This instrument is certified to be an authentic Taylor Liberty Tree Guitar. It is crafted from the wood of the nation’s last surviving Liberty Tree from  Annapolis, MD. It features richly figured tulip polar back and sides, pre and post Revolutionary War American flag inlays, a Declaration of Independence fretboard inlay, and an antique-style abalone edged soundboard. One of 400 designed and produced. A very collectible piece.

• 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.
• 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
• Also, a 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

This has very mild play wear and was maintained with collectability in mind. The Tulip Poplar is nicely figured and the guitar plays like butter. These are getting harder and harder to find.