About Us and FAQ

“It’s about being ready.” Andy and Tom

“First and foremost, Andy and I are musicians. We have played all manner of gigs, from recording sessions to barrooms, weddings to church services, amusement parks to concert stages. We know the consequences of poor equipment. Not funny. ” Tom

“If your equipment is falling apart before you even get to the gig, what’s going to happen on stage? If your intonation is out, how are you going to play in tune? Bad jacks, bad pots, bad switches, bad frets, we’ve seen it all a thousand times over.” Andy

“We stock a huge selection of parts and pickups because we are always looking for the correct solution to whatever the particular problem maybe. Because every guitar player is unique and so is every guitar, the right pickups or bridge for one player might not be the right ones for another.” Tom

“Hot Rodding a guitar isn’t for everyone. But if there was a Hot Rodder Hall of Fame, it would include the likes of Les Paul, Leo Fender, James Burton, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, and Stevie Ray Vaughan to name a few. When you Hot Rod, you’re in mighty fine company.” Tom

"Bad action. All guitar players hate it. It maybe caused by your guitar reacting to changes in humidity, or it could be the result of major structural damage to the guitar. It may just need a setup. Our shop is ready and well equipped to solve a wide variety of problems and get you ready for your next gig.” Andy

"Set it UP!" - The elRayo Brothers, Andy and Tom

For more information, check out our Frequently Asked Questions, and the San Diego Troubadour Feature on elRayo Guitarworks.