Pattison Stringed Instruments

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Overview

Pattison Stringed Instruments is a small custom workshop operated by luthier Ian Pattison, specializing in handcrafted one-of-a-kind stringed instruments including banjos, guitars, and mandolins. Based near Guelph, Ontario, it has produced bespoke pieces for over 30 years alongside custom woodworking.¹²⁴

History

Ian Pattison founded Pattison Stringed Instruments after attending the Roberto Venn School of Luthiery and has operated a custom wood shop in Canada for over 30 years.¹² The studio focuses on building unique stringed instruments beyond standard designs.⁸ It continues as a one-person operation producing banjos, guitars, mandolins, and other projects.⁴⁵

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Custom Banjos	Handcrafted open-back and tubaphone styles	$2,000 - $3,000 USD
Custom Guitars	Bespoke acoustic guitars	$2,000 - $4,000 USD
Custom Mandolins	One-of-a-kind mandolins	$1,500 - $3,000 USD

Manufacturing

All instruments are individually handcrafted by Ian Pattison in his small studio shop near Guelph, Ontario, Canada.¹⁴ Production combines luthiery with his custom woodworking expertise, emphasizing unique designs.²⁶

Notable Products

11" Tubaphone Banjo, Curly Maple - Open-back banjo with curly maple featuring a $2,300 USD price point, available through retailers like Elderly Instruments.³
Custom Open-Back Banjos - Variety of bespoke banjos built in small shop setting.²⁵
Handcrafted Guitars - Unique acoustic guitars produced alongside other stringed instruments.⁵
Bespoke Mandolins - Custom mandolins as part of the one-of-a-kind instrument lineup.⁵

Reputation

Pattison instruments are regarded by enthusiasts for their handcrafted quality and unique designs from a skilled one-person shop.¹⁴ Professionals value the custom nature stemming from Ian Pattison's luthiery training and 30+ years experience.² Limited production scale means availability through select retailers.³

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