The RESULTS! - The Great Guitar Build Off 2020 Final Rankings & How Much We All Raised for Charity

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Thanks everyone for all your kind words. The 2020 Great Guitar Build Off was so much fun and a terrific distraction during a difficult time. We would like to thank Crimson Guitars for coming up with and sponsoring this this event. It was not an easy process and they should be commended for all the hard work. We are honored to have been included with all the exceptionally talented competitors who took time out of their lives to make this build-off something truly remarkable. All the instruments offer a unique glimpse into the builder’s creative perspectives and we are humbled to have shared the stage with so many skilled artisans. We were lucky enough to get to know some of you and have had so much fun trying to make the world a more fun place through friendship and guitar building. We urge everyone to deep dive into the massive talent pool that is the “Un-Official” portion of this event. This is where the rubber meets the road and the builders here are imposing their will on the workshop and dominating any materials that dare to resist. Your efforts have earned the respect of the guitar community.

[@PJBonoVox]

I think your guitar was my favourite but the one I'd least like to own (except the awful charcoal one) because I wouldn't know what to do with it 🤣 Nice work though. You folks were the real flag bearers for the competition.

[@AdamonfireXMX]

Y’all’s guitar was awesome. Fabric fretboard. Are you kidding me? I hope to be able to buy one of y’all’s fabric top guitars at some point. Quality work and class act comment.

[@lyndelguitars9478]

Congrats to all the competitors! $38K is nothing to sneeze at for charity. Great job everyone! Here's to looking forward to 2021!

[@johntailing5283]

Lyndel Guitars Spot on comment bro 👍

[@emptyMan0]

The way this video was edited is brilliant. Squeezing all the important steps of all the builds in 20 minutes, great job!

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

I am so so impressed that Talitha did this.. she will never get out if a superedit again though ;) B

[@OkSharkey]

@@CrimsonCustomGuitars absolutely stunning work, I'm seriously considering buying a hat just so I can raise it in appreciation

[@Forest_Fifer]

Tamar should have been a bit higher, that design was great. Dan could definitely have been a couple of places up as well. Phil had probably the most beautiful guitar, but he didn't do it all himself did he? Wonderbread guitars had the most extreme build, but I'm not sure I'd want to gig with it. As for Diresta, if it was being marked I'd give him a "U". The fact he's only one place below Tamar is depressing.

[@PastelComGini]

If it was a direct voting system, like a poll, I bet that the results would be very different. But it's doesn't matter at the end. Maybe next year they could implement a viewers' favorite.

[@Craftlngo]

Jimmy D. just gives the finger for the whole competion. I can only hope he will not be asked again to take part at a GGBO.

[@grayaj23]

I think there were other factors in where Phil placed -- they missed the submission deadline, and plus some assholes screwed with the ebay auction, bidding it up with no intention to actually pay. Sucks, but even Phil said he should not win. Phil's a classy guy, IMO.

[@jimmymacGoa]

She got my vote(and money for her charity)

[@peedubya7799]

@@Craftlngo I think he was just doing something he could get built in time. Give him another shot next year and see what he comes up with. Not all of them are going to be winners every time. After all, imagine how badly wrong Ben's could have gone- its beautiful, but it might equally have snapped like match sticks!

[@BradAngove]

Great job, and thank you for putting together this awesome video! (and everything else of course) I see a number of comments about the amazing work that Dan and Tamar did, among others. Let's all keep in mind what a significant role the handicap system played in the rankings. Not to detract at all from any of the beautiful work done by any of the builders, but you can see how a smaller channel like mine would rank high as a result of the math. In the end, beautiful guitars raised a lot of money for great causes and that's what matters.

[@hondawilky]

Dan Thompson’s shortscale bass from Guns and Guitars channel was definitely my favorite. Bass + that sick headstock configuration = boss bass!

[@Kevin-nr9lj]

Mine too. Thought Dan was going to win easily :D

[@LRBerry]

That headstock was a fantastic design and I hope he gets it copyrighted.

[@stinkywizzleteats662]

PRS-esque bird fretboard inlays would've cinched it.

[@Javierm0n0]

that headstock was really something else. I'd love to have that on mine if i played enough.

