Tam,
I know we're working around different things, but having the 3/4 has meant that I'm playing as much as I did before my wing was crickled. I really didn't expect it to be that much easier and I am so delighted with being able to play as much as I want(with no recuperation time after!)
Mine is a low-end store brand and the decent quality could easily be a lucky fluke. I am impressed enough with this one that I am thinking about getting one for the car.

Next time I'm at the music store, I'll still give that luna a workout and compare it to the other small guitars. Maybe I'll find another brand that seems like it might be worth looking at.
Maybe you'll already have one by then..I won't be at the music store until the middle of next month.

I think your idea of less pain with a smaller guitar is sensible. My hand is clumsy and has lost about ten years of skill..but I can play now and it doesn't hurt.

I hope you do end up finding a 3/4 and that you like it as well as I like mine.

(here's what I got..in tittypink)
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Rogue-Starter-Acoustic-Guitar?sku=519266