By SALINA POST
SM Hanson Music is partnering with D’Addario and the Playback String Recycling Program, the world’s leading string recycling initiative, to host a special community event on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their store located at 335 S. Clark St. in Salina.
As part of the event, attendees can receive a free set of D’Addario XS Coated electric or acoustic guitar strings and have them restrung on-site — all at no cost. The offer is first-come, first-served, and restringing will be done while participants wait. In addition to the restring, guests will have the opportunity to learn more about the Playback program and D’Addario’s sustainability efforts.
The Playback String Recycling Program encourages musicians to recycle used strings, helping reduce landfill waste and conserve valuable materials. Strings collected through the program are separated by type, then melted or repurposed into new metal alloys or plastics through a partnership with TerraCycle, a global upcycling and recycling company.
SM Hanson Music has served Salina and the region since 1972, growing from a small guitar-focused shop into one of the Midwest’s leading full-line musical instrument retailers. Today, under the leadership of President and CEO Rick Hanson, the business continues to offer expert repair services, a wide variety of instruments, and an e-commerce platform for national sales.
For more information, visit www.smhansonmusic.com or follow SM Hanson Music on Facebook at facebook.com/SMHansonMusic.