Grrrr! TOUGH GUY
Dick Dale issued an apology to his fans for going down a gauge or two because, aged about 70, he couldn't quite manage it any more.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 17 Mar 2010, 16:56, 1 reply, 16 years ago)

I believe even SRV dropped down from 13s to 11s halfway through his (admittedly rather short) career
Though that was less due to his age and more a desire to have some flesh left on his fingertips after a week of gigs.

There's a gloriously grim story about him warming up backstage and realising he'd shredded his fingers to buggery. (Well, if you will reach for whole-tone bends on a Strat fitted with 13s, it's to be expected). 5 minutes 'til showtime, and pulling out "because your fingers hurt" is not a particularly rock n'roll excuse...

...so supposedly he put a dab of superglue on each knackered fingertip and pressed them firmly against his other arm. Hey presto, fresh skin!
(LongJohnBaldry, Wed 17 Mar 2010, 17:02, Reply)

aah SRV
what a legend.

it's something about people with 3 initials. RJD, NPH, SRV. All awesome.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 17 Mar 2010, 17:04, Reply)

And JST is showing a lot of promise
_{(Oh dear, I'm becoming obsessed...)}
(LongJohnBaldry, Wed 17 Mar 2010, 17:08, Reply)

you've lost me

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 17 Mar 2010, 17:10, Reply)

's only fair, I had to google the other two
This should answer your question. SRV reincarnated in an attractive young woman.

EDIT: Right, I'm off to pub. Have a good evening, y'all.
(LongJohnBaldry, Wed 17 Mar 2010, 17:15, Reply)

mmmm
very nice
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 17 Mar 2010, 17:21, Reply)

13's!
On my resonator I use 16 - 60's. But then, I am mental.
(Captain Placid 24/7 ball gags, brownie mix and clown porn, Wed 17 Mar 2010, 17:35, Reply)