Taylor's homage to the resilient spirit of freedom that inspired our nation's birth.
Taylor's Liberty Tree Guitars are built of wood salvaged from the last of 13 majestic Liberty Trees
(one in each Colony) under which Colonists gathered to plot the American Revolution. The last surviving Liberty Tree, a 400-year-old
tulip poplar, was still growing on the St. John's College campus in Annapolis, Maryland, until Hurricane Floyd irreparably
damaged it in September 1999. A month later, experts decided that the 90-foot-tall living landmark had become a safety hazard,
and cut it down following a special ceremony.
Taylor Guitars cofounder/president Bob Taylor purchased enough of the
salvaged Liberty Tree wood to make a Limited Edition run of about 400 guitars. In addition to being world renowned for his
guitar design and building methods, Bob Taylor is an American History buff. It was his dream to immortalize and pay homage
to the wood of this important tree by building guitars that for generations to come will symbolize our country's struggle
for freedom, whenever and wherever they are played.
This Emmy-nominated documentary produced by Taylor guitar encapsulates
the story of the Liberty Tree Guitar and the history of the 13 Liberty Trees. The Liberty Tree Guitar video features
archival images, expert testimony of respected historians, Colonial reenactment footage, television news coverage, design
and production meetings at the Taylor factory, a live performance by Taylor clinician Doyle Dykes playing his "patriotic medley"
on the Liberty Tree Guitar, and more. Approximately 60 minutes.
A fascinating story about some very special guitars. Order today!