Taylor 2002 Liberty Tree Grand Concert - Natural

Own a genuine piece of American history with the Taylor Liberty Tree Grand Concert. This incredibly limited instrument—one of only 400 produced—is crafted from the wood of the last surviving "Liberty Tree" from the Revolutionary War era. The back and sides are made from the 400-year-old Tulip Poplar that once stood on the campus of St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland. This was the very tree under which the Sons of Liberty met to plot their resistance against the British crown. Felled by Hurricane Floyd in 1999 and rescued by Bob Taylor, this wood has been given a second life as a voice for freedom.

Beyond its museum-grade provenance, this guitar is a stunning musical tool. The Tulip Poplar back and sides pair with a high-grade Sitka Spruce top to produce a tone often described as a "sweet" middle ground between Walnut and Maple. Expect a clear, ringing voice with a bright, airy chime that offers excellent note separation—perfect for fingerstyle players and collectors alike. The visual appointments are equally patriotic, featuring a laser-etched scroll of the Declaration of Independence running along the fretboard, a rosette boasting 13 stars for the original colonies, and a pre-Revolutionary War pennant inlay. This is not just a guitar; it is a playable artifact of the American spirit.

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Condition: Excellent. Light wear typical of a gently used instrument. Light surface scratches, scuffs, etc. Please see pictures.

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  Highlights

Historic Tonewood: Back and sides crafted from the 400-year-old Annapolis Liberty Tree (Tulip Poplar), the last of the original Revolutionary War gathering sites.

Patriotic Inlays: Features a spectacular laser-etched Declaration of Independence fretboard inlay and a Battle Flag peghead inlay.

Colonial Rosette: A custom rosette adorned with 13 stars representing the original American colonies.

Unique Voice: The Tulip Poplar yields a dry, articulate, and "sweet" tone similar to Walnut, ideal for recording and intimate performance.

Limited Edition: One of only 400 Grand Concert models ever made, making it an appreciating heirloom for serious collectors.

  Specifications

Body Wood: Solid Figured Tulip Poplar (from the Annapolis Liberty Tree)

Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce

Neck Wood: Tropical Mahogany

Left/Right Handed: Right-Handed

Fretboard Wood: Ebony

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Laser-Etched Declaration of Independence (Maple/Sapele)

Neck Profile: Standard Taylor Slim Carve

Finish: Gloss Body, Satin Neck

Bridge Material: Ebony

Nut Material: Tusq

Tuners: Grover Rotomatic (Gold)

Electronics: None 

Bridge: Ebony with Abalone-dotted pins

Depth at 1st Fret: .840"

Depth at 10th Fret: .905"