Cooter--neck profile is a matter of personal preference, a lot of which has to do with the size of your hands, and what feels comfortable to you. Thicker necks may be a bit heavier, may also stand up better to the string tension. Thinner necks may be easier to reach farther (less of your hand is taken up reaching around the neck). Anyway, it's good that you're developing an understanding of what your preference is.
There are many different mandos with many different necks. I think a lot of folks would agree that Johnson instruments are kind of low end both in terms of price and quality. Sometimes you find a gem, but they are the exception, not the rule. The good news is that there are a lot of other great mandos out there.
I suggest that you spend some time trying out different mandolins and seeing what you like. Go to a store (or a few stores) if at all possible and try a several different ones. Weber mandolins tend to have a kind of chunky neck... U shaped, though, not V shaped-- so you might like those. But there are lots of others, and you'll have to figure all sorts of other things into your decision including price, shape, woods, etc... If you get to the point of custom ordering an instrument, you can have the builder make whatever neck profile you like. But better to spend some time refining your preferences.
Good luck! and welcome to the Cafe! There's a world of great mando related info here and many kind and helpful people.
KE
Karen Escovitz
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