************************************************************************************************************************************************************* 17 Jun 2000 08:28:49 It has been a pleasure working with the folks at Mossman, and putting together this site for them. I hope everyone enjoys what they see here. Please come back often, as I plan to update the site as more Bluegrass Festivals take place. Let us know if you have any suggestions for improvement or just your thoughts about Mossman Guitars. Thanks, Tony Stewart Webmaster ************************************************************************************************************************************************************* 19 Jun 2000 08:29:44 Great website. I am an owner of a Mossman Golden Era from 1976. The instrumnet gets many compliments on its beauty but once people hear the complex and beautiful tone they are truly mesmerized. Thanks for a great website and the history on this great company. Keep up the great work. Paul D. Gamble ************************************************************************************************************************************************************* 19 Jun 2000 16:05:27 Be sure and check out the addition of our Mossman Swap Shop. I hope as it catches on it will serve a greatly needed purpose. Thanks, Tony Stewart Webmaster ************************************************************************************************************************************************************* 23 Jun 2000 04:16:00 Thanks for letting me know through Tony that this site existed! Chris Callahan Rutherfordton, NC ************************************************************************************************************************************************************* 23 Jun 2000 05:01:16 Here I am, fresh from rmmga. Nice site! ************************************************************************************************************************************************************* 23 Jun 2000 11:08:50 My sunburst walnut Mossman usually is greeted by gasps when I take out of the case...honestly, people react like they're being shown a pre-war D45! serial no. 930301, labeled "Badlands" inside. Coolest guitar ever (until I can get another Mossman!) ************************************************************************************************************************************************************* 23 Jun 2000 11:12:27 I have a Mossman Golden Era made in 1976. The neck broke and a luthier in Cheyenne Wyoming familiar with Mossman's installed a new Mossman neck. It does not have the tree of life inlay, but the headstock seems to match the headstock of a Golden Era. I absolutely love this guitar. Know another player in the area that also loves Mossman's. Bill Trout Ft. Collins, CO ******************************************************************************************************************************* 23 Jun 2000 11:24:04 Web site is really screwed up. Keeps hanging, won't follow links. I liked my old Mossman though, gone since 1990. Maybe a new one some day? ******************************************************************************************************************************* 23 Jun 2000 11:43:07 Hello everyone at Mossman Guitars. The models look very good and beautifully crafted. I live in Ireland, and unfortunately we don't see Mossmans at all, this side of the Atlantic Ocean! However, I've enjoyed looking around your website! Regards, John Slevin. ******************************************************************************************************************************* 23 Jun 2000 17:14:13 Hi, I'm Bill in Colorado. Cool website! I have 77-5181 a Great Plains in near mint condition. I have had it since it was new. It was fun to meet Scott Baxendale who's initials are on the label in my guitar. He plays lead for some friends. I love my old Mossman. ******************************************************************************************************************************* 24 Jun 2000 06:24:46 Hello everyone. I updated the site today and hopefully got rid of any dead ends. There is one exception. I still need to do a detail page for the Wheeler Gospel model. Please let me know if you find any mistakes or have any suggestions. I'm excited about this site and want to make it top notch. Tony Stewart, Mossman. ******************************************************************************************************************************* 28 Jun 2000 20:13:58 Hi, I have certainly enjoyed seeing the guitars. This is a gorgeous website and I only wish I had the money to buy them all! I am from Mountain Home, Idaho and have owned a Tennessee Flat Top model for nearly 30 years. It will play with the best of them and has never failed me. I will do my best to get back here regularly. Thanks! Steve Neff
******************************************************************************************************************************* 07 Jul 2000 13:22:30 Great to see a site on Mossman guitars. I own a 1977 Timber Creek that I bought in 1980. It's a great guitar and I would not part with it. Great tone and playability. Frank Bounds Wallburg, NC ******************************************************************************************************************************* 30 Jun 2000 22:04:49 Good job to the person who designed the sight, ive been coming back here for a long time waiting for it to get finished. ******************************************************************************************************************************* 11 Jul 2000 23:22:40 Mossmans......what else is there to say? if you ever played one you'd know....and if you never have....you can't imagine what you are missing. Matthew de Lellis ******************************************************************************************************************************* 19 Jul 2000 18:21:52 Nice site, Tony! Wish I had one of these guitars :-) -Jenn from California ******************************************************************************************************************************* 21 Jul 2000 16:37:23 Stuart's design was and still is the sexiest looking, most artisticly pleasing acoustic I have ever seen. I owned one of his Golden Era models for 14 years and rue the day I decided to sell it. Had the opportunity to visit with him on the phone a year before he passed away. Had to share with him the sorry fact that I had sold it after 14 years. He said, "Well you know Bill Collings is making some excellent guitars these days, have you ever played one?" Fortunately I was able to reply that a Collings D1A was the guitar I ended up buying next. My Collings is a great guitar, but my Mossman was not only a great guitar, but a true work of art. I am pleased to learn that Stuart's unbeatable design continues to live on. Rod Hier Crete, NE ******************************************************************************************************************************* 24 Jul 2000 06:19:13 The VH1 "Behind the Music 2" profile of the Dixie Chicks has quite a few shots of Mossmans in the show. Also has interview with David Card (Poor David's Pub) which is a hoot for those of us who have played there! Bill Noel ******************************************************************************************************************************* 27 Jul 2000 13:01:38 Great Site!!! Love the history page. I've had a Mossman since 1978 it is the Timber Creek 77-4909. In 1985 I was stationed in Maine and forgot my guitar in the car. Well the winter cracked the finish, but everything else is in mint condition. I did have to replace the pick guard with a solid rosewood one. I also replace the tuners with Ibanez tuners with mother of pearl handles and the string pegs are now ivory with a mother of pearl dot at the end of each one. I do still have the original ebony ones that came with the guitar. Although I can't play it anymore due to medical problems I still take it out and care for it. I miss playing it, but I can't even think of departing with it. I don't even know how much its worth now. If anyone can give me an idea what its worth so that I can get it on my insurance I would appreciate it. Thanks, Gail I. Anderson, Williamsburg, VA. ganderson@widomaker.com ******************************************************************************************************************************* 29 Jul 2000 10:08:32 Ipurchased a Great Plains model 80-o93 in 1980 at Winfield Kansas.Its a great guitar that is heard over and above all others in a crowd. Jesse Edwards ******************************************************************************************************************************* 29 Jul 2000 10:09:10 ******************************************************************************************************************************* 30 Jul 2000 08:21:09 We think your website is a ok. Ricky Nelson & banjomaker ******************************************************************************************************************************* 30 Jul 2000 22:19:36 7/30/00 I own a 1980 Golden Era And sold my son a Tennesee Flattop that I purchased from my neighbor for the same price I gave for it. I guess a promise is a promise but I still grieve even after buying a Taylor Dan Crary Model that Stu had some say so in designing. I saw Stu perform at the school I teach at in the early 90's and found him to be a warm friendly person. He let me play his personal guitar which I did for less than 1 minute due to being before the God of luthiers. This encouraged me to buy my 1st Golden Era whic I still presently own and is in the will to my son who owns the Tennesee Flattop. Jim from Ks. ******************************************************************************************************************************* 31 Jul 2000 14:19:33 Hi, everyone. Tony from Mossman here again. I have just built the detail page for the Wheeler model, and have finally put a price list out here. You will see that the prices haven't changed since '94. That will change soon. Also, since we don't have an official mailing list, if you include your e-mail address, I will periodically send you any news that may come up. Thanks, tony@mossman-guitars.com ******************************************************************************************************************************* 01 Aug 2000 00:53:27 