I notice that Peter's name has come up regularly in these fora, and his instruments have generally been highly regarded.
I thought this might be a good place and time to let the community know that Peter has retired from making instruments. He is now in his late 70s, and he is feeling his age. Several months ago, he decided not to make any more instruments. We all wondered whether he might be lured back into the workshop, but it was not to be, and the doors are now permanently closed. It is time for Peter to enjoy his retirement.
I'm Peter's daughter-in-law and I own one of his mandolins as well as the only virginal he ever made. His son, my husband owns one of his rare lutes and several of his guitars. Our daughter also owns and plays a guitar made for her by her grandfather. We cherish all of his instruments. He continues to play the first instrument that he made some time in the late fifties. I believe it is the only banjo he made... I must ask him to verify that fact.
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