Al: Give us an update!
I've broken a few A strings. What GUEST,Jon said...@ the nut, or bridge, even...
but by all means, tune to tenor: CGDA--you'll love it!
keep on pickin' & keep posting...I especially liked "anyway - i'll let you know, if i get my shit together! very exciting to be on the cusp of something new at my advanced age!
I can relate!

keep us posted.
keep pickin'
dennis