The Great American Guitar Build Off 2026

Step up your guitar game by joining the 2026 Great American Guitar Build Off with your friends at Texas Toast Guitars!

The only rule this year was that the guitars had to be some kind of Telecaster. this electrifying guitar building contest gives you a shot to win a fat stack of cash and amazing prizes. Enter as many guitars as you want ($100 per entry, due at time of entry) and compete alongside fellow enthusiasts and hang out with the legendary Matt & Chris, all while you participate in a live video to show off your incredible creation. Don't miss your chance to be part of this unique competition!

Congratulations to our winner...
STEVE
ARNEILL!!

2026 GAGBO RULES

DETAILS:

Telecaster style build - We have tried to do this contest with no rules or organization and it confused people... This seems like a fun way to make the contest cool. PLUS, what's more American than a Tele?
$100 entry fee per guitar
Contest Date July 11, 2026
Contest Location: Denver, CO
If you're not attending, your guitar needs to be present with your $100 entry fee
All entry fees are pooled, and the total collected goes home to ONE WINNER! 100 bucks to enter, the winner will receive 100% of the entry fees.

That means that if 50 people enter and you win, you take home $5000.00 in cold hard cash!

Not to mention, you get to keep the guitar.