Way to go, Tony. Stu would be proud. Is, I'm sure. David Carradine ******************************************************************************************************************************* 01 Aug 2000 18:03:35 Great site; appropriate for great guitars. Here's my story. In late '73, me and a buddy ran down to Winfield from Wichita to see if this luthier fellow named Mossman would be interested in restoring two old Gibson mandolins I owned (another story). He declined to restore the instruments, but graciously gave us an in-depth tour of his shop. After visiting with us for the better part of an hour, Mr. Mossman asked if I played mandolin. (I don't). Then he asked if I played guitar. (I try.) Armed with that information, he offered to build me a guitar in trade for one of the mandolins. I agreed. Nearly thirty years later, I still wonder about the deal. I gave up a Gibson F-5 Artist that I later heard had gone to Deacon Dan Crary. No telling what that mandolin is worth today. On the other hand, I got myself a personalized Golden Era Custom with serial numbers sequential to those of guitars built for several of the Carradine clan. (At least that's what Mossman told me.) And I would have been happy to trade for a Tennessee Flat Top. The G.E.C. still plays like a dream. Please, carry on. ******************************************************************************************************************************* 03 Aug 2000 19:58:08 As a friend of Stuart's and a collector of his guitars, I am happy to see this site up and going. Hopefully the Mossman believers family can make good use of this site. Willis Pracht ******************************************************************************************************************************* 09 Aug 2000 05:16:50 Nice to see this site up. I have'nt played or seen any "new" Mossman's since Stuart sold the company. I hope the quality continues. Bob Kent ******************************************************************************************************************************* 17 Aug 2000 06:28:36 It's great learning about all the old days and Stuart...he did do the original fantastic design. But let's not forget Bob Casey & crew TODAY building great guitars!!! BN ******************************************************************************************************************************* 29 Aug 2000 08:31:01 Great guitars!! Equally great website!! ******************************************************************************************************************************* 30 Aug 2000 13:57:43 Hello! I bought my Mossman in 1978 or thereabouts, somewhere near Biloxi MS. I don't play much any more, but once in a while I enjoy getting it out and playing a little. Anyway, I thought I'd check on the expected value of the guitar, or find out any other information that might be of interest. The serial number is 76-3023, and the numbers MM#677F 85 and PC50 are also on the bits of paper on the inside of the box. Nice website. I enjoyed looking at the photos and reading the Mossman history. Best regards, Chris Hall Blacksburg VA chall@aoe.vt.edu ******************************************************************************************************************************* 04 Sep 2000 01:07:19 Neat site. Used to see David Hallmark at the festivals with a display of Mossman guitars. They all sounded great. Wondered what happened to David? Keep up the good work on the site and keep building great guitars. Bill Voiers, Jackson, TN ******************************************************************************************************************************* 04 Sep 2000 14:29:50 Linda Cary ******************************************************************************************************************************* 06 Sep 2000 11:09:55 I enjoyed playing a dear friend's Golden Era, 1974 I believe, which he purchased on consignment from Acoustic Music in SLC. It was owned by Chris Proctor, Nat'l Finger Picking Champion in the early 80's. My friend lost a battle to cancer and left me the guitar. I play it almost daily and treaure the memories and sentimental value. For those of us fortunate enough to own a Mossman, the benefits are clear. For those of us fortunate enough to have such dear friends, treasure each moment and don't sweat the small stuff. - Don Santy, SLC, UT ******************************************************************************************************************************* 11 Sep 2000 12:23:41 Greetings, Finding your webb page has ment a lot to me. I own a Tenn. Flattop # 75-1427. I'm the second owner.Over the years I'v heard roumers an half-truths about the fate of your Co. I'm glad to know for a fact that you are alive and in Texas!I'm going to need some work done on it someday soon.Please advise.