Grand Prix

Handle Name:KAIZO Guitar Channel
Title:Pelaaco

It looks like a semi-acoustic when you look at it from the front, but the moment you change the angle of view, it has the exact opposite structure of a "semi-acoustic", which was shocking in many ways.

I was also surprised by the fact that he focused on something that is rarely thought of and practiced, namely, using the top material of a semi-acoustic for interior use to make an electric guitar.

The idea of attaching the neck to a piece of wood bought at a home improvement store reminded me of the experimental guitar that Les Paul made by joining an Epiphone body to a 4x4 piece of square wood.

It took him longer than the production time to get the idea of "which parts to attach and how to attach them" and "what color to use," and the result was quite different from what he had initially envisioned. It was a work of art.

Congratulations and best wishes for the future! 🥳🥳.

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Alembic/Sleek Elite Award

Handle: overzealous diy
Title: Spring Reverb Guitar

There are various types of modifications and purposes, but I felt that it is wonderful that you are pursuing the maximum of possibilities and exploring new things, while paying respect to the wisdom and ingenuity of your predecessors.

ThisInstrumentI was also impressed by the fact that he does not stop at the instrument itself, but looks ahead to what lies beyond it, and I could catch a glimpse of the fun he is having wondering how it will turn out.

Thank you very much for your participation.

Arai Trade Award

Handle name : NAO, Iron Geek
Title : SG90-like FUTURE

PersonalSGbut the slightly retro image was a great match. body color and the newly builtPGThe work also caught my attention because of the outstanding compatibility between the body color and the new PG

Moridaira Musical Instruments Award

Name: Mr. Hisashi Ishikawa
Name of work: Adult Moritaka Model

TCBy Mr. Instrument3based on a guitar purchased two years ago.TCWe chose this guitar because of our relationship with Mr. Musical Instruments and the fact that he chose our product, Bill Lawrence Guitars, as the basis for his modifications.

The guitar has been repainted, set-necked, tremolo'd, etc., and the modifications have been done well. Please play this gorgeous guitar "even if I become an old lady" in a cool way!

Studio Penta Prize

Handle name: Johnny E.K.
Title: Machine Gun Guitar

I chose this work because of its visual impact!

This is what modification means!

I would love to have Wilco Johnson in heaven blasting it live.

TMC/SIT Award

Handle: Lin's Worx
Title: Beer Case Acoustic Guitar

The visual impact of this work is a triumph of design! The design is a triumph of design power, but when you follow the background, you can't help but wonder when did the wooden beer case originate from? Or where did the Sakurai Brewery come from? The mystery only deepens.

The wood has a vintage look to it, and I take my hat off to the sense that transformed this material into a guitar.

Birdland Award

Handle name: Yo-kun [Guitar
Title: Sorori-Sorori-Soro-Guitar? ~Solo guitar is not solitude.

The first point in the selection process was the impact of the appearance of the work.

The added harp section, percussion section, andremodelingI almost decided before I saw the description because it was so full of feeling!(LOL!)

64It is also interesting to note that the string pegs are attached to the harp part, which has been added, and that the pegs themselves are also made from existing materials.

I also like the fact that there is a glider capo set on the head.(LOL!)

As you said yourself, it gives the impression that you are not an ordinary person, and it also gives the impression that you have a good sense of humor.modificationI selected this work because it was full of the sense of being unique, as you yourself said.

AKIMA&NEOS Award

Handle name: Kumasu
Title: PARK in Stag Beetle

I thought it was cool when I saw it.

If you look closely, it is quite, quite messy, but the idea is good. It is similar to the pearl front that Zemaitis himself had made, not the recent one.

I think it would be heavier if I put a shell on it.SGtype lightweight and thin body.BassThe fact that the lightweight, thin body of the SG type was used for the

I understand well how you feel, because I also made stained glass works because of my admiration for ZEMEITIS.

I think it is a very good modification. akimatsuneo

Ephebeau Award

Name: Mr. Naoki Tanimura
Name of work: Masterpiece No. 2, Ultimate Cosmic Black

There is always an entry every year.EffectorBuilt-in guitar!

This year, we were entertained with even more bang for our buck.

We took the liberty of naming it "Chaotic Guitar.(^^)

The points are

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(1) What an effector!3(1) A total of 2 effectors are built in!

ZVEX Fuzz Factory

tKoG Mini Glitch

Analog.man Mod ehx Small Stone

I would like to hear the actual sound!

The most number of switches ever!
Probably only the person who made it knows how to operate it (lol)

I want to hear the actual sound! I want to hear the actual sound, but I wonder if I can operate it. I was worried about how many switches I would have to use to operate it.

According to the description, it also has a built-in sustainer, and you can control the whammy pedal and chaos pad at your fingertips.MIDI STRIPThe explanation further says that it also has a built-in sustainer and a MIDI STRIP that allows you to control a whammy pedal and chaos pad at your fingertips, so you can play any genre of music and any need you have.

Just looking at this chaotic guitar with its many switches stirs the imagination!

It is one of those guitars that I would love to play and operate if it were displayed in a store.

EfeboTI am smiling as I imagine him playing with his shirt on.

Congratulations on your award.

Kyoritsu/D'Addario Award

Handle name: Yuichi
Title:A little badass

G&Ls oil finish is not likely to be the case.

This is an impression evaluation point that has been greatly changed by the homemade pickguard!

kikutani music/music nomad award

Handle name: Salty guitars
Title: Kerubeno Orochi

First of all, I was struck by the impact of its appearance. The work is full of ideas and is very wonderful.

