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Gibson Celebrates with a Government Series II Les Paul

Posted on February 1, 2014 by admin

Gibson managed to survive its ordeal with the government. I missed news reports on this, if there were any.  Anyhow, Gibson is now producing a “Government Series II Les Paul” model in celebration. Great Gibson electric guitars have long been … Continue reading →

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The Gibson Guitar Raid Update

Posted on February 24, 2012 by admin

It’s been six months now since the Feds raided the facilities of Gibson Guitar.  Have you ever wondered why, who was charged with a crime or what happened at the trial?  Well, keep wondering.  The Feds seem to be in … Continue reading →

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Gibson Guitar: Could the Feds Seize your Guitar?

Posted on September 27, 2011 by admin

The Feds raided the facilities of the Gibson Guitar company August, 24, supposedly to enforce provisions of the Lacey Act. The act, which was updated in 2008 essentially says that anything that violates another country’s laws also violates U.S. laws. … Continue reading →

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