My fingertips are definitely getting more sore from playing the V,, 2 of my SG's and 2 LP's.
As per my thread on the first song I learned and played in front of people. One aspect about that song is the subtle yet numerous pitch bends that give fingers a workout.
I am pretty sure I was first learning to play on my original Les Paul and had 9's. Now using 10's for years, but never as much bending as this song requires. Maybe need a guitar set up with 9's to play it at my best.
Look at my 1st V I ever got. I found it for sale on Marketplace a few years ago from one of Michael Schenker's roadies, He is a lefty bass player from the Lancaster PA area just North of Harrisburg a little.