It uses ball end strings, almost identical to Warren May's dulcimers.  Here's a quick photo.

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Parker, I'm interested. Does the dulcimer have loop end strings? I'm located in Hardy, VA 24101.

Anyone interested at $200 plus shipping?

Really nice dulcimer built in 1989 by Robert Mize who was featured in the Foxfire 3 book.  I’m pretty sure the body is cherry, but I’m unsure of the top wood.  The VSL is 26-1/4 inches with a zero-fret and original 6+ fret.  It can be strung up with paired melody strings or four equidistant.  The wooden pegs work well; easily converted to geared pegs if desired.  The condition is excellent except for a small area on the lower bout (shown in the photos) where the overhanging violin-style top had a nick in it that was subsequently blended into the edge.   Plays beautifully.  The price is $250.     

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