What can I do with old guitar strings?
Since I started performing semi-regularly I find that I'm getting through guitar strings much more quickly. I feel bad simply throwing my old strings in the dustbin, but the local recycling effort doesn't accept them. So I'm looking for something to do with my old strings. Is there a way to recycle them, or can anyone suggest something interesting to do with them?
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Best Answer 10 years ago
Well you could use them to garrote people, but I don't think you're inclined to be a killer. Make an acoustic musical instrument: sound box, bridge, frets - show us what you can do? L
Answer 10 years ago
That's what I was gonna say!
Answer 10 years ago
Aeolian harps!
Answer 10 years ago
Now this I like. Might give it a go!
Answer 10 years ago
Didn't know about them before today (why am I thinking about Myst?) thanks. L
Answer 10 years ago
Garrote people, eh? Hmm... I like it! Best Answer! ;)
7 years ago
They're very strong.. bet they'd make good fishing line leader for bass & catfishin'!
9 years ago
STERILIZE AND MAKE A CHEESE CUTTER.
9 years ago
You could always use them for shoe strings, but if ur gonna do that, bass strings would be the better option.
10 years ago
Make simple motion sensors for throwies or blinkie bugs.
Answer 10 years ago
Or make a bracelet.
Answer 10 years ago
Ha, Ha! That's just what I was going to say! Strange.... ;)
10 years ago
the 3 higher strings are usually rusted, or black and about to rust... so i throw those away. Then i use the others to tie things, or hang paintings. I have lots of strings (have to change them every month or they rust on me!) and lots of artwork.
10 years ago
Use them to clean out carburetor passages and jets.
Answer 10 years ago
I don't drive, but I could donate a few to people I know who do. Cheers!