United Kingdom · Est. 2012
GOC Guitars
British boutique luthiery founded by Chris Buck, specialising in extended range guitars and fully custom builds for demanding players.
About the brand
GOC (Guitars of Chris) is a British boutique lutherie brand founded by Chris Buck, a guitarist and luthier who started building his own instruments when he couldn't find guitars that matched his exact technical and aesthetic requirements.
The brand is especially known for its extended range guitars: 7, 8 and even 9 strings, built with premium tonewoods and fully customised specifications. Each instrument is the result of a direct collaboration between Chris and the musician, making every guitar a one-of-a-kind piece.
GOC has earned a strong reputation in the progressive metal and djent community thanks to the quality of its builds and Chris Buck's active YouTube presence, where he documents the construction process with a level of transparency rarely seen in boutique lutherie.
Key facts
- Boutique luthiery with fully custom specifications per instrument
- Specialised in extended range guitars from 7 to 9 strings
- Premium tonewoods individually selected for each project
- Construction process documented on YouTube by Chris Buck himself
Iconic models
GOC Singlecut
Guitars on Circle's most recognizable model, with handcrafted Indian construction and warm tones from carefully selected local tonewoods.
GOC Jumbo
A GOC jumbo acoustic guitar noted for its projection and resonance, handmade using high-quality tonewoods.
GOC Explorer
A handcrafted take on the classic Explorer body, built in India with specifications aimed at rock and metal players.