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Title: Gibson suspected of illegal madacascar rosewood imports
Post by: gwEm on November 18, 2009, 08:36:52 PM: http://www.mmrmagazine.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=36EF4CB2A5104D8FA24CBF2BA7B908CC&nm=Hot+News&type=news&mod=News&mid=9A02E3B96F2A415ABC72CB5F516B4C10&tier=3&nid=E46268AC30FA41B5BDA74609F0FFA761

apologies for double post, if this is the case
Title: Re: Gibson suspected of illegal madacascar rosewood imports
Post by: Philly Q on November 18, 2009, 08:46:26 PM: Oooh, naughty!
Title: Re: Gibson suspected of illegal madacascar rosewood imports
Post by: Twinfan on November 18, 2009, 08:52:40 PM: Innocent until proven guilty?
Title: Re: Gibson suspected of illegal madacascar rosewood imports
Post by: gwEm on November 18, 2009, 08:54:13 PM: Quote from: Twinfan on November 18, 2009, 08:52:40 PM
Innocent until proven guilty?
definitely, but it is an interesting story
Title: Re: Gibson suspected of illegal madacascar rosewood imports
Post by: Will on November 18, 2009, 08:54:47 PM: Probably won't help Gibson's finances though
Title: Re: Gibson suspected of illegal madacascar rosewood imports
Post by: Jonny on November 18, 2009, 09:28:37 PM: Think of the Lemurs!
Title: Re: Gibson suspected of illegal madacascar rosewood imports
Post by: Afghan Dave on November 18, 2009, 09:57:31 PM: (http://rannelee.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/king-julien-whoareyou.jpg)

I like to move it, move it / She like to move it, move it / He like to move it, move it / You like to... *move it*!
Title: Re: Gibson suspected of illegal madacascar rosewood imports
Post by: 38thBeatle on November 18, 2009, 10:31:35 PM: I have heard that the raid was the result of someone caught importing wood claiming to have sold some to Gibson. I have no way of verifying that except that the person concerned does have an "in" with Gibson and is normally reliable.
Title: Re: Gibson suspected of illegal madacascar rosewood imports
Post by: murraymurray on November 18, 2009, 11:11:39 PM: Quote from: Twinfan on November 18, 2009, 08:52:40 PM
Innocent until proven guilty?

Its gibson, we all know theyre guilty of several crimes recently( The hendrix strat, the lollipop sg, the holy v/explorer, etc etc) so I dont think they have a good enough reputation currently to get the benefit of the doubt
Title: Re: Gibson suspected of illegal madacascar rosewood imports
Post by: Twinfan on November 19, 2009, 08:41:44 AM: If you take Mr38ths info into account, I think the chances of Gibson being guilty may be slim. Could well be someone just stirring up trouble?
Title: Re: Gibson suspected of illegal madacascar rosewood imports
Post by: AndyR on November 19, 2009, 08:58:26 AM: Quote from: Twinfan on November 19, 2009, 08:41:44 AM
Could well be someone just stirring up trouble?

It's that Hendrix woman again... :lol:

Or maybe they're trying to shift the zoot suit SGs - start a rumour that the "good stuff", unknowingly, ended up in that range :lol:
Title: Re: Gibson suspected of illegal madacascar rosewood imports
Post by: 38thBeatle on November 19, 2009, 09:56:25 AM: I haven't heard anything more of great significance other than an illegal trader has apparently pointed the finger at Gibson presumably in some sort of plea bargain. My contact in USA has severe health issues to worry about right now but when he hears more he is going to let me know.
Title: Re: Gibson suspected of illegal madacascar rosewood imports
Post by: Ratrod on November 19, 2009, 12:19:26 PM: (http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr291/jsteele_album/lemlie_01.jpg)
Title: Re: Gibson suspected of illegal madacascar rosewood imports
Post by: Dmoney on November 19, 2009, 12:23:38 PM: hahahaha
Title: Re: Gibson suspected of illegal madacascar rosewood imports
Post by: Philly Q on November 19, 2009, 01:25:01 PM: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Gibson suspected of illegal madacascar rosewood imports
Post by: Dmoney on November 19, 2009, 04:37:27 PM: Quote from: AndyR on November 19, 2009, 08:58:26 AM
Quote from: Twinfan on November 19, 2009, 08:41:44 AM
Could well be someone just stirring up trouble?