- PATTERSONPAULSCO@AOL.COM ******************************************************************************************************************************* 11 Sep 2000 20:04:43 I really enjoyed the history lesson!!! I own several guitars now and just recently played my 1st mossman great plains (which I am considering buying) It is a 1976 model and playes very well!!! Rick Robertson High point, NC ******************************************************************************************************************************* 14 Sep 2000 08:59:57 Rick in NC -- get a new one!!! ******************************************************************************************************************************* 15 Sep 2000 00:19:01 Actually there were only a little over 5000 Mossmans produced by Stuart. And there were over 250 produced by me, Scott Baxendale when I owned the company. I purchased Mossman in Aug. of 1985 and sold the company to John Kinsey in late 1990. Not 1986-1989 as the Bio states. I had worked at the Winfield plant from 1974-1977 and then worked at Gruhn Guitars in Nashville from 1978-1981. I built guitars for Carl Perkins, Joe Walsh (2 guitars), Willie Nelson, John Mellancamp, James Burton, Donovan, Greg Lake, Ray Wilie Hubbard, Jorma Kaukonen, Chris Hillman, Dave Alvin, John Kay, and Travis Tritt. The Travis Tritt Guitar was used in his video for the song "Country Club", James Burton used his Baxendale/Mossman in the All Star Roy Orbison Black and White video, Jorma Kaukonen used his in his first instructional video, and Chris Hillman used his on Austin City Limits. I currently have a shop in Denver and can be reached at www.colfaxguitarshop.com ******************************************************************************************************************************* 17 Sep 2000 09:12:53 Last year I purchased a Great Plains #76-3843 from a ex-luthier in Wyoming. Owning Martins, this Mossman guitar has been slowly growing on me.It has eight initials on the label and some lacquer checking on the surface, which I like. If anyone luthiers specialize in these guitars, I would like some help with the action. marka@interbasin.com ******************************************************************************************************************************* 20 Sep 2000 05:03:00 Hi all My name is Mike Piersimoni. I live in West Chester,PA Back in the mid 70's I lived in New York. I would always frequent the 47st music stores looking and buying. I got enough cash one day and was hell bent on buying a Martin guitar. I'm not sure if it was Sam Ash or Terminal Music where I wound up but was blown away when I heard a Mossman Great Plains. I purchased it for around $600 w/case. Reading the history of Mossman now has me very curious about something. According to your history there was a fire in 1975. On the inside of my guitar there is a sticker with a date and alot of intials. The number 75-1333. What I would like to know is the wood used on my Great Plains (not custom) pre fire (Indian rosewood) of Brazilan. Although I do not play as often as the old days. My son is having a great time and appreciates the quality that went into this guitar. Any information you can provide would be appreciated. For old times sake. Mike ******************************************************************************************************************************* 20 Sep 2000 05:43:29 Forgot to give an address. Mike Piersimoni 806 Joeck Drive West Chester,PA msp@dplus.net ******************************************************************************************************************************* 21 Sep 2000 19:43:54 A couple of years ago I decided to buy my 1st "good" Guitar. In a local shop I picked up a '75 Tennessee FlatTop. I fell in love. It wasn't until later, that I learned history from aquaintances of mine who knew Stu Mossman. When I take it out in public, the first question is always about my Mossman. I'm glad to see the history listed here. They truly are great guitars. Jim in Douglass KS ******************************************************************************************************************************* 29 Sep 2000 14:37:00 I don't care for the State of Texas logo or design that you have incorporated into your name that appears on the headstock. This design has been used to death by Texas state agencies, restaurants, boot companies, etc. I think "Mossman guitars" would be sufficient. Thanks, Jeff ******************************************************************************************************************************* 02 Oct 2000 06:48:00 I like the Texas addition to the logo...living out of state now, I don't see the Texas shape over-used as happens inside the Lone Star State. Plus it's a good quick identifier for the era of the company that the guitar was made in. Bill N. ******************************************************************************************************************************* 02 Oct 2000 11:17:01 I think that the majority of musicians judge an instrument by it's quality, sound, and ease of playing rather than the looks of it's logo. Tony - tony@mossman-guitars.com ******************************************************************************************************************************* 07 Oct 2000 16:09:13 your site is very interesting to all us mossman fans. its nice to see who owns what. i have a '76 timber creek and a '77 golden era and without a doubt they are the most well made ,great sounding, excellent playing guitars i have ever had. my timber creek is pictured on a friend of mines cd cover back when he owned it. i heard , saw and played the first mossman i ever had when i met him . i aquired that guitar and since then ,i have had so many offers to sell it.