Re: Nut Width Preference?
Like the OP and several folks above, I play multiple stringed instruments (guitar, mandolin, octave mandolin, mandocello, violin, dulcimer), and while some neck widths and string spacings may feel a little more or less comfortable, I can't say that that there are ones that I "can't" play, at least, not that I have seen. My preferences are for a little wider on guitar, octave and mandocello, but I find that string spacing has a big influence on comfort as well.
At my age, osteoarthritis is a real issue, but unlike Randi's experience noted above, I think the wider necks feel more comfortable. OTOH, scale length on guitars has started to be more of an issue. I find myself playing my shorter scale guitars more than the longer scale ones. It's not a huge difference (mostly 24.9" versus 25.4"), but shorter feels better to my fingers.
As always, YMMV.
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