205 :: 2002 Taylor Liberty Tree Limited Edition acoustic guitar, made in USA

Lot Number 205. 2002 Taylor Liberty Tree Limited Edition acoustic guitar, made in USA. Auctioned at The Guitar Auction - Day One - Vintage, Classic & Modern Guitars on 15th June 2022
 
2002 Taylor Liberty Tree Limited Edition acoustic guitar, made in USA; Back and sides: figured tulip poplar wood from the Liberty Tree in Annapolis, Maryland; Top: antique stained sitka spruce; Neck: mahogany; Fretboard: ebony with inlaid Independence scroll flowing onto the top; Hardware: good; Case: original hard case; Other: original tag and papers; Weight: 1.87kg; Overall condition: excellent *One of a limited run of four hundred guitars made by Taylor in 2002 from the last of the thirteen original 'Liberty Trees'. Each of the thirteen American colonies had a 'Liberty Tree' 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 four hundred years old. Taylor Guitars purchased this tree and used it to make four hundred Grand Concert, four hundred Baby and fifty T4 guitars

Estimate: £4000-5000

Sold For: £4300.00

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Auction Details

Sale Date: 15th June 2022
Sale Name: The Guitar Auction - Day One - Vintage, Classic & Modern Guitars