( my friend has asked me that when i sell it if he could be the first one offered it so he can buy it back) also the golden era has been the subject of many offers. have'nt had the opportunity to play or hear the current mossmans.thanks for the web site . how about a section for people to submit pics of their mossmans-- old and current? steve c --- vermont ******************************************************************************************************************************* 27 Oct 2000 06:34:31 Really informative site. Best accounting I've seen on Mossmans. I see examples now and then at shows, but I wasn't aware of new models, etc. This info is real helpful - thanks! Lee Cunningham Fair Lawn, NJ ******************************************************************************************************************************* 29 Oct 2000 04:38:09 Hi , i own a Golden Era 72-127 the poor thing has had a tough life but sounds and plays better than anything,there is another two here in the shetland islands that i know about,one is owned by my brother,model unknown but troy casey is written inside,the other im sad to say is in atoms waiting to be rebuilt after someone went nuts,great website ,great guitars,W.HUTCHISON SHETLAND ISLES ******************************************************************************************************************************* 03 Nov 2000 08:25:36 Around l984 I purchased a Mossman found in a local bargain post. Some jerk had spray painted over the ID tag inside the guitar. Painstakingly, I have uncovered some numbers which are: 6-5924. Guitar has small S.L.Mossman lettering on peghead, spruce top, rosewood back & sides, and ebony fretboard. Simple spot inlay, but an outstanding guitar. Any info on lettering I've recovered would be helpful. -J.West, Tulsa, Ok. e: jwest@dressereng.com ******************************************************************************************************************************* 03 Nov 2000 08:27:01 An outstanding site for an outstanding guitar! -j.west, Tulsa, Ok. ******************************************************************************************************************************* 04 Nov 2000 05:26:03 Hi: I have a Tennessee Flat top 12 string #77-4571. I bought it used in Calif in the early 80's. I've never played a 12-string that played easier or sounded better. I don't understand why old Mossman's don't seem to be considered in the ranks of other fine American made acoustic guitars. Gruhn's "Guide Vintage Guitars" doesn't even have a section on them. Any thoughs out there? John Coleman, Scarborough, Maine (jbotscole@aol.com) ******************************************************************************************************************************* 04 Nov 2000 05:38:57 I should edit before I submit. I meant "any thoughts out there?", and "Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars".... John Coleman ******************************************************************************************************************************* 05 Nov 2000 18:46:00 hello just to let you know i have a 1973 mossman and still enjoy it and sounds great ******************************************************************************************************************************* 16 Nov 2000 19:12:51 Near Christmas of 1992 I asked David Hallmark to help me find the best buy around for a great playing, great sounding guitar. He led me to Mossman. I bought a 1992 Texas Plains that I really like. I mainly play electric guitar, but I need a nice acoustic at times. I asked the Mossman guys to give me the best action they could, even at the expense of volume. Well, the action is great, and everyone raves about the tone, so I am very pleased. I also have a Taylor 814CE. Guess which guitar sounds the best . . . and plays the best. The Mossman, of course. Thanks for putting up a great site. Keep building those great guitars. Lanny Hall lannyhall@softhome.net ******************************************************************************************************************************* 17 Nov 2000 05:16:05 My Mossman "Badlands" (a custom walnut TX Plains) will be seen this weekend before audiences in Lynchburg, VA., as I am performing in a Christmas show. The performance will include a mandolin and psaltry as well. B. Noel ******************************************************************************************************************************* 17 Nov 2000 20:22:34 I LOVED YOUR SITE! I OWN A 1974 TENNESSE FLATOP,AND IT IS THE FINEST GUITAR I HAVE EVER PLAYED. I REALLY ENJOYED READING ABOUT THE HISTORY OF MOSSMANS. BILL LONG QUITMAN, TX ******************************************************************************************************************************* 17 Nov 2000 20:23:02 I LOVED YOUR SITE! I OWN A 1974 TENNESSE FLATOP,AND IT IS THE FINEST GUITAR I HAVE EVER PLAYED. I REALLY ENJOYED READING ABOUT THE HISTORY OF MOSSMANS. BILL LONG QUITMAN, TX ******************************************************************************************************************************* 