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About Me
I grew up in the Ottawa Valley in Ontario, Canada where music is a part of life. It’s in my blood. I remember, from a very young age, my Dad playing guitar and singing, with my Mom accompanying him on the piano. I started playing guitar at the age of 14 and at 18 years old I started my journey as a musician, playing in various country bands across Canada. That would be the foundation for me branching out as a singer/songwriter and recording two albums of my own.
My first experience in guitar building was a short stint at Larrivee Guitars. That was all I needed to know that I wanted to build guitars. My official training began with Sergei de Jonge and from there I had the rare good fortune to apprentice with renowned builder, Linda Manzer for three years. My last formal training was with the talented Michel Pellerin in Quebec, Canada. This final stage of training is where I honed my craft to produce my current, rich and contemporary sound.
I opened my first shop in Almonte, Ontario where I worked for four years before moving to Fogo Island, Newfoundland in 2021, Newfoundland which is a stunningly beautiful island in the North Atlantic.
It’s an important and enjoyable part of my journey as a builder to determine what your needs are as a player. Your guitar should feel like it’s a part of you. We’ll work together in choosing woods, we’ll discuss your playing style and what you’re looking for in the instrument so I can make sure I get every detail right.
I would love to hand-craft your next guitar.
Models
Premier
The Premier is my largest-bodied guitar with a piano-like, rich bass, smooth mids and shimmering highs.
Great for anyone looking for that “bigger sound”,
it offers superb projection with an even and balanced tone.
Specifications:
- 15.75" lower bout
- 25.5” scale length
OM
The Orchestra Model offers a more intimate sound and feel with a 25.3” scale length.
The warm bass and smooth mids and highs offer an even and balanced sound.
Specifications:
- 15" lower bout
- 25” or 25.3” scale length
Parlour
My parlour model, nicknamed The Reesling, has a 13-fret neck joint. It offers amazing warmth for the size of it, with sparkling highend. This smaller model has definition and a surprising amount of projection for a guitar its size.
Specifications:
- 13.5" lower bout
- 24.5" scale length
Flattop Mandolin / Mandola
My first instrument from this family was a 10-string mandolin, based on the Brazilian Bandolim, a slightly larger 10-string instrument. Beautiful, rich overtones perfect for any style of music. Available in 8 or 10 string.
Pricing -
Mandolin Specifications:
- 10.5" lower bout
- 13 7/8" scale length
Mandola Specifications:
- 11.25" lower bout
- 17 3/32" scale length
2019 Premier Model
2017 Premier Model
Kinloch Nelson playing a Peggy White Soprano model
Used with permission of Woodstock Invitational Luthiers Showcase www.woodstockinvitational.com
Filmed by Aaron Weisblatt www.cinetrope.com
Live sound by John Guth www.johnguthmusic.com
Claude Laflamme playing a Peggy White OM model
Used with permission of Woodstock Invitational Luthiers Showcase www.woodstockinvitational.com
Filmed by Aaron Weisblatt www.cinetrope.com
Live sound by John Guth www.johnguthmusic.com
Audio
Peggy White Baritone (Mahogany/Italian Spruce) played by Jon Park-Wheeler
Peggy White Parlour (Wenge/Italian Spruce) played by Lucas Haneman
Ordering
I am currently taking orders for delivery in 2027.
Please email me for more information on placing an order.
TO ORDER DIRECTLY FROM ME
A deposit of $2500.00 is due at the time of ordering. This deposit confirms your place on my build list as well as the price at the time of ordering. The remaining amount is divided in two with half of that due when I start building your guitar and the other half due when the guitar is finished and prior to shipping.
Shipping, taxes, and import/export fees are not included in the instrument price.
All prices are in USD.
I AM REPRESENTED BY
Dream Guitars, Ashville, NC, USA
Standard Features
Sound Boards - Sitka Spruce, Engelmann Spruce or Western Red Cedar
Back and Sides - Indian Rosewood*, North American Maple or Black Walnut. Laminated sides.
Necks - One-piece Mahogany, Jescar nickel/silver fret wire, Two-way truss rod
Rosette - I’m drawn to Bauhaus artists of the 1920’s and 30’s and my inspiration often comes from there when designing my rosettes.
Binding - Indian Rosewood, Ebony
Scale Length Options - 25.3" (64.26 cm) or 25.5" (64.77 cm) scale length on OM and Premier models / 24.5" (62.25 cm) on Parlour
Neck to Body Joint - 12 or 14 (13 on Parlour)
String Spacing - Nut - 1.75" / String - 2.25"
Binding - Indian Rosewood, Maple, Black Acacia, Koa
Bridge and Fretboards - Gabon Ebony
Nut and Saddle - Genuine Bone
Tuners - Gotoh 510 tuners
Case - Hiscox Artist Series Case
* Featured tonewoods can be optional depending on availability and some specifications may be altered to suit player’s personal requirements. Please contact me for consultation.
Upgrades
Venetian Cutaway - $500
Soundport - $250
Slimline Arm Bevel - $750
Manzer Wedge - $600
Gotoh 510 Gold Tuners w/black buttons - $100
Hoffee Carbon Fibre Case - Enquire
Pickups by K&K and Schertler - Enquire
Baritone - $500
12-String - $1200
I am always on the hunt for top-grade tonewoods as optional upgrades for my clients. Below is a list of a few that I offer. If you don't see what you're looking for on the list, please enquire.
Back and Sides -
Brazilian Rosewood - Enquire
African Blackwood - $3000 and up
Madagascar Rosewood - $2500 and up
German Flamed Maple - $1500 and up
Claro Walnut - Flamed - $1000 and up
Koa - Flamed - $3000 and up
Figured Mahogany - $2000 and up
Tops -
Italian Alpine Spruce - $600
German Spruce - $600
Swiss Moon Spruce - Enquire
Adirondack Spruce - $600
Port Orford Cedar - $400
Ebony Binding - $100
WARRANTY
My instruments have a limited lifetime warranty to their original owner. This warranty does not cover any damage due to extremes in humidity or temperature, alterations or modifications, accidents or improper handling and misuse, and normal wear and tear.
Repairs or alterations made by anyone other than Peggy White or a repair person accredited by Peggy White Guitars will immediately void the warranty. Shipping costs for repairs are at the customers expense.