[@AdamGtr86]

@@LRBerry Copyrighting (patenting)is the death of guitars. I just heard the other day Jeff Kiesel tried to patent every single color of fretboards. There was also that big fight years ago with the cream/black guitar pickup combo.Its all nuts.

[@LRBerry]

I wasn't a fan of Diresta's and #1 for me was Tamar's, the finish on the Angove guitar was really nice. But what really matters was the money that was raised for the charities.

[@repairupdaterepeat5815]

The only one I didn't like was diresta's. Mildly distressed Tamar wasnt higher but there are some beautiful guitars there. The colour on the angove was lovely.

[@danielbell4007]

My thoughts too. Tamar’s guitar was amazing!!! I was surprised and bummed that she placed so low. But... she’s not really a guitar builder. Same with Jimmy Diresta. I guess we can’t be too surprised that the custom guitar builders finished ahead of the woodworker/cabinet maker.

[@KimonFrousios]

Yeah she raised more donations than BigD and auctioned for more than BigD. not sure how much the views/likes.subscriptions thing made things fairer or not. IMO the reality is she did at least as well as most of the others in this list and the ranking is more of a close call than a meaningful rank.

[@repairupdaterepeat5815]

Just to make things clear though, as an exercise, it was brilliant!

[@PelleKuipers]

@@danielbell4007 Though you could clearly see who had real skills and who had 0 skills (cough Diresta cough). Her design looked great.

[@greenatom]

The triple thing was impressive, but had little of the original kit in it.

[@Pfaeff]

Tamar's guitar is one of the most beautiful guitars I have ever seen. Great job!

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

I agree. B

[@acidfilth2007]

By far

[@MrLewooz]

to me Dan Thompson BASS was deserving a bit more...

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

Yes.

[@tdalb8985]

Agree.

[@MikMech]

Yeah Great Build. But it was a Build off using the supplied 'Kit'. He should have been second last . I think we need a People's Pole?

[@abcrx32j]

Same, but you have to take into consideration that most of the viewers and buyers are guitar players, the amount of people interested in buying a bass might significantly lower

[@katalinopoping6026]

I couldnt agree MORE!

[@tahoemike5828]

Tamar's guitar is the one I wish I could have bid on. I thought it looked so cool, and had so many distinct tones to play with. I vote that next year Jimmy Diresta gets relegated to the unofficial league to make way for some of the unofficial builders to be promoted to the official league.

[@andrewslatford3223]

This has been the best thing to come out of 2020, great job by all to raise so much for charity. The unofficial build off is showing us all that there are some fantastic builders on here that should (and now are) get more people watching and subscribing to their channels. I’m looking forward to seeing the winner compete alongside the official entrants next year. Thank you to all that took part in this amazing big competition for not only giving us all some great builds to watch but for all you’ve done for your chosen charities.

[@PastelComGini]

Congratulations to all the people involved. It was one of the best things on KZbin this year.

[@pedraw]

I can't pick a favorite because they're all so cool in their own respective ways. Congratulations to all the participants and thank you so very much Crimson Guitars and Ben Crowe for sponsoring this event. Next years competition will be crazy.

[@GregorKropotkin-qu2hp]

I intend to be in it!

[@tomasandersson2381]

Ben's guitars are insanely differ from others.. so much details.

[@DarkDare47]

And unplayability if we are being honest.

[@richardsandson]

Wonderbread guitars certainly made a beast. I'm a new fan of their channel too. My favourite was actually Tamar's, it was just a simple and beautiful finish that looked great.

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Thanks Paul

[@JogurtNinja]

even though we knew who is winner, for me winners are Phil McKnigt and 3x3 custom!

[@CraigH999]

Great job, Ben. Kudos to the builders and congrats to the charities who benefit from the work and the generosity of the community. This is a wonderful pearl in the oyster of a year that badly needs something positive. Cheers from your friends in British Columbia, Canada!

[@hla0roo]

Absolute crime that Tamar and Dan were both so low on the board. Credit to Angove and Crimson for interesting approaches to the body, but the other builds struck me as fairly straight-forward otherwise. Even the triple-neck was... "just" a triple-neck. Tamar and Dan brought truly unique ideas to the wiring as well as the finishing and body design -- thought theirs were the most beautiful designs by far. Absolutely would have put up cash for Tamar's build if I had it.