21 Nov 2000 01:02:59 I would like to get a catolog sent to me at Tommy McLEROY 504 MAGONLIA ST. ATHENS TEXAS 75751 ******************************************************************************************************************************* 23 Nov 2000 11:24:54 I am helping the widow of a recently deceased friend to sell his guitars. As a flatpicker, I am vaguely familiar with the Mossman name, but wanted to learn more about the '75 Flint Hills model that I was about to try and sell. Now I understand more about the materials used, where the finish cracks in the top came from, the 23 sets of initials on the serial number card, and so on. I probably will sell my '76 Martin D-28 and keep the Mossman; which not only has sentimental value, but is superior to the D-28 in tone and volume. This is a well designed, useable, and informative website. ******************************************************************************************************************************* 26 Nov 2000 16:54:46 Great site,love the History section,and being able to view the new mossys. I own a Great Plains,# 72-216 Still plays and sounds great.....Ken,Sarasota,Fl. ******************************************************************************************************************************* 26 Nov 2000 16:57:59 ******************************************************************************************************************************* 26 Nov 2000 16:58:01 ******************************************************************************************************************************* 26 Nov 2000 17:00:26 Great site,love the History section,and being able to view the new mossys. I own a Great Plains,# 72-216 Still plays and sounds great.....Ken,Sarasota,Fl. ******************************************************************************************************************************* 30 Nov 2000 07:11:10 It is good to see that you all have a web page. I have four original mossmans. A tennesee flat top, winter wheat, and both 6 and 12 string timber creek. Truly miss Stuart. A very merry christmas to all. Tom Gerber coug68xr7@yahoo.com ******************************************************************************************************************************* 03 Dec 2000 12:03:16 I own a Golden Era that I purchased at the CF Martin Company in Nazareth, PA in the 70's. She is in mint condition. I usually played my Gurian, and I haven't played at all in years. Any interest? Yaeluv@aol.com ******************************************************************************************************************************* 05 Dec 2000 11:35:00 Good site ..did not readily see where you are loecated ..like an address. I have played several of your guitars and hope maybe to own one someday ... I play a Collings and a Taylor currently. Hope to see you at Canto in the Spring ... our band is booked to play "Clear Blue" Chuck Mullins Dallas Tx ******************************************************************************************************************************* 06 Dec 2000 09:24:03 I own a winter wheat "great plains" 12 that I've had since 1969. I remember the first time I picked it up and the sound grabbed me. I'm sure God plays a 12 string! Anyway, I bought another 6 string a couple years later. Dennis Stein Chicago, Il. (dstein@tmfutures.com) ******************************************************************************************************************************* 10 Dec 2000 09:15:51 I've got a Great Plains(SN 74-1043) that I bought new . I'll never let it go. I'm in Virginia Beach now, but planning to move back to the San Diego area next year. ******************************************************************************************************************************* 10 Dec 2000 09:50:05 After reading the history article,I find that my SN 74-1043 is not a Great Plains,but a Tennessee Flattop. We must have had some misprinted literature at the shop.The description in the article is pretty unmistakeable.This one has a great piece of mahogany on the back and I still won't ever let it go! waverider1@bwwonline.com ******************************************************************************************************************************* 10 Dec 2000 13:20:38 Just wanted to say hello. I have a golden era I wouldn't sell for anything. From 1976 when they were at their peak. Nice site. I didn't even know they were still being built. ******************************************************************************************************************************* 10 Dec 2000 18:12:14 great web page,lots of info on the mossman.info helped a lot on the history.i own a 73-615 and it still plays and sounds great.i would like some info on what the guitar would be worth?or any info on the place it was made and so on? thank you robert cammisa contact at littlesignshop@yahoo.com ******************************************************************************************************************************* 15 Dec 2000 08:52:27 Hey all you guys with older Mossmans...grab a new one too!!! B.Noel ******************************************************************************************************************************* 