casapete Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Got this email this morning - looks like a great idea. https://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/newsletter/preview/649/16535 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 In theory a really good idea. In practice they don't stock any of the strings I use or would consider as suitable alternatives to those I use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 and 10% may just about cover return postage ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Great idea… but five sets of strings is about 100 years worth for me. Probably work better for guitarists. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, Trueno said: Great idea… but five sets of strings is about 100 years worth for me. Probably work better for guitarists. Guess it depends on usage as you point out. Maybe it could work if other band members / mates who play bass etc get involved too? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 @D'Addario UK have been doing a recycling scheme for many years. Not only do you earn points for buying D'Addario strings in the first place that can be used towards discounts off future purchases via the D'Addario Player's Circle, but I believe you also earn points from recycling those very strings too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 4 hours ago, casapete said: Guess it depends on usage as you point out. Maybe it could work if other band members / mates who play bass etc get involved too? It would work well for me. I change my bass strings about every six to eight weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smalls Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 I'll give this a go! I change strings about every 3 months, depending on how much I play, and I've got 4 basses I use regularly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Leonard Smalls said: I'll give this a go! I change strings about every 3 months, depending on how much I play, and I've got 4 basses I use regularly... I probably do mine around 4 times a year too, depending on amount of gigs obvs. Just replaced the first set since lockdown. Always love a fresh set of D’Addario EXLs. Somehow I don’t think players on here who use flats will be participating in this scheme though. 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoulderpet Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Mine get changed once a month so I may well make use of this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Like BigRedX said, in theory, a great idea... so long as you buy strings from them in the first place. Not one to knock a great idea and scheme though, so congrats Strings Direct and D'Addario for putting these in place. More manufacturer's and suppliers shoud put this in place instead of chucking them in the normal recycling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 I've recently been recycling strings to @Useless amateur who builds project basses for charity. At least I know they are being used for a good cause. Before we open the floodgates of strings to @Useless amateur make sure you contact him first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useless amateur Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Thanks for mention ☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️ @TheGreek Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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