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U.S. Customs seize $18 million worth of fake guitars

USA TODAY on MSN · 10h

Federal authorities seize 3,000 fake Gibson guitars in California worth over $18M

Thousands of counterfeit Gibson electric guitars were seized at the Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

UPI News on MSN · 21h

3,000 fake Gibson electric guitars valued at $18 million seized in California

Thousands of fake Gibson electric guitars were seized this week in California that could have sold for millions of dollars, according to officials.

The New York Times · 15h

U.S. Border Agents Seize 3,000 Fake Gibson Guitars

They would have been worth nearly $18 million if they were genuine, making it the largest counterfeit instrument seizure in history, officials said.

Trump Guitars copy Gibson's Les Paul design

New York Post on MSN · 1d

Gibson threatens to sue maker of Trump Guitars for allegedly ripping off Les Paul

The 120-year-old maker of historic instruments such as the Les Paul electric guitar sent a cease and desist letter to 16 Creative.

Gibson Hits Trump Guitars with Cease and Desist for Resemblance to Les Paul Body Design

Guitar players and enthusiasts seemed to immediately recognize the similarities and wondered if Gibson would take action, and now the guitar brand officially has. Gibson Hits Trump Guitars with Cease

Trump Guitars Slapped With Cease and Desist for Copying Gibson Design: Report

First reported by Guitar World the cease and desist letter reportedly alleges the design of the Trump guitars “infringes upon Gibson’s exclusive trademarks, particularly the iconic Les Paul body shape.” Gibson didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment Monday.

East Bay Times23h

Thousands of fake Gibson guitars imported from Asia seized at California port

More than 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars — which would have been valued at about $18 million if they were authentic — ...

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Gibson Hits Trump Guitars With Cease And Desist Order

The 130-year-old guitar maker alleges that the instruments infringe on its design trademarks, particularly the famous Les ...

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Gibson guitars seized in California would be worth $18M if authentic, U.S. Customs says

Authorities are calling it the largest seizure of counterfeit musical instruments at the busiest container port in North ...

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They may look like $18 million in world-class electric guitars. They’re a con, officials say

The seizure of more than 3,000 Gibson guitars through the L.A.-Long Beach port complex is the largest counterfeit musical ...

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