Rosewood

Dave W · August 27, 2019, 08:13:36 AM

Just saw this over at MLP.

Musical Instruments To Be Exempt From Restrictions On Heavily Trafficked Rosewood

Hasn't actually happened yet, good news if it does come to pass.

I wonder if the scarcer species will be exempted. We'll have to wait and see.

Pilgrim · August 27, 2019, 10:45:43 AM

That's wonderful news!

Dave W · August 27, 2019, 11:58:56 PM

Quote from: Pilgrim on August 27, 2019, 10:45:43 AM
That's wonderful news!

Yes, I was afraid Charles Foster Kane's last word(s) would have to be changed to Pau Ferro. Oh wait, that was rosebud...

Dave W · August 28, 2019, 11:31:46 PM

Update to the NPR article: Update: The CITES convention officially adopted the musical instruments exemption on Wednesday.

Hopefully they'll sort out the fine details soon. I know there are different classification categories depending on how scarce.

Rob · August 29, 2019, 11:01:30 AM

Quote from: Dave W on August 28, 2019, 11:31:46 PM
Update to the NPR article: Update: The CITES convention officially adopted the musical instruments exemption on Wednesday.

Hopefully they'll sort out the fine details soon. I know there are different classification categories depending on how scarce.

That's great news for any sting playing musicians.

Pilgrim that is the funniest ad on TV particularly the hose output.

Pilgrim · August 29, 2019, 11:47:47 AM

Quote from: Rob on August 29, 2019, 11:01:30 AM

Pilgrim that is the funniest ad on TV particularly the hose output.

I agree. The gent who played the husband NAILED the inflection on that line better than anyone I've ever heard.

Dave W · August 29, 2019, 11:14:20 PM

From NAMM's website: CITES Policy Updates

Brazilian rosewood won't be exempted. I can understand that, but what happens when you're traveling and are asked to prove that your rosewood fingerboard isn't Brazilian?

Pilgrim · August 30, 2019, 11:31:13 AM

Does it depend on whether you have an accent?

Rob · August 30, 2019, 11:58:04 AM

Quote from: Dave W on August 29, 2019, 11:14:20 PM
From NAMM's website: CITES Policy Updates

Brazilian rosewood won't be exempted. I can understand that, but what happens when you're traveling and are asked to prove that your rosewood fingerboard isn't Brazilian?

Don't wax it.

Dave W · August 30, 2019, 10:06:42 PM

Quote from: Rob on August 30, 2019, 11:58:04 AM
Don't wax it.

What if you just leave a narrow landing strip?

doombass · August 31, 2019, 06:10:12 AM

Quote from: Dave W on August 30, 2019, 10:06:42 PM

What if you just leave a narrow landing strip?

Indian Rosewood. Mohawk.

Rob · August 31, 2019, 06:29:59 AM

Quote from: doombass on August 31, 2019, 06:10:12 AM
Indian Rosewood. Mohawk.

uwe · September 03, 2019, 01:55:49 PM

From CITIZEN CITES: Rose ... wood !!!

ajkula66 · September 06, 2019, 07:26:22 PM

Quote from: Dave W on August 29, 2019, 11:14:20 PM

Brazilian rosewood won't be exempted. I can understand that, but what happens when you're traveling and are asked to prove that your rosewood fingerboard isn't Brazilian?

We all know what happens next...just can't write it...

Essentially, one is still at the mercy - or lack thereof - of any border agent/customs officer UNLESS they dish out $85 and fill out a migraine of paperwork to get a passport for their instrument.

amptech · September 07, 2019, 01:10:56 AM

The impression I have, is that they don't bother unless you are a company. I recently bought another 60's gibson bass (maho/rosewood neck) and did'nt fill out anything. There seems to be no automatic customs procedure to pick out and look at guitars/parts, like they do when you try to order a gallon of cellulose paint..