About Us

Janine and Jim found that they not only shared a passion for each other but for fine classic guitars. Combining their guitar collections, the quest for new and broader acquisitions continued. Along the way, prized pieces were traded and sold to make room for more recent arrivals; hence a business was borne.

Nowadays guitars are bought and sold each day and responsibilities of the business are shared by the entire family.

The main objective still remains - place quality guitars with quality people who will care for them and provide a good home.

Jim can be found most days traveling and following up on leads for new guitars in some out of the way places while Janine answers questions, responds to E-Mails and ships guitars.

So, if you are looking for a fine, classic or vintage guitar contact Route 66 Classic Guitars. They take pride in providing the very best guitars to the very greatest players and collectors. And, if you happen to be traveling thru the hills of Missouri, find Route 66 and stop by the farm where you'll find some good playin' going on most nights.

I'd also like to announce the grand opening of our Indianapolis Store that will be owned and operated by our daughter, Maria and her fiance', Dru. Maria and Dru believe that it's time we expanded our inventory to include Metal and Shredder guitars. So, we became an authorized dealer for Dean Guitars, because they build the best Metal and Shredder guitars in the world. Maria and Dru are handpicking these guitars and they are awesome! Please visit their store!

Maria and Dru visited the Dean USA Custom Shop in Tampa and were blown away!

Just for kicks
Take a tour of Route 66!

We had a great time in Dallas at the 32nd Annual Dallas International Guitar Festival. I want to thank our hosts Jimmy and Kathleen Wallace, who work really hard to put on the best dang show, west of the Mississippi. Shoot, in the whole world! I'm totally convinced they do everything bigger and better in Texas! Check it out!