question for the guitar guys

I agree with the coated strings. I hear alot of people don't like them, but I put a set on my acoustic and I'm liking them. Definately agree with the comfort issue also, nothing worse then sore fingers after a few tunes. I use light gauge on all my guitars. Like John said, comfort is more important then tone at this point. And restringing, tuning is not difficult. There are all sorts of electronic tuners available. I personally use a pitch pipe most of the time, playing alone, it's quick and easy and no batteries to go dead. If I'm playing with others or when playing an electric plugged I use an inline electronic tuner.

John, are you a weekend warrior like so many of us, or is that how you make your living? Just curious, you being in Austin...