USED: Jan 2026 - April 2026

Not much re-stringing this time round. Only a small cookie container full.

Used: Nov 25 - Jan 26

Off to the recycling bin - strings replaced from November 2025 to early January 2026. A small container this time round but that's how many strings I've used in less than three months - the reason I don't invest in costly strings.

Used

Off to the recycling bin. About a third of the year's worth of used strings. Yes, I used this many strings throughout the year & this is the reason why I refuse to spend too much on strings because it's a significant expenditure for me.

Used, May '25

Starting June positively. Sending this over to the recycling bin. That's how many strings I've used since September 2024. You now understand why I find it necessary to see things through with budget strings that are, at the very least, not repulsive. Wishing everyone a good start to the mid-year.

Used

All my used strings (June 2023 to August 2024) from various guitars & basses - into the re-cycling bin.

A year

 

Was wondering how much string waste I would accumulate over a year & this is the answer. I kept filling this container up with used strings since June 2022 & it reached the brim just days ago. Will deposit this in the recycling bin soon. There are unfortunately no active recycling movements involving guitar strings in this country. I believe these can be recycled & we should make efforts to give metal a new lease of life. Care for the environment - guitar-inclined people can make a difference by doing their part.

Survey: Recycling guitar strings

Dear friends & blog readers, do take part in the used strings recycling poll located at the left margin of this page. You kind assistance is much appreciated- thank you in advance. 

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