JURGS CUP 4

Guitar Hero Build Edition

April 2026 — November 2026

We all have that person who changed everything for us. Now you get to channel all that inspiration into an instrument.

Whether it's a player whose riffs hit different, someone who taught you what passion looks like, or the person who saw something in you before you did. Build a guitar that captures their vibe, their energy, their impact.

JC4

Get involved

How To Enter

1Grab a piece of Jurgs Cup 4 merch. 100% of profits go to the
2Create an account and set up your profile. Sign ups are encouraged at any point during the competition
3Share your build progress by adding links to your socials on your profile
4Upload your Jurgs Cup 4 submission: 7 finished-build photos and a short description before November 1st

Enter the Competition

The timeline

From Start to Finish

Apr 24

Build Starts

Jurgen's birthday. Grab your merch and start building.

May – Oct

Build & Share

Post progress on your socials. Add links to your profile so everyone can follow along.

Before Nov 1

Submit Finals

Upload 7 final photos and a description through your JC4 submission page before this date.

Nov+

Judging & Support

A 3-person panel picks winners, with support from Milehouse Studios, D'Addario, Guitar Builders Collective, Adair Guitars, Looth N Wood Design, FRTLZR, and Devil & Sons.

Good to know

Guidelines & Reminders

Keep it fun

This is a friendly competition. It's about coming together, lifting each other up, celebrating the life of an awesome friend, and raising money for charity.

Theme is optional

We have a theme each year to spark inspiration, but building to the theme is completely optional. If you just want to build along with everyone, that's perfect too.

A note on judging

Judging creative, hands-on work over the internet from photos and videos will never be perfect. We know that. But this competition isn't about perfection — it's about having fun and being part of something bigger.

All skill levels

Whether you're crafting in your garage or running a shop, everyone's work deserves respect. First build or fiftieth, you're welcome here.

The panel

Meet the Judges

Not sure how they got the gig, but here they are.

Corey

Saul Goode Guitars

Mick

Mick's Guitars

Paul

Milehouse Studios

Thank you

Sponsors & Supporters

Jurgs Cup is better because of the people, shops, makers, and communities around it. These sponsors bring culture, tools, inspiration, bench essentials, and proper guitar-building energy to the Cup.

Culture hireMilehouse StudiosCustom guitar builds, guitar reviews, YouTube energy, Andertons appearances, and a big part of the Jurgs Cup DNA.

Bench essentialsD'AddarioStrings, accessories, care gear, tools, and the everyday parts that keep guitars moving.

Builder communityGuitar Builders CollectiveA worldwide group of guitar builders focused on keeping the craft supportive, generous, and uplifting.

YouTube build legendAdair GuitarsPast Great Guitar Build Off winner, invitational competitor, and maker of unforgettable themed builds.

Templates and woodLooth N Wood DesignTemplates, jigs, luthier tools, guitar wood, body support, neck support, and fretboard help for builders.

Setup and fretworkFRTLZRPrecise, reliable setup and fretwork tools for guitarists, luthiers, and guitar techs.

Playable artDevil & SonsDaniel Wallis builds and transforms guitars and basses with custom work, paint, mods, inlays, and sci-fi/steampunk bite.

Share your progress

Your Profile, Your Build

Add links to your YouTube, Instagram, or Facebook on your profile so everyone can follow along with your build. When you're done, upload your official Jurgs Cup 4 submission directly through your profile.

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