In 2004, the Weber shop moved to the old Logan school which is located 25 miles west of Bozeman. These models cover the range of traditional eight-string instrument design. It was a time of enormous creativity, and around 20 different models of mandolins were created, as well as mandolas, octave mandolins, and mandocellos. In 1998, with orders coming in and an expanding line of mandolin family instruments, Bruce moved the shop into a larger building in Belgrade, Montana.
They were soon joined by Helen Beausoleil and Vern Brekke and others who had worked with them over the years. In March of 1997, Bruce Weber, Joe Schneider, Bob McMurray, Steve Birch and Paula Lewis created the Sound to Earth shop in Bruce's barn, excited to build traditional acoustic instruments their way. to pursue his vision of traditional instrument building and to remain in Montana. Instead, Bruce founded Sound to Earth, Ltd. Bruce Weber, the general manager and head luthier of the Gibson Mandolin Division decided he and his family would not relocate to Nashville. In 1996, Gibson decided to move Gibson mandolin production to Nashville. The "Montana era" of Gibson/Flatiron is remembered for consistent, high quality traditional eight-stringed instruments. Flatiron was soon purchased by Gibson Guitars. Several partners started the company around 1987. The only accepted payment method at $5,000 or more is wire transfer.Weber Fine Acoustic Instruments' origins trace back to Flatiron Mandolin and Banjo Company in Bozeman, Montana. Payment: Wire Transfer for Total Sale Amounts of $5,000 or more IF YOUR BID IS APPROVED, YOUR PAYMENT METHOD ON FILE WILL BE CHARGED AUTOMATICALLY. By placing your bid, you agree to 's Terms & ConditionsĪnd Bidding & Buying Policy. If your bid does not meet the Reserve Price, THIS SELLER MAY STILL BE WILLING TO ACCEPT THE FINAL TOP BID at the end of the auction. To learm more, please read the Terms of Sale. In addition, all payments must be made using a wire transfer.
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