US Customs seize over 3,000 fake Gibson guitars
US Customs and Border Protection have announced they have seized over 3000 fake Gibson guitars.
The government agency revealed the haul in a message to the public on Friday (November 22), explaining they had worked on the seizure in collaboration with Gibson themselves, US Homeland Security Investigations and the Los Angeles County Sheriffâs Department.
A press release confirmed that it was the âlargest seizure of fake musical instrumentsâ in history, and estimated the guitarsâ combined value, if they were real, would be in the range of $18million (£14.3million).
The authorities in question will hold a press conference on Tuesday (November 26), in which they will give further details of the bust. They will explain the âproactive effortsâ that are used to âidentify, intercept and seizeâ counterfeit products.
Gibson will also âcaution customers about fraudulent products sold on e-commerce platforms and other sourcesâ.
This year marks the 130th anniversary of Gibson, and to celebrate they have been working on a series of limited-edition releases, including a collectorâs version of Jimmy Pageâs 1964 SJ-200. The guitar was played on Led Zeppelinâs 1969 self-titled debut album, and only 50 of the new range were made.
Elsewhere in the anniversary celebrations, the guitar manufacturer announced a new âYardBurstâ 1959 Les Paul Custom, made in honour of guitar icon Jeff Beck, earlier this year.
It pays homage to the axe that Beck played as he was first put on the map â the iconic 1959 Les Paul Standard that he played when making a name for himself as part of the Yardbirds.
Noel Gallagher also created a limited-edition run of Gibson â78 Les Paul Customs earlier this year, inspired by the instrument originally given to him by Johnny Marr.
Gibson was founded in 1894 in Kalamazoo, Michigan by Orville Gibson, originally specialising in mandolins and related instruments. In 1952, it introduced its first solid-body electric guitar, the Les Paul, which became one of the most iconic instruments in rock music.
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US Customs seize over 3,000 fake Gibson guitars
US Customs seize over 3,000 fake Gibson guitars
US Customs seize over 3,000 fake Gibson guitars
US Customs seize over 3,000 fake Gibson guitars
US Customs seize over 3,000 fake Gibson guitars
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