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karl
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Username: karl

Post Number: 228
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - 10:38 am:   Edit Post

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), 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

Thanks for your time!
murray
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Username: murray

Post Number: 207
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - 11:02 am:   Edit Post

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
5a_quilt_top
Senior Member
Username: 5a_quilt_top

Post Number: 411
Registered: 6-2012
Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - 11:24 am:   Edit Post

...or beer, bikes and autos - !


ooops...the "highjack genie's" outa th' bottle again...
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 3867
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - 11:39 am:   Edit Post

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 .
tbrannon
Senior Member
Username: tbrannon

Post Number: 1664
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - 12:41 pm:   Edit Post

I like those a lot!!
pauldo
Senior Member
Username: pauldo

Post Number: 1394
Registered: 6-2006
Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - 12:50 pm:   Edit Post

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

:-D
tncaveman
Advanced Member
Username: tncaveman

Post Number: 261
Registered: 2-2011
Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - 4:20 pm:   Edit Post

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

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