hi! I've been following your threads there very interesting.I'm new to this and to dulcimer playing. Can anyone help with advice on strings. My instrument was made by Elderly, it is a figure 8 shape. It has 4 strings, two singles and a pair. I've had it tuned to DAD but have had to drop it a tone as that was to high for some of my songs. Recommended string guage is 'light' -but light what? Dulcimers are fairly rare in my locality. I only know of one other player and I see her about twice a year! thanks folks