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Guitars

Getting ready to rock out? Learn more about our Guitars here.

  • How To Restring

    If your guitar is not playing right, it is best to start with a new set of strings. As strings age they become “out of round” meaning they are no longer perfectly cylindrical and have flat spots that ...

  • Adjusting String Action

    String action is how high off of the frets the strings sit. If strings are too low they will buzz against frets, too high makes it difficult to play and may sound out of tune because the string has to...

  • Intonation

    Intonation means the guitar notes are perfectly in tune on all frets up and down the neck. Most noticeable as you play high notes past the 8th fret. Acoustic guitars do not have the means in which to ...

  • Tremolo Spring Adjustment – (California Guitar models only)

    Our California models have 3 springs under the back plate that may need adjustment as you change your string gauge. If you decide to use a heavier gauge string you will see the Bridge pull up from the...

  • What does Distortion refer to?

    An undersized change in a wave form or signal. A distortion is the alteration of the original shape (or other characteristic) of an object, image, sound, waveform or other form of information or repre...

  • What are the testing procedures for Route 66 Solid Body Electric Guitars?

    Route 66 Solid Body Electric Guitars: Visual inspection for blemishes Truss Rod Neck tightening or loosening Nut Height Adjustment Saddle/string height adjustment Intonation (set the string length): S...

  • What are the specifications of our guitars?

    Route 66 guitar neck. The width at the nut - The nut width is 43 mm The width of the neck at the base – 56.8 mm The radius of the fretboardboard – Between 14” & 15” but closer to 14” Mounting of the n...