Thanks, now I understand why people are always telling me to wipe the strings. I always do, for a while.

It's also good to know how strings wear out. I didn't know that.

I've replaced the strings on my dulcimer with a new kind - Black Beauties by Folk Craft. I really like them. They have only been on an for hour, yet the A strings don't wobble a bit on the tuner.

Les, I know what you mean about using strings as an excuse to hit the music stores.