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Shooter
- May 12, 2009
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The other day Fletch posted an article about a fish importer caught up in the ambiguous Lacey Act. Now, Gibson Guitars and other instrument manufactures are getting caught in the web by using certain types of wood. I find the story of the piano importer to the most interesting. A company wanted to import several antique pianos and sought the appropriate paperwork to import the grandfathered pianos. Instead of directing him to through the proper channels, the request set off an investigation. Some musicians are refusing to travel with their vintage guitars fearing they will be confiscated since they can't prove the origins of all the wood and components on their vintage guitars.
While my guitar, gently weeps.
Guitar Frets: Environmental Enforcement Leaves Musicians in Fear | Postmodern Times - WSJ.com
While my guitar, gently weeps.
Guitar Frets: Environmental Enforcement Leaves Musicians in Fear | Postmodern Times - WSJ.com