OUR STORY

Founded in Santa Clara, California, El Camino Guitars began building instruments in a tiny workshop on the historic Bay Area road, The El Camino Real. As the cramped workspace soon became too limited, operations were moved to a workshop in Monterey, California.

Founder, Armando Martinez envisioned a company that crafted guitars and basses that embodied the great innovations of the past while embracing modern technology and design. In order to achieve this balance, our instruments are built using the detailed precision of CNC automation alongside traditional hand craftsmanship.

We strive to offer quality instruments with bold, original designs at prices that are within the reach of players from all walks of life. We consider our company to be “Anything but boutique” and we build guitars that are made to be played, not displayed. Whether you are looking for a road worthy gigging guitar or a guitar simply to be enjoyed at home, our aim is to build instruments that you’ll love to play for years to come.

Armando Martinez • Owner / Luthier