Tuning stability has always been a top priority for us. It simply makes the instrument easier to deal with. Do you have to spend 15 to 20 minutes tuning every time you sit down to play, or will it stay pleasant to play for a couple of weeks or more? We’ve made design choices in style of construction, sizing of structural parts, and types of wood to achieve a consistent stability that players tell us is one of the reasons they chose a Dusty Strings dulcimer.