bolero Posted September 20, 2015 Posted September 20, 2015 oh man. very sad news indeed I will raise a toast & play my Heritage tonight in tribute Thanks for all the great instruments you've had a hand in, JP
FredZepp Posted September 20, 2015 Posted September 20, 2015 Like Marv, J.P Moats was from Alabama He started with Gibson in 1957. “ My sister worked at Gibson and she got someone to hire me — that was in 1957 — and I worked for them for 28 years.” At Gibson, J.P. started sanding white wood, moved to cleaning and buffing, and then became cleaning inspector. From there, it was a quick step to quality control. After a stint as wood purchaser, which took him to forests in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Mississippi, the West Coast, Germany and other parts of the world, he returned to quality control and supervisor of the service department. When Gibson left the 225 Parsons Street Plant in 1984, three former employees decided to start Heritage Guitar (Jim Deurloo, Marvin Lamb, and J.P. Moats) Each agrees.." Heritage is a natural name for us." Bill Paige is added as an owner when the company is incorporated in 1985.
brentrocks Posted September 20, 2015 Author Posted September 20, 2015 What a shocker. Had he been ill? No it was sudden. Not cancer or anything like that.
Frank67 Posted September 20, 2015 Posted September 20, 2015 Very sad new indeed! RIP JP. All the best for Heritages future!
StephenK Posted September 20, 2015 Posted September 20, 2015 Sad news indeed. Sure glad the founders followed there dreams, created instruments that are cherished, and will live on. May God Bless and comfort JP's family and friends. Peace, Stephen
PunkKitty Posted September 20, 2015 Posted September 20, 2015 Does anyone have a link to the obituary?
Grambo150 Posted September 20, 2015 Posted September 20, 2015 http://www.decaturdaily.com/obituaries/j-p-moats/article_323610a5-512a-5712-8e93-ec5a94c7c749.html Moulton--A memorial service for J.P. Moats, 79, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at Lawrence Funeral Home Chapel with Tony Pepper officiating. Mr. Moats, who died September 18, 2015, was born February 10, 1936, in Lawrence County to George Kyle Moats and Rena Hutson Moats. He was a guitar maker and was employed by Heritage Guitar, Inc. He attended Jones Chapel Congregational Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and two sisters. Survivors include sons, David Moats, Moulton and Kevin Moats (Julea), Decatur; daughters, Pam Moats and Lloyd Williams, Michigan, Doris McCorstin and Jimmy, Shelby County, Alabama, Theresa Moats, Michigan, Chrissy Moats and Mark Amsbaugh, Michigan; six grandchildren; and one great-grandson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jones Chapel Congregational Christian Church, Moulton.
Vanschoyck Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 My condolences go out to both the family and friends.
duhvoodooman Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Never had the pleasure of meeting the man, as many of you did, but surely respect his vision and his work. RIP, sir.
koula901 Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Rest in Peace JP MOATS You will be greatly missed! R.I.P. JP Moates.
PunkKitty Posted September 23, 2015 Posted September 23, 2015 https://reverb.com/blog/heritage-guitar-co-founder-dead-at-age-79?_aid=fb
RhoadsScholar Posted September 23, 2015 Posted September 23, 2015 Just read the news today. A sad, somber moment. found this quote from the REVERB.COM website. "Among Moat’s many contributions to the musical instrument industry is the Heritage American Eagle model." Going to do something special with the American Eagle this weekend.
skydog52 Posted September 23, 2015 Posted September 23, 2015 http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2015/09/memorial_sevrice_set_for_guita.html 0 Reddit
bolero Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 Here is a tribute article on reverb.com, with some quotes from Marv https://reverb.com/blog/heritage-guitar-co-founder-dead-at-age-79
buzzy Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 My thoughts and prayers for friends and family. Rest in peace.
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