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gaming2 months ago•3 min saved

Gibson and The Coalition Reveal Limited Gears of War: E-Day Guitar Collection

Gibson Guitars and The Coalition have launched a limited collaboration featuring custom instruments inspired by Gears of War: E-Day. The collection includes two Les Paul models honoring Marcus Fenix and one SG model for Dominic Santiago, all hand-painted by artist Luke Preece. Only four numbered, signed guitars were produced, with three available in a giveaway. The instruments debuted at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany, ahead of the game's October 6, 2026 release.

via XBOX Wire|

#gamescom-2026 #gaming #gears-of-war-e-day

crime1 year ago

Customs Seize $18M in Counterfeit Gibson Guitars at LA Port

U.S. border agents have confiscated 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars, highlighting ongoing issues with intellectual property violations and the import of fake goods. This seizure underscores the challenges faced by authorities in preventing the entry of counterfeit products into the country.

via The New York Times|

#counterfeit-goods #crime #customs-seizure

crime1 year ago•2 min saved

$18M Worth of Fake Gibson Guitars Seized in California Bust

Authorities in Southern California have seized 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars at the Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport, valued at $18 million if genuine. The operation involved multiple agencies, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Gibson Inc. The fake guitars were likely intended for the e-commerce market, and experts noted several telltale signs of their inauthenticity. This seizure is the largest of counterfeit musical instruments on record, and the investigation into the operation is ongoing.

via NBC News|

#counterfeit #crime #customs

music-news1 year ago•4 min saved

$18M in Counterfeit Gibson Guitars Seized at LA Port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized over 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars valued at $18 million in one of the largest counterfeit instrument busts in history. The fake guitars, resembling models associated with famous musicians, were intercepted at a warehouse in Carson, California. Authorities warn consumers to be cautious when purchasing instruments, especially from uncertified online marketplaces. The ongoing investigation involves the Department of Homeland Security and the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, with the counterfeit guitars set to be destroyed.

via Rolling Stone|

#consumer-awareness #counterfeit #gibson-guitars