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

I agree fully. B

[@surfnomad5405]

Ha ha ha Just a triple neck??? I suppose your mother was just a mother???

[@paulrobertson7980]

Just a triple neck? Are you insane? You should watch their reveal video and find out why it's NOT just a triple neck

[@NotThatOneThisOne]

Agreed. Didn't really like the triple neck, but I can see why it sold for a lot and got views. The Angrove was just too aggressive for my taste. Loved the finish on McKnight's, but, for me, it didn't have the individuality of Dan's, Tamar's, or Ben's. In saying that, BigD's was the one I'd want.

[@rikfroschauer1743]

couldn't agree more...

[@davidmcausland4088]

I think the real winners are the charities and the good folks who bought the guitars, I loved watching this contest and the resulting guitars are all great, Ben you've pulled off a minor miracle and you should be proud of the result.

[@philiphurdwell3443]

I've loved every min of the whole competition and still enjoying the unofficial entries, no winners or losers just great comradery and great fundraising. Glad it's happening again next year, I may even become an unofficial entry! All fine instruments!

[@MrEric622]

I really enjoyed following this competition, even though I thought some of the judging was sketchy. Tamar's entry should have been much higher, but I digress. This was a LOT of fun, and it's comforting to know there are still good people in this mad world of ours. Congratulations to all contestants!

[@NoUploadJustComment]

The winner was pretty out there and well deserving for creativity and effort alone, but I think for the regular instruments the best 3 were McKnight, Tamar and Brad.

[@sitaylor3085]

Ben,you and all the other builders here should be very proud. All phenomenal looking instruments and all so stylistically unique to each builder involved. The winners here are us the viewers (and of course everyone's chosen charities)

[@Viremia]

One of the things that impressed me the most was the diversity of guitars produced. There was something for just about every taste and application. From daily driver gigable guitars, to works of art, to works of insanity. Impressive guitars, all of them. Congratulations to all the builders and their charities.

[@paul23fitz]

Ben, words aren't enough mate. Well done you. We've all enjoyed your videos for the build and, past builds. Be proud of yourself mate, youve raised a lot of Dosh worldwide

[@AJD09FB]

Surprised that you didn't mention that Diresta's new jeans are available to buy, via his merch store. 🤣🤣 Agree with the other commenters that Tamar should have been higher. That was a beautiful guitar -- had the tuners on the right way up and everything!

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

Without handicap Tamar would have been 5th.. I think she shoukd have 1st or 2nd though.. panel of judges next time I think. B

[@fitzeflinger]

"had the tuners on the right way up" :D burn diresta, quite literally! totally agree, tamars guitar was my favorite design!

[@nswhorse]

@@CrimsonCustomGuitars How about two separate awards - the official winner determined by expert judges, and a fan favourite award?

[@picksalot1]

Congrats to all the participants and winners of the guitars for making the contest a great success for charity! I'm looking forward to next year's contest. An acoustic guitar buildoff could be fun. Guitars and guitar builders rule! Thanks

[@Cliff-Evans]

Brilliant. Congratulations Ben for organising such a fantastic event to raise money for charity.

[@ronaldbharvey]

And for donating all of the kits, shipping costs, labour for this video...

[@Cliff-Evans]

@@ronaldbharvey Absolutely.

[@makikogi]

gotta find out how to make it a raffle next year! I think it can raise even more money

[@kiddriftwood23]

Amazing!! Crimson guitars, and Ben in particular, thank you for what you guys have done. From start to finish this was epic!! Really opened my eyes to other builders channels too which is great. Congratulations to all involved. I'm gutted it's over, but here's to 2021. Love from Australia

[@warminstrel2284]

Really enjoyed watching yours and all the other builders the past 6 months. Made lockdown way more bearable. Nearly 40 large US for charity too! Inspirational stuff man! :)))

[@DJ_Guitars]

Congratulations to all that took part! You have all made amazing guitars and done wonderful things for your charities 👏🏼 Everybody’s videos have been great to watch! I applaud each and every one of you! I look forward to next year’s competition and hopefully I’ll be entering the build-along myself! 🎸

[@Dan-dk7sw]

Congrats Ben! Wonderful contest! Great people too... a bit surprised that Chris and the other guy won!