I would love to see the actual machine being played.(LOL.)

Freedom Custom Guitar Research Award

Handle name:otoya
Title: Folding Guitar

I was very impressed with this folding neck method. I'm very impressed with this method of folding the neck!

I applaud the way the idea of flipping the neck in this position and compacting it in this way has been realized in this way as a way to achieve the goal.

 

BARKS Award

Name: Mr. Masashi Miyazaki
Name of work: Guitar painting

I was not sure whether he was serious or not, joking or not, serious or just for fun, and I felt a mysterious sense of mission to cover this work.BARKSI am forced to award the BARKS Award to this project.

All I know is that it is a pretty badass piece of work. Please tell us about it.

SOLID BOND Award

Name: Mr. Kunio Yamada
Name of work:Bender Les Paul

It is nice to feel the handmade work!

It must have been hard work to penetrate the thick body of a Les Paul, not a Telecaster.

That said, I am sure the sense of accomplishment must have been very passionate!

It's been a while since I've heard Albert Lee's bender technique!

Guitar Magazine Award

Handle: Page-Barrett ESQ
Title: Page-Barrett Mirror ESQ

Inspired by the Mirror guitars of Jimmy Page and Syd Barrett, the idea of fusing these two legendary guitars seems unlikely. The fact that the mirrors are not simply pasted on, but dropped into the body is also very intricate, and theBI would love to own one of these guitars. Just like Syd Barrett's actual beloved guitar,1PUI also like the fact that it is a 1PU guitar, just like Syd Barrett's actual guitar, as it shows respect to his predecessors.

Excellent works that regrettably did not win prizes

The 5th Modified Guitar Contest Overview
Presented by TCGAKKI

2024TCGAKKI Presents by

Modified Guitar Contest

Your work will be published in "Guitar Magazine"!

We are doing it again!
The popular "Guitar Contest" project

Under the concept of "making guitars more fun with free ideas," the Modified Guitar Contest, which has been supported by the unique works of all entrants and the support of our sponsors, is now in its 5th year. We are looking forward to receiving your fun entries again this year.

The winning entries will be published in the November 13th issue ofguitar magazinePublished in the December issue!
BARKSand our storehomepageand our website.

Modified Guitar Contest 2024

How to enter

We are no longer accepting entries. Thank you for all the entries!
Final results will be announced on November 13! Please look forward to it!

Supported by
Guitar Magazine
BARKS
AKIMA&NEOS
ARAI TRADING
Efebo
Kyoritsu Corporation
Studio Penta
SOLID BOND
Birdland
Freedom Custom Guitar Research
Moridaira Musical Instruments
Sleek Elite
TMC
Kikutani Music

30,000 yen shopping voucher" for the Grand Prix

In addition, winners will be published in Guitar Magazine!

Sponsorship Awards

🏆Arai Boeki Prize

Aria Pro II Care Set

🏆Alembic/Sleek Elite Award

Alembic T-shirt

🏆Moridaira Prize

Dunlop Guitar Setup Tool Kit & RAT T-shirt

🏆Studio Penta Prize

Free 10-hour studio ticket

🏆TMC/SIT Prize

SIT POWER WOUND Nickel Rock N' Roll electric guitar strings

🏆Birdland Award

NAZCA STRAP ROYAL BROWN

🏆AKIMA&NEOS Award

Rama Amoeba original hand towel

🏆Efebo Prize

Efebo T-shirt

🏆Kyoritsu/D'Addario Prize

D'Addario INSTRUMENT CABLE and XS electric and acoustic string set

🏆Kikutani Music/MUSIC NOMAD Award

The Guitar ONE & F-ONE Oil set

🏆Freedom Custom Guitar Research Award

Choice of pickup, Hybrid Humbucker of your choice or JB or PB

🏆BARKS Award

Interview article in BARKS

🏆SOLID BOND Award

Bandana, silicon band, sticker set

🏆Guitar Magazine Award

Guitar Magazine Special Edition Pedal Board Pictorial

About Selection/Judging


Preliminary Screening: Photo Selection
Secondary Screening: Physical Screening

The first round of judging will be based on photographs. We are looking forward to seeing your unique ideas and designs that are fun to look at.

All entries that pass the first round of judging will advance to the second round of judging, which will be held on September 23, 2024.TCGAKKIThe first round of judging will be held until the results are announced.
(The winning entries will be held for a period of one month.TCGAKKI(Winning entries will be exhibited for one month afterwards).

Entry Requirements


Anyone can apply as long as the work is in line with the purpose of this exhibition.
It does not necessarily have to be something that you have modified yourself, as long as it is your own idea and modification.
We will introduce your work on our official YouTube channel, so your work must be available for public viewing.
Please note that works that may infringe on the copyrights of others (unauthorized use of copyrighted illustrations, brand logos, etc.) may not be eligible.

Please note
Pursuit of sound! is very important, but... We will not be doing that again this time.

Prize Winning Hints


Every guitarist wants to sound good. Modifications to achieve this are important and should be the first factor to consider. However, this contest is a chance for everyone to have fun modifying their guitars! Let everyone see it! Therefore, customizations that do not change the appearance of the guitar are unfortunately not eligible for this contest.

While this is an important element, and customizing a guitar without changing its appearance is also a great way to show off your skills, it would be disrespectful if we judged the sound modifications and gave a superiority or inferiority rating.

The concept of this contest is not to compete in modification techniques, but to "enjoy guitars with free ideas! This is the concept of this contest. Even if you just put stickers on your guitar, if you have a great sense of style, you may win the Grand Prix!

Thanks for visiting!

Past grand prix winners