Guitar maker Gibson has launched a search for the Cherry Red Gibson ES-345 from “Back to the Future.” The company is seeking the public’s help finding it.
Border patrol seizes 3,000 fake Gibson guitars in ongoing battle against counterfeits
Had the instruments been legitimate, they would have been worth about $18 million dollars.
Gibson CEO Stands by Justice Department Criticism
Gibson Guitar still feels victimized by federal agents but the Nashville-based company says it is “gratified” to avoid criminal charges. The company will pay penalties totaling $350,000 to settle illegal logging claims.
Gibson Settles Lacey Act Dispute
After years maintaining innocence, Nashville-based Gibson Guitar has entered a settlement to avoid criminal charges related to the conservation law known as the Lacey Act. The company was accused of illegally importing ebony and rosewood for its iconic electric guitars.
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