[@tahoemike5828]

@ Tamar Hannah @3x3Customs Reading through the comments, it seems clear that you are the people's champion. You may not have won the contest, but you won a hell of a lot of respect from all of us.

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

Hers was my favorite build followed closely by Dans bass.. Phils looked stunning but there was less building there.. still, that one in a shop would be bought in seconds imo. B

[@winstonsmith6999]

Tamar is 7th??? Really? Hmmmm.... Congrats to all. Great job folks!

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

She had a bigger channel, bigger views and the handicap went against her. Without the handicap she would have been 5th and I would have been 6th.. B

[@Konosh]

Well done to all the competitors! Magnificent builds by all. And the big winner was all the charities that you have all supported. Look forward to the un-official competition (again some extremely talented builders) 2021, that build off hasn’t begun. Yet.......!

[@cheapskate8656]

Congratulations to all the competitors and thank you for putting in so much time and effort for charity. Thanks to Crimson for an epic idea and for organising the whole thing.

[@dinoalden568]

Great job on this charity event, Ben! Beautiful guitars by the official and unofficial participants! Amazing and talented craftsmen out there, and I’m sure there are many more who’d like to participate next year! Cheers!

[@marcialavine1272]

Congratulations to everyone, especially the charities who benefit from this spectacular endeavor! I wonder why it took this long to make this a thing? Totally brilliant, kids! Love to you all, and thank you for providing such a lovely distraction during this gawdawful year of distancing and the despair ❤️💋💋❤️

[@mark64tanner]

Congratulations to all the folks involved in this fantastic event. Timing was amazingly serendipitous and great to get some positive memories out of 2020, I'm sure we are all greatful for the wonderful distraction this has provided in troubled times. Thank you Ben for guiding the ship through some stormy patches and thanks to all the Builders involved for getting onboard. The results in my opinion are very fair and well deserved. Amazing undiscovered talent in this wonderful community and seeing this develop into an annual event 👍✌😎

[@SJ-cy3hp]

I’m still watching the unofficial entries. So much talent out there👍🏼

[@timbeaton5045]

Yep. Me too.

[@SJ-cy3hp]

Tim Beaton have you see the Blue Rockers build!? kzbin.info/www/bejne/enLKc4yOiph2nLM

[@funkyfender1]

All of them win! What is more... every charity wins! Continuing to watch the unofficial build alongside now.... lots of brilliant stuff... Well done Ben and all at Crimson for such an inspirational idea... You ROCK!

[@Flipside-music]

Great work by everyone involved, and good on ya for donating your time and creativity to your chosen charities. Got to say, I enjoyed every second I got to play that Texas Toast beast of a guitar, it was super cool.

[@tombrienza4534]

The biggest winner were us who watched !!!! it was fun , entertaining, amusing and well i learned a few things to boot .. good job everyone , almost everyone :) always seems to be one dud ..

[@kuanbartel3124]

Thanks Ben and all the other builders. It really was a great idea and was a great result for the charities. Next year include the top builders of the unofficial competition in the official one.

[@DJBuglip]

Thanks for sponsoring this, Ben, its the best thing that's happened this year.

[@JobyP]

Everyone did great... I really liked Tamars Build the best visually.

[@robertprichard3236]

Ben. Thank you for sponsoring the build off. Watching you and the rest of the builders was one of the few truley good things to happen over this stange year and i learned a trick or two from every builder. Please keep up the Great work.

[@DayRider76]

For next year you should put in a side challenge! Everybody has to incorporate .......... into their build. Not burning!.

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

I like the way you think! B

[@GregorKropotkin-qu2hp]

They were doing burnt guitars in Bristol punk bands 40-odd years ago-Yawn!

[@TxStang]

Yes like a small piece of exotic wood that has to be used somewhere on the guitar that is visible when playing it and you have to use over 75% of the piece .

