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Connecting => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: karl on January 14, 2015, 10:38:46 AM

Title: A use for old strings
Post by: karl on January 14, 2015, 10:38:46 AM

Hi all,
 
OK, this isn't strictly an Alembic specific post, but I'm hoping it's of interest to bass players in particular and musicians in general.
I've recently set up a business called Bass Desires (www.bassdesires.tictail.com (http://www.bassdesires.tictail.com)), which sells bracelets and pendants which I make from old bass strings. So if you'd be interested in some bass-specific fashion accessories, check it out! I ship worldwide, and can cater for custom designs if you have any ideas of your own.
 
For those of you who do facebook, I have a page here: www.facebook.com/bassdesiresfashion (http://www.facebook.com/bassdesiresfashion)
 
Thanks for your time!

Title: A use for old strings
Post by: Glynn on January 14, 2015, 11:02:45 AM

What a great idea - they look good.  Wish you well.
(Bet the thread develops into. flatwounds vs stainless vs nickel !!)
Just my sense of humour.
Good Luck.
Glynn

Title: A use for old strings
Post by: 5a_quilt_top on January 14, 2015, 11:24:08 AM

...or beer, bikes and autos - !
 
 
ooops...the highjack genie's outa th' bottle again...

Title: A use for old strings
Post by: sonicus on January 14, 2015, 11:39:32 AM

I have used Bass Strings to hang Heavy Works of Art , such as large paintings , etc ...  .   An E or B string can really hold a heavy piece.   G strings for the small ones .

Title: A use for old strings
Post by: tbrannon on January 14, 2015, 12:41:33 PM

I like those a lot!!

Title: A use for old strings
Post by: pauldo on January 14, 2015, 12:50:18 PM

I've used old bass strings to 're-hang' a muffler on my 93 YJ Jeep.
 
:-D

Title: A use for old strings
Post by: tncaveman on January 14, 2015, 04:20:06 PM

Guitar G strings (LOL) are used in our lab to slice soil samples like a cheese cutter.  Our lab manager used to use piano wire but he says the guitar wire lasts at least 10x longer.
 
My son collects the ball end thingies and has them strung together.  He has them attached to the end of one of his basses.  I think that they would make cool dangling earrings.
 
Karl - your stuff looks really cool.  You may use the earring idea  :o)
 
Stephen