Local notables and members of the media were treated to a special insider’s look at the Moog factory this week, participating in guided tours in the Asheville-based music manufacturer’s facility on Broadway Street. Tour guides stressed the importance of the company’s late founder, Bob Moog, in revolutionizing the music industry, as well as their commitment to American manufacturing and community-mindedness. Moog’s hand-crafted electronic musical instruments feature analog signal paths and are noted for their industry-leading innovation.

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