[@azbababooey]

I hope with the GGBO as a charity it can be a raffle, I can’t justify buying one of those beautiful guitars. But I would buy $100 in raffle tickets for a shot at one.

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

Fingers crossed we can do that. B

[@timbeaton5045]

Yep. That was the only disappointment for me, that each guitar would go to someone with the largest pockets. And I think that #wonderbread were always going to find that person. But this was a fantastic idea, only marred by international law. Really looking forward to next years GGBO2021. But don;' forget there are over a hundred others still building instruments, out there. Go and give them your support. As i could never have afforded any of the guitars that were in the "Big Boy" (apologies to Tamar!), i will hopefully manage to convince one of my favourite Officially Unofficial entrants to let me buy their creation, as it would be cool to have at least something that resulted from this brilliant idea,

[@jimmusson]

A lot of people would buy $100 in raffle tickets

[@pulaski1]

@@jimmusson I certainly would. In fact I was all lined up to do so, then the changed the rules, again. :( I _get it,_ it was a legal issue, but it's a shame.

[@mikeygee4564]

Great idea

[@Wargasm644]

Totally awesome by all builders. I have my favorite, but I’m just here to say “job well done to all participants!” And thanks to Crimson Guitars for this brilliant idea! I’m usually not in the “everybody deserves a trophy” camp. But the spirit of this competition in such a grueling year puts me in that camp for now. Good job to all!🤘🏻

[@garyikebe]

Congratulations to everyone participated GGBO 2020! Already looking forward to 2021!

[@doctorwal3668]

Well done Ben 🤘you should be proud of yourself for starting all this off 👍

[@onpsxmember]

Congratz to the Wonderbread Boys, Brad Angove, BigD, Guns&Guitars, 3x3 and Crimson. This big push this year helped to get the wagon rolling. Without the winners, that would be far slower. By taking it over the top, it also will be a bit calmer in that regard cause it was already done. The unofficial entries have lots of a-mazing stuff in the works. A guitar that looks like local cows, an Icecream Sandwich of some bonehead, huge walnut binding, setbacks, SciFi stuff and more. I hope that you can get that raffle going next year. Lots of people have some loose money but can't get a guitar or bass of that level. There'll be a lot more green for the charities and more new traffic on the channels as well. Next time, you all should link to your videos in your ebay auctions to insure that someone who just stumbles over your guitar on ebay can be sucked in from both directions.

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Thanks brohterman

[@iainthomas5249]

Here’s one thing (of many) that I have learned. When it comes time for me to buy a high end guitar, I will stay away from the big names and buy from one of these smaller builders. Fantastic work.

[@jackfrost9259]

As long as you plan on keeping it, as unfortunately you won't get much if you decide to sell it. The used-guitar market isn't kind to small builders!

[@glennwhitlock1272]

Well done to all. Considering it was the first time this has happened, it was a great success. I'm sure the pressure was on the contestants to fit the build in around their busy schedules and GGBO will now become a fixed date in their calendars. I have to say, though, that some/all of the unofficial builds are setting standards that even our KZbin 'celebs' will struggle to compete with and I hope they get the recognition they deserve. The big brands should be worried! 😄

[@Arnytet1]

Saludos desde Puerto Rico. Para mi tu guitarra fué la mejor. To win in 2021.

[@amandabray3644]

Well done Ben, you should be extremely proud of yourself and what you have raised for charity. proud of your build and everyone else who took part.... there was some fantastic unofficial builds really liked Odin build

[@aipsong]

So much creativity - spawned by the King (Crimson) himself - the guitar world owes all of you a big THANKS!!!!!!!!

[@Shineysideup1]

Loved all the builds. Can't wait to see the next GGBO. Great job everyone!

[@jase1914]

All the guitars had their own coolness factor: Ben - most skilled craftsmanship Dan - coolest overall package and that headstock is great Tamar - best aesthetics, that top is awesome Brad - original body shape that I really like Derrick - beautiful twist on a Tele Phil - probably the most playable/giggable Texas - three necks Jimmy - umm, sold some jeans?

