The Great American Guitar Builders Experience
July 9-12, 2026
The TTG Great American Guitar Builders Experience/Great American Guitar Build Off is the preeminent annual event that gathers guitar builders, manufacturers, suppliers, enthusiasts & aficionados for fun and fellowship. There are a series of activities, including seminars, demonstrations, guitar building competitions, exhibits and mixers.
This event is THE platform for guitar building culture, networking among builders, manufacturers, and enthusiasts alike.
Great American Guitar Build Off
July 11& 12, 2026
Tradecraft Industries 6145 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216
The rules for the 2026 Great American Guitar Build Off are simple. You can build anything you want, as long as it is identifiable as a Telecaster. Builders from all over the world have already signed up. Every dollar from the entry fees will go to the winner in the form of A FAT STACK OF CASH.
Pinewood Derby
Guitar Build Off
July 10, 2026
Odyssey Beerwerks 5535 W 56th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002
Pinewood Derby Build Off, limited to 25 entries. TTG has built the Pinewood Derby Tele Style kits, and you get to finish them off in your own signature style. $50.00 from every kit purchase goes to the winner and is automatically entered into the Great American Guitar Build Off.
International Celebrity
Build Off
Colonies vs Empire International Celebrity Build Off...
Matt & Chris from TTG square off against Paul Richards from Milhouse studios in the UK. We don’t know what the winner gets but y’all should have a great time judging and watching he build videos.
Telecaster Body Building Marathon
The Telecaster body building marathon is a exciting demo where we build up to 26 guitar bodies on old school tools at the TTG Woodshop. Sign up for this event and you get to keep one of the super cool swamp ash bodies built at this historic event.
Seminars & Live Demos
Seminars and Demonstrations: The convention includes educational seminars covering building, painting and set-up techniques. Plus, live interactive Q&A Events where industry experts answer your questions.
More Events, Vendors and Expo details will be added all the time, be sure to check back often and watch the videos for updates