This is a very ugly mess. So far, nothing I've read indicates that Gibson actually broke any specific law, nor that they have been charged with the violation of one. However, they have been raided twice and a large amount of product has been confiscated indefinitely, and they have been effectively shut down. Their date in court has been continuously delayed.

What's going on seems to have little to do with environmental protection, and everything to do with selective enforcement...without actually citing any wrongdoing. Gibson USA is basically shut down under threat of operating illegally, whereas Fender, Rickenbacker, Washburn, Taylor, Danelectro and all the others continue to purchase the same woods in the same way.

Show me any different with factual data...please. Makes me sick to my stomach.

Bad news all around with no good side


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