Government Flying V

[R.Kandy]

How old are you? (just curious)

Keep that guitar, never let it go. Trust me on this...

Take good care of it.

He's right kid, that axe is a keeper...and your Dad is a great guy for buying it for you. Be greatful for both, you'll have no regrets.

 

[JayCM800]

Cool guitar! Make sure to play it thru a Marshall!

 

[DirtySteve]

You should have seen the POS my dad bought me when I was 14. Dude you don't know how lucky you are to have a Dad like that. Cherish it...and him!

 

[marshallman116]

Cool guitar! Make sure to play it thru a Marshall!

I have a 78 Super Bass and a 77 2204, don't you worry about that.

 

[marshallman116]

I'll upload pics of them when I have the time!

 

[Cold Warrior]

Cool, congrat's, I'd print out that picture of you & your dad (a real print, not computer - make multiples) & stash it away somewhere that you can look at it when you are older...

Yep!

I wish I had taken more pictures with my parents when I was a kid...

 

[StratoMarshall]

Dude, congrats! Take good care of the Marshalls and the guitars cause they will last you a lifetime.

 

[ibmorjamn]

How old are you? (just curious)

Keep that guitar, never let it go. Trust me on this...

Take good care of it.

Good advice . DoD

I'm 14, I'll be 15 on the 16th of January. I always take good care of my guitars, this one especially. It's my baby xD

I have had several guitars I let slip through my fingers and regret ever having let them go. It could be difficult to hold on to because you never know what the future brings but it will be worth keeping.
I bet everyone hear had a guitar they wish they had kept.

 

[illwood]

Long story short, Our Government seized some "illegal" wood from Gibson. It was later returned and this line of guitars was constructed from the wood. Google it for a more complete answer.

Is that the Rosewood that was supposed to be illegal because it wasn't finish cut in India?

 

[Lyv2Ryd]

Is that the Rosewood that was supposed to be illegal because it wasn't finish cut in India?

Gibson was accused of illegally importing ebony from Madagascar and India, as well as rosewood from India in violation of the Lacey Act, which prohibits the acquisition of plant products that are protected in other countries.

 

[yladrd61]

Everyone should have a couple of pointy guitars

 

[Dogs of Doom]

Is that the Rosewood that was supposed to be illegal because it wasn't finish cut in India?

Gibson was accused of illegally importing ebony from Madagascar and India, as well as rosewood from India in violation of the Lacey Act, which prohibits the acquisition of plant products that are protected in other countries.

Yes, & it was because the law states that wood that is over ____ mm thick, must come into the country as a finished product. Obviously Gibson was going to fabricate fretboards from it. But, there's a lot of controversy as to if they actually broke the law, including the fact that the fed's gave it back to Gibson & let them finish it as they pleased...

 

[Lyv2Ryd]

Yes, & it was because the law states that wood that is over ____ mm thick, must come into the country as a finished product. Obviously Gibson was going to fabricate fretboards from it. But, there's a lot of controversy as to if they actually broke the law, including the fact that the fed's gave it back to Gibson & let them finish it as they pleased...

Ah, thanks for elaborating. Hell, the wood was already cut and imported. Where they gonna send it back? I'm glad they gave it back to Gibson, and now these gov't guitars are forever etched in Gibson history.