Randy Rhodes was a little dude and he pretty much had his way with his Les Paul....Zak Wylde, on the other hand, is a pretty muscular dude and he is a MANIAC with his Pauls and Deans......I would say that if you are worried about hurtin' yourself playin', then stay off the speaker cabinets for them big jumps :)....(May I suggest some excercise to strengthen them upper body muscles?)....Just a thought...V