Is the trick of bending strings is using thin strings. I am inclined to use heavy strings for the volume they give and less chance of breaking them but they are not great for bending. I play an non acoustic guitar, semi acoustic electric guitar and now I have a large electric full size acoustic 12 string guitar, which I am still trying to master. I know that the average guitarist would say that I am being a bit ambitious about using a 12 string guitar but I love the sound it gives. I play for pleasure only. 🤔