Though I've never met the man beyond a friendly email about two years ago, I have a Jim Moon (Moon Guitars) flat-top mandolin which I adore.

There seems to be lots of folks entering the business nowadays. One of my long time guitar students took a course, set up shop, and is now building his first guitars. I took a chance, tried to be supportive, and ordered a guitar-bodied octave mandolin hybrid. I should have it by summer if all goes well.

Another new one is Steve Dickie Guitars. I don't have the link but a quick search would turn it up. I plan to visit his shop this year if the snow ever stops falling and the highways reopen.

Peace, Mooh.