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What a story. The Gibson CEO, Henry Jusczkiewicz, claims that the DOJ sanctioned raid and seizure at Gibson Guitars was based on the DOJ's enforcement of other countries Environmental Protection Laws. Both Inian and Madagascar Laws however seem to be as much or more about protecting the growth potential of wood refinishing industry as it is about protecting endangered species of trees such as the Magagascar Ebony Environmental Enforcement Leaves Musicians in Fearonline.wsj.com It isn't just the recently raided Gibson Guitar that is sweating, says Eric Felten. Musicians who play vintage guitars and other instruments made of environmentally protected materials are worried the authorities may be coming for them next.