Originally Posted by: ddiddlerAs a beginner am I missing something when I suggest this other than the strings need to be compatible with each other in a set.

To get a complete & informed answer I encourage you to ask this in Steve White's guitar tech forum.

https://www.guitartricks.com/forum/threads.php?f=30

I think most guitar string manufacturers use specific gauges to create a balanced set of string tension. But there is probably plenty of wiggle room for doing something like you suggest. And most electric guitars are certain mechanically able to withstand more tension that acoustic guitars.

Hope that helps!