SFIV1967
Venerated Member
It's getting more crazy now... One of the larger European Vintage Guitar shows planned for Nov 3rd/4th in Oldenburg/Germany got cancelled due to CITES issues!
http://www.oldenburger-music-station.de/showeng.htm
"We feel deeply sorry to have to cancel this years' show that was planned for November 3rd and 4th. In the past few weeks we had a big stir and intense discussions here in Germany regarding the consequences of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora ), the European Union's laws and regulations as well as their national implementations for vintage instruments with protected woods, and especially Brazilian Rosewood (Dalbergia Negra). After extensive communication with state authorities of Niedersachsen and other public instances we have gained the impression that for private parties as well as for dealers even the sole presentation of vintage instruments with such protected woods at an event with a moderate entrance fee, their use in public performances, their trade or sale without an explicit trade license (Vermarktungsbescheinigung) could be against reigning laws. We will make further efforts for a clarification but need to refer regarding all German national aspects to the Bundesamt für Naturschutz and its website http://www.bfn.de as well as the state authorities in charge until further notice. We hope to welcome you again next year. Please come back in time for details on the Oldenburg Vintage Show 2013."
I wonder what this means for future vintage guitar shows in the US ?
Ralf
http://www.oldenburger-music-station.de/showeng.htm
"We feel deeply sorry to have to cancel this years' show that was planned for November 3rd and 4th. In the past few weeks we had a big stir and intense discussions here in Germany regarding the consequences of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora ), the European Union's laws and regulations as well as their national implementations for vintage instruments with protected woods, and especially Brazilian Rosewood (Dalbergia Negra). After extensive communication with state authorities of Niedersachsen and other public instances we have gained the impression that for private parties as well as for dealers even the sole presentation of vintage instruments with such protected woods at an event with a moderate entrance fee, their use in public performances, their trade or sale without an explicit trade license (Vermarktungsbescheinigung) could be against reigning laws. We will make further efforts for a clarification but need to refer regarding all German national aspects to the Bundesamt für Naturschutz and its website http://www.bfn.de as well as the state authorities in charge until further notice. We hope to welcome you again next year. Please come back in time for details on the Oldenburg Vintage Show 2013."
I wonder what this means for future vintage guitar shows in the US ?
Ralf