Fully Renovated Skaggs Place Studio Officially Reopens

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Charlotte Scott, Ricky Skaggs and Sean Badum. Photo: Skaggs Place Studio

Skaggs Place Studio, the studio founded by Ricky Skaggs in Hendersonville, Tennessee, has officially reopened today (July 16) after being shuttered for the past few years for some major renovations.

As the tech world rapidly evolved over the years, Skaggs decided it was time to fully revamp the studio, which includes an extensive renovation of its communal spaces, a general technical upgrade, a 14′ ceiling in the live room that will allow expanded video capabilities, as well as newly-constructed mic and amp lockers. The original Westlake-designed Superior Sound control room has since been converted into a versatile 17’x15’ iso booth, complimented by a 11’x12’ booth and a 10’x6’ booth.

The studio now also offers four isolated amplifier lockers. With a commanding view of the studio, the 23’x21’ control room serves as a sanctuary for an extensive collection of outboard gear and of course its beloved Amek 9098i console, affectionately known as “Dorothy.” With its 72-input Amek console, vast collection of outboard gear and microphones, as well as a diverse array of recording spaces, Skaggs Place offers an ideal environment for tracking, overdubbing, mixing and voiceover sessions.

“The studio has a great live sound, and it’s big enough to record live videos as well,” says Skaggs. “It’s also spacious enough that string sessions could easily fit into the cutting room. There are lots of old vintage photographs of many of my heroes and major influencers in the music industry. I believe anyone wanting to get away from downtown Nashville will find that Skaggs Place Studio will serve them well. I’m very excited for the future.”

The Skaggs Place building was first purchased by The Oak Ridge Boys’ Duane Allen in 1968, and in 1998, Skaggs acquired the space, updating its production quality extensively. Over the years, some of the biggest names in music have recorded in the studio, including Dolly Parton, Charlie Daniels, Peter Frampton, Barry Gibb, Earl Scruggs, Huey Lewis, Doc Watson, Vince Gill, The Oak Ridge Boys, Alison Krauss, Bruce Hornsby, John Fogerty, John Anderson, Joan Osborne, Bobby Bare, Martina McBride, Seals & Crofts, Patty Loveless and many more.

Charlotte Scott, longtime manager of Skaggs, will oversee operations of the studio as General Manager. Sean Badum will serve as Studio Manager/Engineer.

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