Testimonials:
Mike Moss on his new 17” Tessa Nova:
I bought a Tessa Nova from Peter last summer after attending the Montreal Guitar show. I already had a Hopkins Monarch which I love, so I when I went to the show I was interested in meeting Peter and seeing his other guitars. When I approached his table the first thing that caught my attention was not Peter, but the ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS Tessa Nova he had on display. I admit that the first thing that caught my attention was its looks. There were lots of people oggling the thing, me included. When I played it, I was sold. The neck felt super. The tone of the guitar unplugged was woody, airy. I liked it immediately. I played it on and off over the next couple of days. For my tastses and needs, it was clearly one of the standout guitars at the entire show. Its got a super feel up and down the fret board. It and I just connected. So I got it. And I love playing it - a lot!
~ Mike Moss, Birmingham, Alabama
Paul McCallum on his new 15.5” Tessa Nova:
Okay, this time I actually opened the box as soon as it arrived and was thrilled to discover it contained the most beautiful guitar I've ever seen!!! WOW WOW WOW! You out did everything that has come before with this one. You're workmanship is miles ahead of the rest of the pack and I have no doubt that the instruments you're making now will be BIG dollar sought after collectibles in the coming years. This guitar is nothing less than stunning! A piece of art with strings! I've only played her for about 30 minutes and but was instantly taken with the tone and acoustic volume. Really impressive -- better than anything I've ever played. I'm also amazed at how light it feels every time I pick her up. The tone is so amazing! I’ll be playing my Tessa Nova all day and all night. Thanks, Peter, job well done!.
~ Paul McCallum, Los Angeles, California
Jacques-Andre Dupont, on his Red Tessa Nova:
"I new that your guitar was going to be an piece of art. It is soooooo
beautiful!!! The pictures cannot do it justice. And the level of
craftmanship, the very high quality work of lutherie and the choice
of very high end wood pieces are out of this world.
And then I picked it up. The first thing I felt was, wooo, this is
feather light... Very surprising... But no surprise to the fact that
this is much more then a pretty (very pretty) face... It is a true
musical instrument! It vibrates like an acoustic guitar. Actually
unplugged, it does sound as an acoustic guitar. We are light years
in front of dead wood archtops that don't ring and are dead sonically
that you find around... This guitar is alive!
And plugged in the pleasure just goes up... It is well balanced,
rich, buttery. The basses are piano like and the highs are rich.
I like as well the fact that I "hear the wood" even when
it is plugged in...
In a nutshell I am not worthy of you, dear Peter. Thanks for your
amazing guitar. I will spread the love about your great work...
You can quote me anytime my friend!!!"
~ Jacques-André Dupont, Montreal, Quebec - www.guitarjunky.ca
"WOW!!! And wow,wow,WOW!!! - the Regal is
one beautiful guitar. Incredible looks, workmanship, playability,
detailing and that perfect blend of electric and acoustic tone that's
the mark (in my humble opinion) of a great jazz box. My wife, who
never looks twice at my guitars, said it's her favourite. The quilted
maple is eveything I hoped for, as is the playability. The whole
package is STUNNING!!! Neck profile is perfect too! Love this guitar!"
~ Paul McCallum, Los Angeles, California
"So beautiful, gets better every day, I keep discovering new things about it. It plays beautifully and contains many songs waiting to pop out."
~ Colin Hay, Los Angeles, California - www.colinhay.com
"I have been a jazz guitarist for over forty years. I just purchased a Contessa from Buffalo Brothers Guitars in North County, San Diego. At first, I was put off by the "plain-ness of the finish and the lack of bindings. Not your issue, mine. Old habits, I guess. As I played it at home, it grew. So much that now I think I could put it in a planter and it would grow roots. This is the most organic guitar I have ever played. I thought my 'muse' had left me, but now it's back, in the form of the Contessa. I have barely put it down since I purchased it. I'm 62. Sometimes I look at it and it looks like a Japanese primitive instrument.