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I believe it is IRW.
If my memory serves me, was there not an amendment that allowed instruments already made with IRW.
I could be totally wrong and quite often am.
I believe it is IRW.
Yes, IRW is fine on an existing instrument. Some of the problem traveling with it though, is that without paperwork, it is hard to prove which rosewood you have.If my memory serves me, was there not an amendment that allowed instruments already made with IRW.
I could be totally wrong and quite often am.
Yes, IRW is fine on an existing instrument. Some of the problem traveling with it though, is that without paperwork, it is hard to prove which rosewood you have.
Maybe a printout of a Modcat too?Have a picture on your phone showing the back of a "for USA only" headstock. "Look Ma, Mine doesn't say that!" I seriously doubt if Customs has any idea how far back PRS started that procedure. I can't imagine that you'd be in any trouble unless you unknowingly stated you were transporting a Brazilian Rosewood instrument or if you had paperwork in the case stating as such (certificate, sales receipt, Brazilian sheet, TRC, etc.). BTW, I fully understand CITES and respect what it is trying to prevent, but the guitar thing got a little carried away, IMO.
Yes, IRW is fine on an existing instrument. Some of the problem traveling with it though, is that without paperwork, it is hard to prove which rosewood you have.
Have a picture on your phone showing the back of a "for USA only" headstock. "Look Ma, Mine doesn't say that!" I seriously doubt if Customs has any idea how far back PRS started that procedure. I can't imagine that you'd be in any trouble unless you unknowingly stated you were transporting a Brazilian Rosewood instrument or if you had paperwork in the case stating as such (certificate, sales receipt, Brazilian sheet, TRC, etc.). BTW, I fully understand CITES and respect what it is trying to prevent, but the guitar thing got a little carried away, IMO.
I’m fearless clearing customs in person. Unattended, you are subject to the whims of the clearing agent, who might opt to enforce the letter of the law as they understand it. I don’t think they will know or care about things like the absence of a “for USA only” or a modcat.Maybe a printout of a Modcat too?
I’m fearless clearing customs in person. Unattended, you are subject to the whims of the clearing agent, who might opt to enforce the letter of the law as they understand it. I don’t think they will know or care about things like the absence of a “for USA only” or a modcat.
I think they would respect a Private Stock certificate.
Mostly, I don’t think most jurisdictions care much about a guitar.