Started by Steve Moser of Eugene, Moses Carbon Graphite is Lane County’s historically largest finished musical instrument and instrument components business. During its tenure is has produced the greatest number of carbon fiber-based musical gear worldwide. This includes over 75,000 electric stringed instrument necks as well as classical strings parts, along with serving the needs of a notable number of famous musicians.
Amongst others the company has worked for Fender, Yamaha, Gibson/Steinberger and Martin Guitar, has an EUB (electric upright bass) in Paul Allen’s Seattle EMP Museum, is photo/noted in American Basses by Jim Roberts, and has had instrument’s with its components shown in exhibits at The Boston Museum of fine Arts and The Smithsonian.
History
Moses Carbon Graphite USA has had a long and venerable history, beginning with Steve Mosher’s exploration of the fascinating sonic and structural world of carbon fiber in 1979.
1980
•Steve Mosher produces the first bass neck.
1981
•Bassist Brian Bromberg begins using Moses Graphite-style necks.
1988
•Moses Graphite produces its first Graphite 6-string acoustic steel string guitar bridge.
1989
•Moses, Inc. is incorporated in the State of Oregon, USA.
•Moses, Inc. first introduces its graphite technology at the NAMM Show, Los Angeles, CA.
1993
•Moses, Inc. introduces the Industry’s thinnest, stable guitar neck, 5/8″ depth at first fret.
•Alvarez/Yairi introduces the Yairi DY-70 & DY-71, featuring Moses Graphite guitar bridges.
1994
•Moses, Inc. introduces the first 35” scale direct replacement neck for Fender-style guitars.
1995
•Moses, Inc. introduces the first Graphite upright bass bridge, and the first Graphite upright bass and cello fingerboards.
1996
•Moses, Inc. introduces the KP Series electric upright basses, the unique Air Coupled Sensor pickup system for upright basses, and the first Graphite baritone guitar neck.
•Well-known guitar builder Steve Grimes begins using Moses Graphite tailpieces.
•Moses Graphite parts are used on the first electric guitar flown into outer space.
1997
•The Experience Music Project in Seattle, Washington chooses the Moses KP Series Electric Upright Bass for its permanent collection, stating that they “represent the cutting edge in creative thinking”.
•Moses VJB Series 42” scale strap-on Vertical Jump Bass introduced.
1998
•DAL Luthier introduces the GV Ultra Series All Graphite Electric Violin, with components produced by Moses, Inc.
•Fodera Guitars introduces the NYC Series Basses, featuring custom Moses Graphite bass necks.
•Spiro Gyra bassist Scott Ambush introduces the Ambush Bass, featuring a custom Moses Graphite neck.
•World Class Guitars introduces various Berger Series guitars featuring Moses headless guitar necks.
•American Showster introduces the custom Graphite-necked Chevy Guitar.
•Chrysalis Guitars introduces the revolutionary portable, inflatable acoustic guitar, with most components produced by Moses, Inc.
•Breedlove Guitars begins using Moses Graphite nuts on acoustic mandolins.
1999
•Tacoma Guitars introduces acoustic archtop guitars, featuring Graphite tailpieces and pickguards produced by Moses, Inc.
•NS Design (Ned Steinberger) begins using graphite fingerboards produced by Moses, Inc.
•Rainsong All Graphite Guitars begins using Moses Graphite components.
2000
•Two renowned U.S. manufacturers begin using Moses Graphite instrument necks on most standard models on their branded instruments.
•Moses, Inc. is certified by Fender that Moses Graphite Instrument Necks are equal to or better than those produced by FMIC.
For more history, see websitehttp://mosesgraphite.com/company-history/