Doner Designs
Steve Doner
- Jun 2, 2012
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- Doner Designs is an alias for Steve Doner
I have lost track of the name, but there is a charity out there which recycles strings - makes them into stuff and donates I think.
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String Recycling Questionnaire
- Thread starter St_Lewys
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Just did it. A few years ago when I started playing I used to alternate between 2 pairs of strings and while one was being used the other would be soaked in alcohol. Got pretty grody after a while though.
I use the alcohol soak trick to set get several uses out of a set of strings. Typically I get three passes: new from the package, soaked once, and soaked a second time. After that the windings are pretty beat up from contact with the frets, so I junk 'em.
As for recycling worn out strings, I have a box in my carport for scrap metal; when it's full I take it down to the junkyard. I just pitch the bass strings in there with the other scrap.
As for recycling worn out strings, I have a box in my carport for scrap metal; when it's full I take it down to the junkyard. I just pitch the bass strings in there with the other scrap.
I sell my used strings on TB in bulk for $5-6 a set but over the last few years I brought them on 2 occasions to Cuba and donated them to local musicians.
Good luck, but with a new set of D'Addarios selling for $17.99 (xample) with cheaper options out there, I don't see how you could make it fly with the requisite shipping charges. Just IMO of course.
Good luck, but with a new set of D'Addarios selling for $17.99 (xample) with cheaper options out there, I don't see how you could make it fly with the requisite shipping charges. Just IMO of course.
I recycle my strings about three times per set. I soak the set in acetone and when the windings get "deformed" by the frets I replace them. I would definitely be willing to send what's left in for recycling, because a rarely throw them in the trash. I have used old strings to "re-string" a few wind chimes.
I like the idea. I don't generally throw strings away, but they just sit around or are kept as spares. If there was a service, even without direct reward, I'd probably use it.
