the guitar workshop
Established in 2015, by Scottish luthier Ian Dickinson, the workshop opened its
doors on Argyle Street in Glasgows west end and quickly gained a reputation for
quality repair work and fine hand crafted instruments. After 7 years it was time
for a change and in spring of 2022 work began on a new workshop in the southside
of Glasgow and was completed in August that year. Having joined forces with
Isaac Kahir (Cranmer Guitars) the new workshop presents a change in both
location and how the workshop operates. A co-operative venture between Ian and
Isaac where they share the space and run their own businesses independently of
each other along with long term bench space for another two luthiers.The
following years were spent repairing and restoring instruments for various
shops, studio and private customers whilst working as head technician for major
Scottish based guitar manufacturer; this experience allowed me to start my own
business and quickly gain loyal customers and a strong reputation The new
workshop will see me focus on building more but i will still be doing plenty or
repairs and if i have been looking after your guitars for a while then that will
remain the same.