Howard Hill Archery has been sold

Gil Verwey · October 06, 2024, 04:29:21 PM

It looks like it was sold to Nathan Cochran. Does anyone know of him? Is he a bowyer?

evgb127 · October 07, 2024, 08:04:39 AM

I heard that Craig worked with the new owner to transfer the business to Tennessee. I'm not sure if or how soon the shop will reopen. I don't believe the new owner is a bow builder, but I do know that he is currently on tour with his band Mercy Me. As a fellow bass player, I'm inclined to believe that the new owner will do a great job carrying on the Hill name. That said, I don't expect to see any new bows being built any time soon.

Gil Verwey · October 07, 2024, 08:16:02 PM

Thanks for the response.

Tajue17 · October 08, 2024, 09:23:07 AM

Quote from: evgb127 on October 07, 2024, 08:04:39 AM
I heard that Craig worked with the new owner to transfer the business to Tennessee. I'm not sure if or how soon the shop will reopen. I don't believe the new owner is a bow builder, but I do know that he is currently on tour with his band Mercy Me. As a fellow bass player, I'm inclined to believe that the new owner will do a great job carrying on the Hill name. That said, I don't expect to see any new bows being built any time soon.

Not sure if i knew you were a bass player so that makes two of us here. But im curious about the new owner though i will try to get in touch with him

Archie · October 08, 2024, 01:54:12 PM

Quote from: Tajue17 on October 08, 2024, 09:23:07 AM
Quote from: evgb127 on October 07, 2024, 08:04:39 AM
I heard that Craig worked with the new owner to transfer the business to Tennessee. I'm not sure if or how soon the shop will reopen. I don't believe the new owner is a bow builder, but I do know that he is currently on tour with his band Mercy Me. As a fellow bass player, I'm inclined to believe that the new owner will do a great job carrying on the Hill name. That said, I don't expect to see any new bows being built any time soon.

Not sure if i knew you were a bass player so that makes two of us here. But im curious about the new owner though i will try to get in touch with him

Three of us. At least.

David Mitchell · October 08, 2024, 03:10:58 PM

It seems to me that with the schedule that Mercy Me has it would be difficult to produce many bows.

evgb127 · October 08, 2024, 04:22:26 PM

Those that met Nathan at this year's Howard Hill Classic had nothing but good things to say about him. I believe his son will be helping out with the business. Time will tell, but for now, I'm remaining optimistic that we will see some good quality bows being built soon.

Hud · October 09, 2024, 02:05:05 AM

I hadn't heard of them, and found this online.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Mercy+Me&rlz=1C1PQHA_enUS539US565&oq=Mercy+Me&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQABiABDIHCAIQABiABDIKCAMQABixAxiABDINCAQQLhiDARixAxiABDINCAUQLhivARjHARiABDINCAYQLhivARjHARiABDINCAcQLhivARjHARiABDIHCAgQLhiABDIHCAkQABiABNIBCjI2Njg4ajBqMTWoAgiwAgE&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

evgb127 · October 09, 2024, 08:40:00 AM

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David Mitchell · October 09, 2024, 02:51:41 PM

Mercy Me is one of my favorite Christian music groups.

Terry Green · October 10, 2024, 05:39:15 AM

Best of luck to the new owners!!!!

Wudstix · October 10, 2024, 12:02:40 PM

Awesome, keep the fire burning.

two4hooking · October 16, 2024, 06:48:17 AM

A bass player 'eh. Hopefully the low hummm of a longbow and B50 string will continue on and speak to him.

Sant-Ravenhill · October 17, 2024, 01:39:25 PM

Only the very best wishes for the new owner. I'm only sad because HH was a mere 50 miles away from where I live and I loved visiting.