AVALON AS-201CE STRING TENSION

[MIKE 450]

Without compromising the beautful tone and action, is there anyway of reducing the string tension on my guitar,I find it a little tight and sore on the old hands after a few hours playing, I use 12 gauge strings don't like 11 gauge to light any advice appreciated.

[JB]

simple answer ... detune by half a tone

[MIKE 450]

Thanks JB this may also help in the singing department 2/3 hour gigs on your own can be a handful nice one cheers.

[MIKE 450]

Sounds like an excelent altrnative John I'm a 50 year old who thinks he's still a youngster, with people like JB and yourself around for advice I may still be rockin when I'm a 90 year old thankyou.