Guitars you would never play live but would keep.

[Rusty the Scoob]

I agree that feeling confident is most important, so go with whatever guitar gets you there.

And regarding your sore back/shoulder....you're not a wimp, you're just gettin' old mang!  Trust me, I know what ya mean!  I was at Home Depot a couple of weeks back looking at fatigue mats that I could put under my feet so they don't hurt so much during/after gigs!

Wow, where ever did you get that fantastic idea???

[Walker done done]

I agree that feeling confident is most important, so go with whatever guitar gets you there.

And regarding your sore back/shoulder....you're not a wimp, you're just gettin' old mang!  Trust me, I know what ya mean!  I was at Home Depot a couple of weeks back looking at fatigue mats that I could put under my feet so they don't hurt so much during/after gigs!

Wow, where ever did you get that fantastic idea???

From some random guy who plays w/ WalkerDD up in Portland.  He plays bass, so probably has no idea what he's talking about. 

[Rusty the Scoob]

Oh come on... it's a scientific fact that bass players are THE experts in being lazy!