YouMad.GIF Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 FOR SUSPICION OF ILLEGAL WOOD http://www.wsmv.com/news/21641962/detail.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal agents with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service raided Gibson's guitar factory on Massman Drive Tuesday afternoon. Related: Images | Watch This Story Gibson Guitar said in a press release Tuesday it is "fully cooperating with agents with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in connection with an issue involving harvested wood." There are accusations the company has been illegally harvesting a type of wood from Madagascar, sending it to Germany and then importing it to the United States. Channel 4's sources said the investigation centers around whether Gibson used illegally harvested endangered species of rosewood and ebony wood. According to the Nashville Post, agents carted away boxes of wood, guitars, computers and boxes of files Tuesday from the company's factory. Gibson said Tuesday that it is a "chain of custody certified buyer who purchases wood from legal suppliers who are to follow all standards." The company said it will continue to cooperate fully and assist the federal government in the investigation. The U.S. Attorney's office said no charges have been filed. In 2003, Gibson announced it would use "smart wood," which is harvested from well-managed certified forests. Gibson has been headquartered in Nashville since 1984 and specializes in the manufacturing of acoustic and electric guitars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tipsycripsy420 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 1st Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manute Bol Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Burn the guitars!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watson Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatso Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 that explains alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_gooch Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 "they said wood.....uhhhhhh hahaha" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosingMyMind Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DonCheadle Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I never make pedobear jokes, but this one seemed proper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood Feast Island Man Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 honestly I don't give a fuck where they get wood/nh from, they still make great guitars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_R_O_N Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 i wanted a les paul from 1960's but that wont be hapening, now that mr les paul kicked the bucket prices have skyrocketed. =( same goes for a fender jaguar, after mr kurt left this plane, prices skyrocketed and still are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Nerves Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Glad I got my Les Paul when i did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsmbfan Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I never make pedobear jokes, but this one seemed proper fail. just saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suber Giraffe Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Moment of silence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viperface Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 This: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7N9ObsO8w8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezpot Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I'd sooner see guitars made with harvested wood than toilet paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SystemFailure Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_gacy Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Guess I better keep quiet about my Gibson ivory tusk guitar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abracadabra Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 YO I'VE GOT SOME ILLEGAL WOOD IN MY PANTS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GucciCondom Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Probably a scheme to extort Gibson for dat paypuh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slept_on Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 my les paul is made from the finest Colombian cocaine...when did they switch to african wood? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicineCabinet Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 i imagine a bunch will go missing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrasivesaint Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 ha, i heard that baobab wood is some pretty powerful shit, you get like, out there man, like the sounds are just like.. whooooaa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metronome Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 honestly I don't give a fuck where they get wood/nh from, they still make great guitars not these days. most over rated guitars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yinz n'at Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Guess I better keep quiet about my Gibson ivory tusk guitar. lolz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMad.GIF Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 dude come to nashville, go to the mall, watch a gibson get made they cant be that great nowadays if they whip em up in the mall like salt water taffy and pretzels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metronome Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 my guitar was built in Japan by JCRAFT. Little mini hands assembled greatness. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxcarrapist Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 /nh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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