NGD - GOC Shan in Laguna Seca blue
I was shopping for a headless 7 string, after selling my PRS SE SVN Mark Holcomb (neck was too chunky for me).
I wanted a Strandberg, after regretting selling my Boden OS7 a couple years back. However the price tag and the fact that they’re all made in Indonesia kinda put me off.
GOC seemed attractive with the ergonomic neck shape and price point.
They just happened to have a batch of release of guitars ready to sell and jumped on it.
It arrived within 4 days (China to Singapore), was really surprised how quick it was.
I can say that the neck is better or at least very close to the Endurneck. For me the key point was the neck is much thinner, on par with 90’s Ibanez (I have a PGM from 1994 for reference).
Pickups are fine, but may change them in the future for something with more clarity, perhaps slightly less hot.
Hardware is good, very smooth to turn.
Guitar arrived almost setup, might need some tweaking but nothing egregious.
Would recommend GOC for a decent alternative to Strandberg endurneck. If you prefer a traditional shape, plenty of other options but afaik, only GOC and Strandberg offer ergonomic necks.