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About us

Rooted in Central Oregon

Founded by lifelong locals, our identity is shaped by the high desert’s wild beauty and a community that values hard work and creativity. Every instrument we craft reflects the independent spirit, rugged landscapes, and rich craftsmanship of the region we call home.

Automotive Inspiration

We see a perfect parallel between a finely tuned engine and a precision guitar—both marrying form, function, and performance. This passion directly drives our design process, utilizing authentic automotive paint finishes, polished chrome accents, and custom dashboard-inspired hardware.

Custom Performance

What started as a twin love for vintage restoration and luthiery has grown into a unified mission: building premier custom electric guitars. We don't just build instruments; we hot-rod and personalize them around the unique identity and individual performance of the player.

Our Story

Classic Guitars for Classic Cars was founded by lifelong locals who grew up surrounded by the wild beauty of the high desert—towering pines, volcanic rock, open skies, and a community that values creativity as much as it values hard work. From an early age, the founders were shaped by the rhythm of this place: the rumble of vintage engines in neighborhood garages, the sound of music echoing through open bays, and the inspiration that only Central Oregon’s landscapes can spark.

Our team’s deep love for classic cars is hardwired into everything we do. We see an undeniable parallel between a finely tuned engine and a perfectly set-up guitar. Both represent a timeless marriage of form, function, beauty, and performance.

This automotive passion directly drives our design process. We translate the spirit of vintage rides into high-performance instruments by sourcing authentic automotive paint colors for sleek, eye-catching finishes. We accent our builds with polished chrome hardware reminiscent of vintage bumpers and trim, and we engineer custom controls inspired by classic dashboard knobs and gauges.

What began as a twin passion for restoring vintage automobiles and crafting expressive instruments has grown into a unified mission: to build premier custom guitars right here in Central Oregon. Every instrument we make reflects the creativity, independence, and craftsmanship of the region itself.

We believe a guitar shouldn’t just be built—it should be designed, personalized, and hot-rodded around the player who will bring it to life. Today, our vision is simple: to grow Classic Guitars for Classic Cars into a leading provider of custom electric guitars—known for quality, individuality, and the spirit of the place we call home. We’re committed to our community, our craft, and to creating instruments that perform like a classic supercar and look as unique as the musicians who play them.

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See our full collection of in stock guitars

We have a vibrant collection of guitars that are ready to drive off the lot and into your hands. Check out our full collection of guitars and accessories.

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