@Mathis: cool, please let me know what you think when you get the neck. Any info will help me.

@Ben: Why do you feel that the C-shape is a better overall compromise? Would you prefer the EB contour or the C-shape for fast & intensive soloing at the 10th fret and up?
Since both the EB and the .850 C-shape have the same thickness (by slow taper, I assume you went with the standard .070" taper): which necks feels ultimately thicker or more meaty to you?
So overall, if you'd build another new USACG guitar, would you go with the EB contour or a C-shape now that you played both?