Your Sound Your Way
We are a one-stop shop for guitar and gear repair, setup, and customization tailored to your style and your sound.
Raise your hand if you have ever wondered whether you were getting the most your instrument had to offer.
Often, getting your guitar set up doesn’t fix the problem.
Because the average guitar setup is for the average population.
But we know you are not average.
You have your own way of playing - so you should have your own set up, too.
It’s YOUR instrument.
It should match how YOU play.
Tailored setups are our thing. Be it a heavy hand, metal shredder, or “fingers only baby!” – at Ricky’s Guitar & Sound, we ensure your instrument is not just an accessory, but an extension of you.
But we go beyond exceptional setups; we offer custom solutions—electronic upgrades, acoustic enhancements, amps, and anything between your guitar and the speaker — to ensure your sound is YOUR sound.
And when life happens—electronics glitch, amps buzz, tuners strip — we're here to get your gear back in shape, so you can get back to playing your music, your style, with your sound.
Click below to start a conversation on your instruments and gear.
A Bad Setup could be the Cause of:
Fingers hurting even with callouses
Strings Buzzing
Notes getting flatter or sharper when you capo or play further up the neck
Stop wondering if you’re getting the best out of your instrument.
Stop wondering if that tone you are looking for is out there.
Whether you’re a seasoned musician or just starting, we believe you should be proud of your sound.
Never wonder if you’re getting the best out of your instrument
Stop wondering if that tone is in reach
Don’t let lingering repairs hinder your music
Playing music should be a source of freedom and joy.
Our commitment is simple:
We elevate your music by providing you with an instrument that feels and sounds like you.
Keep ‘em wondering how you play so effortlessly with our Custom Set-Ups: we set up your guitar so it plays like butter. Unless you don’t like butter. Then we set it up to play like. . . Well whatever you do like. Your guitar, your sound, your setup.
Keep ‘em wondering how you get that sound with Custom Mods and Rigs: Love the noiseless but always wanted the Custom Shop 69s? Want a blended knob mod for the Les Paul? Kill switch? Preamp with mic or pickup on your acoustic? Tired of the tinny DS-1 sound and want the Keeley Mod for a thicker distortion? Upgrading tubes in your amp? Yep. We can do it all. Make your guitar rig YOUR rig.
Keep ‘em wondering where you get your gear from – actually don’t, in this case, please let them know its from our Custom Shop!: Check out our assortment of custom cables, pedals, and amps to help you get a unique sound only available at Ricky’s Guitar & Sound. We offer clones of some of the most iconic pedals like the Klon and Ross Compressor, as well as iconic amps like the ‘57 5w mini tweed Clapton used in recording or the ‘65 Princeton Reverb.
Maintenance & Repairs: Adjusting saddles or nuts, replacing stripped tuners, acoustic bridge busted? Tell us what went wrong and we will get you back on the road in no time.
See how others have enjoyed our work.
— Pink Betty, professional musician and entertainer
“Ricky is very talented and professional. He adjusted and set-up my 1991 Martin D45 Shenendoah guitar recently and it plays and sounds better than it has in years. Highly recommended.”
— Jim Phillips, Martin guitar collector and player
“Ricky is very good at what he does, he tightened up the jack on my acoustic guitar. and has given me many tips on how to maintain it for the future. Highly HIGHLY recommend him to anyone..”
— Zach Harmon, local worship leader and musician
“Ricky rebuilt my Epiphone SG! When I sent it to him it didn’t work at all and now it is the best sounding guitar I own. He has also added pickups to my acoustic and changed the pickups in my strat. I highly recommend Ricky for any and all instrument fixes, mods, or upgrades!”
— Jonah Arender, local musician
Rig need setup or modded?
Text us your request
Just send a simple text to 865-410-8541 or click any button on the website to request service or ask any questions about your instrument or gear.
Schedule the instrument intake
We will schedule a drop-off or pick-up that works with your schedule
Unleash your Sound
Pick-up your gear and start playing!
At Ricky's Guitar & Sound, we understand that playing music is about both enjoyment and achieving a great sound. To make that happen, you deserve an instrument and gear that complement your style, not hinder it.
Unfortunately, the complexities of guitar setups, the sea of gear choices, and the challenges of repairs often hold musicians back.
We exist to fix that problem and have the special tools and expertise to do so.
We firmly believe that instruments and gear should never hold anyone back; instead, they should elevate every musician's skills.
Here's how it works: just shoot us a quick text detailing your needs, and we'll take it from there. Stop settling for instruments that limit your potential—start enjoying a fully optimized musical journey.