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 ARCHIVED TOPIC: US to Canada wood issues with my Gibson A


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mainejohn - Posted - 04/25/2018:  12:55:31


I'm planning to drive thru Canada on my annual Maine-to Minnesota road trip this summer. I'm more aware of the exotic wood issues than I used to be, and am concerned that my 1916 Gibson A might raise a red flag and even be confiscated. I can't tell by looking at the wood if there's any Brazilian rosewood, or any of the other exotic woods on the "list."

mainejohn - Posted - 04/25/2018:  18:38:12


Hope this helps in identifying the type of wood.




MandoTom2 - Posted - 04/25/2018:  19:34:01


The easiest answer to this problem is to leave the Gibson A at home for this trip...



It may be tough to leave it behind (in a safe place, of course), but think of the alternative...



If, heaven forbid, it was confiscated, you would be one very unhappy camper and for a very long time...



I would not dare take a chance with a prized possession such as your "A"...



Right now, you have the foresight and ability to prevent such a confiscation...



I would not even consider taking such a chance...



Hope this helps...



MandoTom2



4/25/2018



 

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