I recently posted and article in which I briefly talked about CITES and The Lacey Act. Here.
Recently Gibson guitars was raided again by the government. Here are a couple articles concerning the raids.
WSJ Article
Tennessean Article
The raid seems to be about some ebony originating in India. Since the government hasn’t/won’t told Gibson why they are seizing materials, we do not know for sure.
Do you know where the wood and animal parts on your instrument originated? Do you know how they were shipped and when? If not… or even if you do…you may be in jeopardy of having your instrument seized by USF&W as well.
Who’s ready for a plastic guitar? Wait, that plastic is derived from crude oil which is actually ancient plant and animal goo. Your F’d.
*** Here is a response via. Gibson’s website. ***
how about a silver maple back and sides with a cottonwood top and a grapevine neck
multiflora rose bridge, and ole fidos thigh bone for a nut
Tim, that would be great, but the interpretation of Lacey by government agencies doesn’t care if it is all domestic materials, they still require you to prove it is what you say. In the meantime, you’re out your stuff, time and the money to prove it. Like I wrote… F’d.