[@ccchicken8889]

Thumbs up to all involved. Great sentiments behind the builds and a cool way to bring the community together 👍

[@frankwalker8352]

Most people seem to agree tamars shouldve been much higher dans bass also should've been a bit higher up especially with the headstock design

[@BradAngove]

Indeed. It was their channel sizes that made the difference there because of the handicap system. They both did beautiful work and raised lots for their charities.

[@Johnny.D]

Watching all these builds really inspired me. Dan and Phil had the sweetest builds in my opinion but that being said I am totally blown away by the unofficial builds. Especially the King Bespoke carved body build. I am looking forward to the finalists in that category.

[@alanagottalottasay997]

haven't seen end yet and kinda doesn't matter to me considering the purpose and spirit of competition...but think Crimsons efforts to make this reality and hopefully more of them is just a great thing for all of us who just love guitars and how they improve our lives daily.....THANK YOU CRIMSON GUITARS....a purchase of some sort from your company is on my to do list....

[@famousaimless2]

Obviously yours has the most concentrated and intense labor crammed into it, which made it fascinating to watch. For me, this was an inspiring competition. I resumed guitar building after a lapse of about 37 years. Cooped up because of our shelter in place, I dusted off some old templates I drew in high school and started making sawdust again. Since then I’ve put five guitars on the wall, and am about to try building my own necks. As a designer and builder, I won’t be satisfied until I can truly call myself a luthier, and again, the gang that makes up the 2020 GGBO has opened my eyes to the possibilities.

[@pauldowie2932]

Impressed with the builds, but no surprise there. More impressed with the overall enthusiasm that the builders put into the competition and the results of their respective labours. Each instrument had its own unique features and discussion will no doubt rage over winners and losers. But in the end there are 8 very lucky guitar buyers around the world and who knows how many lucky recipients of the fine work the charities will no doubt do with the money raised. Ben, you and your team are stars for organising this. In a troubled and somewhat awful year, this has been a ray of sunshine for all concerned. While I may never be able to afford one of your fine guitars, I feel richer for having played a tiny tiny part in this venture. You have my eternal thumbs up.

[@john.galbraith]

Wow, So good! I really enjoyed watching along the way.

[@mrspiderman519]

You are all fantastic. Great fun. Can't wait to see next year.

[@janolesen8938]

Great event, great instruments and congratulations for the money raised. You can all be proud of yourself, and of your results. I cannot wait for 2021 👏👏👏👏👏👏 you are all amazing people ❤️🎸

[@theoryofmine7473]

Awesome effort from everyone, amazing guitars on show, a great amount of money raised. However, can we have a video edit of just the trash talk?

[@DTaylorGuitars]

Congratulations everyone! What an amazing charitable contribution?! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@sdikmarkz]

This was a lot of fun to watch and raised a lot of money for some great charities. A shining spot in an otherwise weird year!!!!

[@andrewmundenandcadfellmast4624]

Great result for all the charities and some great builds too. Good entertainment and fascinating viewing. A win all round. Top effort Ben, really pleased to see it will happen again next year😁👍👍

[@munkygrip1977]

A fantastic montage. I really love the horologically influenced hardware finishing on Ben's guitar. And the finish on Phil McKnight's build? Stunning 😍

[@oscarmorales-cn3hz]

Thanks for it, it was a great thing, charity first with the fantastic work of many talented people, NICE!!!!

[@deanlindholm8663]

Diresta has made some amazing guitars, I really feel like he phoned this one in

[@thenonebadh]

In the "making it" podcast he didnt sound really happy about his build. But he said he had timeproblems and he build 3-4 day before the competition ended.

[@alexschmidt8214]

Thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing, watching each build and getting exposed to channels I had otherwise not seen before. Great efforts all round for charity. Loving the unofficial build along entries too, so very inspiring. Looking forward to next year 👍

[@RollDeBonz2112]

Loved the competition. Some really inventive designs and builds. Great job raising so much for charities. Looking forward to the GGBO 2021

[@rizzinthebox7124]

Congratulations and thank you to everyone who participated. Cheers and stay safe _/,,/

[@nicholasrigg8999]

The Toasters definitely deserved it, they certainly threw themselves into the contest and produced a fantastic guitar while keeping us entertained with the good-humored trash talk. That said, I would most like to own either Derek's or Tamar's guitar. Well done all!

