LH, yeah Peter's near Port McFiveCents, just around the corner from Dick Shrivels (in Coldwater). Bout half an hour west of Dick Hurtz (from Beeton). HE he he he :>) Gads I luv you guys first thing in the morning - sometimes!!

His new place in quiet little Waubaushene is cozy and cute, lots of gardens and a great view of Georgian Bay. Too bad he's feeling so cramped for work-space right now, till he builds the addition he's planning. He's had more than his share of family/money troubles over the last little while - just lost his younger brother a couple weeks ago too :>(   When I read Willie's message to him over the phone last night it was a real pick-me-up - so thanks again Bill. Sometimes it's hard to understand why rotten things happen to such good people ...

I'll pass on your message too, Mooh. So you're the instrument guy at the famous Goderich Celtic Roots Festival! Gotta make it down there this summer - I've never gone but Peter's told me about it so often.
I love his funky designs too. The little parlor guitar I was playing yesterday had the most beautifully marked piece of bird's-eye maple - so carefully chosen! - and little purple-heart moons/triangles inlaid into the headstock, easy low action, comfortable cutaway design, lovely cedar top, black cherry back and sides. YUM YUM! But I like the tone of larger instruments better - more depth. Didn't have the heart to tell him about my new baby yet *sigh*

Anyway, Peter's new phone number is 705-538-2652, mailing address Box 626 Waubaushene Ontario L0K2C0. Email still "in the works". And he will have his regular booth at the Goderich Festival this year, the second weekend of August! He does a lot of other festivals in Ontario throughout the summer too.

Grubby, thanks for the 'scoop' re Seagulls and Canadian luthiers from way down under! It's good they can weather the climate changes well. The Thompsons sound intriguing - I'll keep my eye out for them.

And Glen Reid's instruments got an excellent review in the posts above too. So thanks again, Mooh!

Oh, and thanks for your opinion re Art and Lutherie, Wa Ban Zhou! I've yet to try one, as I was looking for something with a wider neck, but it does sound like you got a good deal!

Back to strummin -- oops! that's fingerpickin -- now!

Purrrr - daylia