It's that Hendrix woman again... :lol:

Or maybe they're trying to shift the zoot suit SGs - start a rumour that the "good stuff", unknowingly, ended up in that range :lol:

i thought the zoot suits where made of that really rare Madagascan Rainbow Grain Oak. The same tree that fruits Skittles. It's also the only tree that secretes glue from between its grain to help its seemingly totally separate multi coloured layers stay together. The leaves of this plant cycle colours randomnly every 5 seconds with no individual leaf being the same colour as any other on the whole tree. 1 ounce of saw dust from this tree can solve world poverty.
unfortunately the tree is about as rare as unicorn horn bone marrow sandwich spread. Exports of materials from the tree (except skittles) are banned. Only Bono has a tree like this outside Madagascar.
so its no surprise the zoot suits have caused police raids!

and we all thought it was just a fancy over priced plywood guitar!
Title: Re: Gibson suspected of illegal madacascar rosewood imports
Post by: AndyR on November 19, 2009, 04:57:01 PM: :lol:

(I hate to admit it, but I've seen enough of them about, that they're kinda growing on me, lookswise - I shall be seeking help of course, but being able to admit it out loud is half the battle, I understand)
Title: Re: Gibson suspected of illegal madacascar rosewood imports
Post by: Philly Q on November 19, 2009, 05:27:36 PM: Quote from: AndyR on November 19, 2009, 04:57:01 PM
(I hate to admit it, but I've seen enough of them about, that they're kinda growing on me, lookswise - I shall be seeking help of course, but being able to admit it out loud is half the battle, I understand)

Just don't go and "try one out" next time you're in Denmark Street. We all know what happens when you do that. :wink:
Title: Re: Gibson suspected of illegal madacascar rosewood imports
Post by: dave_mc on November 19, 2009, 06:43:34 PM: ^ you get verbally abused in a patronising tone?

Quote from: Ratrod on November 19, 2009, 12:19:26 PM
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr291/jsteele_album/lemlie_01.jpg)

:lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Gibson suspected of illegal madacascar rosewood imports
Post by: Copperhead on November 21, 2009, 02:05:55 PM: Anyone want to share their favorite lemur recipe? :D
Title: Re: Gibson suspected of illegal madacascar rosewood imports
Post by: Ratrod on November 21, 2009, 04:19:55 PM: Quote from: Copperhead on November 21, 2009, 02:05:55 PM
Anyone want to share their favorite lemur recipe? :D

Yeah sure, but it involves smoking them on Madagascar rosewood.
Title: Re: Gibson suspected of illegal madacascar rosewood imports
Post by: Copperhead on November 21, 2009, 07:21:44 PM: Ohhh Noooooo!!

This one's made from illegally harvested Madagascar lemur tail!!

(http://images.google.com/url?source=imgres&ct=img&q=http://www.kapoww-miniature-guitars.com/guitar-images/zak-wylde-custom-gibson.jpg&usg=AFQjCNHupFbPYAZuwUNZ9QKZv5MsxIg-lw)
Title: Re: Gibson suspected of illegal madacascar rosewood imports
Post by: Copperhead on November 21, 2009, 07:23:19 PM: Quote from: Ratrod
Yeah sure, but it involves smoking them on Madagascar rosewood.

mmmmMMMmmm..... bacon!
Title: Re: Gibson suspected of illegal madacascar rosewood imports
Post by: Sifu Ben on November 27, 2009, 09:00:56 AM: I'm confused, if Madagascar has legalised export of rosewood and ebony, then importing them cannot be in breach of the lacey act, and if Gibson bought them from a US based importer they cannot be in breach of the declaration aspects of the act, so this is a bit of a non starter.
Title: Re: Gibson suspected of illegal madacascar rosewood imports
Post by: Dreded on January 07, 2010, 02:51:16 AM: ^ It seems that the decision was decried in spite of the exportation being legalised by the government of Madagascar.

My opinion is that when it comes to wood, Gibson always comes off as a tad shifty. Mainly on a consumer level as to the varying qualities of wood used, but the sole fact that Gibson as a company has gone from owner to owner can add to my skepticism. I wouldn't be surprised if there was something illegal going on, but I won't call em a criminal just yet.