[@Ibaneddie76]

All of those guitars turned amazing, great job everyone!

[@andymandiak603]

Congratulations, Matt and The Other Guy!

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Thanks Andy

[@Plumsie28]

Watching all the videos has been fantastic, I hope you are going to take nominations for channels for the 2021 GGBO. So many great builders discovered off the back of this competition.

[@zz9pa]

Well done to everyone, substantial amount of money raised for good causes - roll on The Great Guitar Build Off 2021

[@LightningGuitar]

Dude that build from Dam Thompson really kicks bASS, press "B" to pay respect.

[@munkygrip1977]

Or............ SLAP LIKE NOW!

[@aldrickfondracul9297]

Epico!

[@f2detaboada]

B

[@shawnemenheiser5313]

Great competition, I looked foreword to all the new videos as they came out. Ben has to be my favorite single neck. Fearless in design and unbelievable patience in execution. Texas Toast brought a gun to a knife fight, clearly, and deserved the win. Kudos to all involved, it has been awesome!

[@lensmusic98105]

I built my own first guitar during this! It came out so much better than I thought it would. so cool, anyone can do it.

[@RealityStudiosInc]

A great effort all round, no real surprise on the winner there, TT threw everything at with clear intent!! most of the guitars had something I loved... Dan's headstock, Derek's finish and figuring, Brad's Body shape, Ben's Concept and execution, Tamar's Veneer, Matt and Chris's ballsy design, Phil's approach... the only disappointment was Diresta and enough has been said about that... the big winners are the charities, glad to see so much raised. Watching luthiery vids on youtube has been a real haven for me during lockdown, so thank you to all the official and unofficial entries for a never ending supply!! Now I'm contemplating some teak I have stashed away and whether I'm brave enough to do something with it!! Thanks to all xxx

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Thanks Andrew

[@RealityStudiosInc]

@@TexasToastGuitars thanks you for the original idea, it's been awesome

[@TexasToastGuitars]

@@RealityStudiosInc A million laughs

[@johnmana]

What a great initiative Ben. Fantastic Result. Can't wait for new years eve now. Some real cracking efforts and results guitar wise.

[@andrewbarker9773]

congratz to everyone involved for raising the money for their respective charities and to Texas Toast for winning the competition, I loved watching all the videos of the builds, great work Crimson Guitars for putting this all together, can't wait for next years great guitar build off challenge.

[@spokes28]

Establish for next year, the rule that the guitar body that you provide is the one that must be used.

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

Yeah.. I think that may be a good idea... B

[@lylesperry5132]

Wow just wow. All of these guitars are cool. And made me want to build my own. Time to get drawing.

[@1971Swannie]

Well Done to all the builders. And a special thanks to Ben for all his hard work in making this build-off such a huge success. I enjoyed the hours of watching these skilled Masters of their Craft. Keep up the great work!!!!!!!!! Oh and a special Hello to everyone from Sunny South Africa!!

[@grg-mpgmusic7247]

A great success. I will be trying a kit myself soon. Thanks again, Crimson!

[@AdrienJCrozet]

Great series all round, very enjoyable viewing and good introductions into other makers channels! Not that you asked for it, but in my opinion, orders of final guitar preference for all round reasons including skill, buyability/desirability, video personality, ambition: Texas Toast Ben Crowe Dan Thompson Phil McKnight Derek Lenard Tamar Hannah Brad Angove Jimmy Diresta

[@empeda]

Absolutely loved every minute of this, and to be fair, I think any of the top 7 could have won. All fantastic builds. Congrats to everyone involved and what a great chunk for the charities too. I actually wrote a summary article for the competition on music website. I had to summarise each build in not-many words but hopefully got the gist. The article is here (if you allow links in comments, if not no worries) :-) www.empeda.com/great-guitar-build-off-2020-results/ Bring on 2021!

[@surfnomad5405]

oh man that triple neck weapon from Texas Toast!!!!!! CRASS and CRAZY I love it!!!

[@marcelogaea1064]

Unbiasedly for Ben’s industrial/medieval take on the BFG. It’d be so metal on a viking ship’s prow. Wow!