"Hoping 46 isn't to old to learn."
I sure hope so also!!!! I'm only 2 1/2 decades older than you trying to learn. And there are a lot of us on here closer to my age than yours.
Good luck to you John. And, yeah, lighter strings for now.
[u]Guitars:[/u] 2014 PRS Santana, 2013 PRS Paul's, 2009 PRS Hollowbody, 1972 Gibson ES-325, 2012 Fender Strat American Standard, 2012 Yamaha Pacifica, Martin M-36, Martin 000-15M, Seagull S6 Classic[br][u]Amps:[/u] Fender Blues Junior III, Boss Eband JS-10, Line 6 POD 500X, Quilter Microblock 45