Description
Roadhouse USA:
2002 Taylor Liberty Tree Acoustic Guitar W/Fishman PowerTap Infinity W/OHSC.
This is #165 of this very rare build.
This example has been played, but is in good to very good condition.
A top seam crack has been repaired by a professional luthier. There was some clear coat lifting on the headstock which has been repaired and smoothed over. Take a look at the pics, you can see what was done and it turned out quite good.
The guitar plays great and sounds exceptional. The frets have been dressed and as you can see, have plenty of life left in them.
Comes with original Taylor hard case and has had a Fishman Powertap Infinity pickup system installed in 2020. (see receipt)
Specs/info:
- One of 400 guitars made from the last of the 13 original “Liberty Trees”
- Each of the 13 colonies had a “Liberty Tree” (different species) under which colonists gathered to plan their rebellion against the British. Many of these trees were destroyed as the British occupied various cities during the Revolutionary War. This one was in Annapolis, Maryland, and was taken down in 1999 due to damage from Hurricane Floyd. It was believed to be 400 years old. Taylor Guitars purchased this tree and used it to make 400 grand concert, 400 baby, and 50 T-4 guitars.
- SN: 20020402118
- The back & sides then are this rare, figured Tulip Poplar wood from the Liberty Tree in Annapolis, MD.
- Hand picked Sitka Spruce top with an antique stain
- The guitar has pre and post Revolutionary War flag inlays- one on the headstock and the other forms part of the patriotic rosette
- Laser-cut Decoration of Independence scroll decorates the Ebony fretboard
- 13 stars for the original colonies, partially circle the sound hole
- Ebony bridge with Ebony pins/pearl dots
- Abalone top trim
- Gold Grover tuning machines
- Special interior label signed by Bob Taylor
- OHSC included