16 Dec 2000 14:27:09 I took a personal tour of the Mossman plant when it was still in Windfield Kansas. I thout after the fire that I would never see another Mossman again. I kick myself that I never bought one at the time. But I was new to guitars at the time and didn't realize what I was playing (I believe it was a Golden Era!) Anyway, It's great to see that the Mossman name and quality is still alive. ******************************************************************************************************************************* 16 Dec 2000 17:36:22 My name is brian mossman and ive been playing guitar for 10 years. what a quincidence that there is a guitar company as my last name. Cedar Falls Iowa ******************************************************************************************************************************* 26 Dec 2000 06:48:19 Great site! I was trying to figure out why my guitars said Winfield and all of sudden we're in Texas! Thanks for the info. ******************************************************************************************************************************* 28 Dec 2000 05:00:44 I picked up my Mossman guitar when I was stationed in England. I believe it was manufactured in 1976 since the serial number ends in -76. Says Winfield, Ks on the label, and "winter Wheat". It was part of an estate sale. I was pleased to read in a recent book on acoustic guitars that your guitars are still regarded as one of the best hand made guitars in the country. Don Brodersen brodersend@yahoo.com Arab, Alabama ******************************************************************************************************************************* 07 Jan 2001 23:41:57 I have owned Mossman guitars for 26 years, one is a Flint Hills # 75-2069 and the other is a Timber Creek 77-4500. I assume one was made in 1975 and the other in 1977. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW FOR CERTAIN IF YOU HAVE ANY INFO. It was not until today that I knew any of the history about S.L. Mossman making them. Just that they are great. Both instruments have given me great joy over the years and are in very fine condition. The older one sounded incredibile when it was new is beyond words now. Jerry Holder -Palmer, AK ******************************************************************************************************************************* 07 Jan 2001 23:42:40 I have owned Mossman guitars for 26 years, one is a Flint Hills # 75-2069 and the other is a Timber Creek 77-4500. I assume one was made in 1975 and the other in 1977. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW FOR CERTAIN IF YOU HAVE ANY INFO. It was not until today that I knew any of the history about S.L. Mossman making them. Just that they are great. Both instruments have given me great joy over the years and are in very fine condition. The older one sounded incredibile when it was new is beyond words now. Jerry Holder -Palmer, AK ******************************************************************************************************************************* 08 Jan 2001 05:28:57 Saw one quick glimpse of a Mossman in the background od a scene in Goldie Hawn movie on TBS...a murder mystery. It was a party scene, and there was just a passing view of it -- but it was unmistakeable. Pretty neat; someday I'll try to get a freeframe of the shot. B.N. ******************************************************************************************************************************* 08 Jan 2001 13:48:26 IT WAS PERTY GOOD MARSHALL SICKLES ******************************************************************************************************************************* 11 Jan 2001 16:19:27 Howdy, my name is Rick Martindale and I purchased my second Mossman in Spring 2000. My first Mossman was purchased in the 70's. I really love the sound and beauty of my guitar. I've also told many people of my guitar, but now that you all have a web site, it will be much easier to help others learn about getting a Mossman of their own. Your website is great. Rick ******************************************************************************************************************************* 11 Jan 2001 16:47:06 I need to tell you my story. I purchased my first Mossman (Flint Hills) in Denver Colorado, 1976. I loved that guitar more than anything in the whole world. In fact, one night in Missouri, 1978, when it was 22 below zero and my wood stove was burning red hot, I planned what I would do if the house caught fire. I pictured myself grabbing the Mossman guitar first!!! I really felt "convicted" because my lovely wife and one year old daughter were also in the home with me. I realized that I needed to give the guitar away. I gave it away the next day to Kenneth Lawrence as a gift. Oh how I missed that guitar. I was finally able to buy another one last Spring 2000, a Texas Plains. The tone on that guitar is heavenly and of course I play it every day. P.S. I like the Texas Logo on the Mossman headstock. I think that it was creatively done. The neat thing about the Mossman artists -- they will custom make your guitar to your specifications. My e-mail address is