Re: Vintage Gibson Playability
Playability (to me) means set up. A great sounding or a poor sounding mandolin can, within certain structural limitations - eg., a warped neck, neck thickness and profile), be very playable. A comfortable action, properly adjusted bridge and nut, well maintained tuners are key for that. String height, different gauges of strings, string material type and pick material type and thickness, are a bit o expanded playability considerations.
As others mention, neck shape, for me, is an important thing. For my particular hand size, I like a thinner mor V shape. I didn't love the Weber or Breedlove shapes, thickness. However, neither caused me cramping or pain so I may adjust to them, right?
Jamie
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