u/joelrattlehead

Looking to buy a GOC guitar, but have a few questions

Pretty sure I'm gonna buy a GOC, but I had a few particular questions before I go for it.

Firstly, how often are new finish options released/shown? I tried to find info on this but I found very minimal info. Mainly that any updates would be released on a Friday which I'm not sure is even correct. I like the finishes I've seen on the website, but I'm wondering if it's worth waiting to see a new batch of finishes before ordering.

Second, of the body shapes, does anyone have any standout recommendations or shapes to avoid? I'm currently looking at the vajra+ as I think it looks cool. I play in a classical position for reference, mainly if any shapes will have the output in the way for me to play that way.

Third, I've heard the pickups are pretty mediocre, but I wouldn't consider myself a pickup snob; that being said, please let me know what your opinions on the pickups are.

Finally, I know this is probably best answered by "whatever I like", but, I've only played 6 strings in the past. That being said, I know for sure I at least want to get a 7 string, but part of me makes me want to go for 8, primarily for extended scale and arpeggio shapes. I can't help but think this is a situation where I may as well go for 8 if it's an option. Does anyone have any advice on this?

Aside from anything else I've mentioned, if you have anything you want to say about these guitars, please discuss, I'd really appreciate it!

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u/joelrattlehead — 13 days ago

Looking to Buy a GOC, Have Some Questions for the Experts Here

Pretty sure I'm gonna buy a GOC, but I had a few particular questions before I go for it.

Firstly, how often are new finish options released/shown? I tried to find info on this but I found very minimal info. Mainly that any updates would be released on a Friday which I'm not sure is even correct. I like the finishes I've seen on the website, but I'm wondering if it's worth waiting to see a new batch of finishes before ordering.

Second, of the body shapes, does anyone have any standout recommendations or shapes to avoid? I'm currently looking at the vajra+ as I think it looks cool. I play in a classical position for reference, mainly if any shapes will have the output in the way for me to play that way.

Third, I've heard the pickups are pretty mediocre, but I wouldn't consider myself a pickup snob; that being said, please let me know what your opinions on the pickups are.

Finally, I know this is probably best answered by "whatever I like", but, I've only played 6 strings in the past. That being said, I know for sure I at least want to get a 7 string, but part of me makes me want to go for 8, primarily for extended scale and arpeggio shapes. I can't help but think this is a situation where I may as well go for 8 if it's an option. Does anyone have any advice on this?

Aside from anything else I've mentioned, if you have anything you want to say about these guitars, please discuss, I'd really appreciate it!

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u/joelrattlehead — 13 days ago