The guy was a wimp. To those of you who don't understand the question, the number refers to the diameter of the high E string, in thousandths of an inch. Look at your string packages. I guess if your arthritis gets real bad, going for 10s [or lighter] might help some. It would take more tension off to tune down a semitone and capo at the first fret. Poor workaround, I know; but if it helps someone keep on pickin' ... :)
cheers Dennis
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