little known fact is that these flowers are where all the EB bass strings come from

 

[Nasty_Hitman]

They make great kebab skewers on the BBQ. Because they're flexible, you don't need to find a long straight area on the grill, you can snake them around other things that are cooking. When done, grab one end of the string with a pair of multigrips or square nose pliers and put the kebab on a serving platter.

I'm surprised BP doesn't already sell EB strings as accessories for his BP Smokers for this purpose.

Someone is selling something like this, but used strings are cheaper.

I will try this when the BBQ season starts here in europe but I think I will use flats cause they are way easier to clean

 

[AREA]

I once have seen a US Homepage. There was an Artist that makes Bracelets from used Stings. They´ve look really nice, but I can´t find the Homepage now.

Edit: Here it is.

String Jewelery

 

[Bassmedic14]

Here is one site to look at for some ideas. BassStringJewelry

 

[Bassmedic14]

Here are few more

 

[niceguy]

Wow, that jewelry stuff is awesome.