About Rock Dog

Hey now, I’m Ronnie Rogo, and I run Rock Dog's Guitar Grotto in Homer Glen, Illinois. I’ve been working on guitars for over 30 years and spent more than two decades as a go to guitar tech in Chicagoland for some of the biggest artists in the industry. Primarily due to the unrelenting pressure and persuasion from fellow musicians, I've decided to open up my business to local guitar enthusiasts looking for an alternative to brick and mortar establishments. No, this isn't my job, career or main source of income. I have no overhead or quota. This is just my source of gratification. I found out long ago that I can make them play waayyy better than I can play them!  My focus now is on high-quality guitar setups, honest repairs, and offering fully serviced used guitars—especially the unique and storied Japanese models that I love (you know, the lawsuit guitars and 80's Japanese shredders).

I'm (finally) excited to see a new generation of gritty, attitude-driven guitarists rising up—players with raw energy and something real to say, ready to give our ever-growing conformist culture the finger after years of rock and metal music drought. This new wave reminds me of why I fell in love with the instrument in the first place. I want to be part of their journey—not just by offering quality guitars and expert repairs, but by passing down the knowledge I’ve gained over the past 30 years. Every setup, every fix, every conversation is a chance to support the next generation of players who are ready to make some noise.

I’ve called Homer Glen home for over 20 years, and I’m proud to bring professional-level service to local players. Every guitar that comes through my shop gets my full attention, clear communication about the work needed, and fair, reasonable pricing. 

Rock Dog's services are by appointment-only, so if you’re ready to get your guitar playing right—or you’re looking for something truly special—text or call me at (708) 966-9611 or shoot an email at rockdogguitars@gmail.com to set up a consultation. I look forward to working with you. Oh, and you guessed it, the shop is named after my best friend, an amazing Black Mouth Cur.