What gauge strings does a dulcimer use?
What gauge strings does a dulcimer use? On a typical dulcimer string gauges range between about 0.026 in. and 0.010 in. Can I use guitar strings on my dulcimer? If you need stainless steel or wound strings and you're not near a "dulcimer string" source, you might be able to use a guitar or octave mandolin string of the same or smaller gauge if it's long enough. One or two courses of each type/gauge should do the trick. What kind of strings go on a dulcimer? Appalachian dulcimers are strung with metal wire strings; wound strings may be used for...