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Olson Guitars

James A. Olson (“Jim”) has been handcrafting acoustic flat top guitars since 1977.

His instruments began getting national attention in the mid 1980s, after Phil Keaggy commissioned the first cedar-topped Olson SJ guitar and began playing Olson guitars almost exclusively on his acoustic albums and in concert. In 1989, James Taylor purchased three of Jim’s guitars; through Taylor’s visibility, Olson guitars became known and prized by a wide variety of players around the world.

Today an impressive number of well-known players in styles spanning fingerstyle to bluegrass to country to pop are proud Olson owners, including Leo Kottke, David Wilcox, James Taylor, Graham Nash, Sting, and many others.

But most of the 40+ or so guitars Jim is able to build each year go to players of less renown (like those of us who contributed to this site, and perhaps like you), although of perhaps equally discriminating taste!

Available: 2000 Olson SJ # 929

Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Soundboard
Plastic Tortoiseshell designed Bindings
Abalone Top Border & Rosette
MOP Dove Inlay on Fretboard
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/MOP “O” Logo
Chrome Schaller Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Baggs P/U
Tweed Case
Scale: 25.5″
Nut: 1.75″
Saddle: 2.25″
Price: $25,000.00

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Available: 2001 Olson SJ #193

Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Soundboard
Plastic Tortoiseshell designed Bindings
Abalone Top Border
Abalone Rosette
Abalone Backstrip
MOP Star Inlay on Fretboard
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/MOP “O” Logo
Chrome Schaller Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Pick Up
Nut: 1.75″
Saddle: 2.25″
Scale: 25.5″
Call for Price

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1997 Olson SJ # 682 - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Soundboard
Plastic Tortoiseshell designed Bindings
Herringbone Top Border, Rosette & Backstrip
MOP Dove Inlay on Fretboard
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/MOP “O” Logo
Chrome Schaller Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Baggs P/U
Scale: 25.5″
Nut: 1.75″
Saddle: 2.25″

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Available: 2000 Olson Parlor #937 - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Top
Herringbone Top Border
Abalone Rosette
Herringbone Back Strip
Olson #1 Abalone Inlay on Fretboard
Rosewood Bindings
Larry Robinson Inlaid Truss-Rod Cover
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/MOP “O” Logo
Gold Schaller Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Baggs Pick-Up
Scale Length: 25.5″
Nut: 1.75″
Saddle Spacing: 2.25″

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AVAILABLE: 2006 Olson Parlor #1194 - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Top
BRW Binding
BRW Top Border
3 Ring BRW/Abalone Rosette
Ebony Headstock Veneer wBRW/MOP Outlined Olson Logo
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Calton Case

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2016 Olson SJ #1533 - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
Abalone Top Border
3 Ring BRW/Abalone Rosette
Abalone Back Strip
Abalone Dove Inlay on Fretboard
BRW Bindings
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/ “O” Logo in Abalone
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w “O” Logo/Ebony Buttons
Calton Case

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2006 Olson SJ #1170 - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
Cutaway
Abalone Top Border & Backstrip
Rosewood Binding
Abalone Rosette
Abalone Dove Fretboard Inlay
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/MOP Olson Logo
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Baggs P/U
Hoffee Case
1.77″ Nut Width
2.29″ Saddle Spacing
Mint Condition

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2003 Olson SJ #1086 - SOLD

Koa Wood Back and Sides
Cedar Top
BRW Top, Fretboard & Headstock Borders
Rosette of BRW w/Maple Inlay
Fretboard w/#1 Inlay Pattern made with Koa and Maple
“O” Headstock Logo w/Koa Center & BRW Border
Brazilian Rosewood Binding, Purfling, & End Wedge
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners
Nut: 1.75″
Saddle: 2.25″
Scale Length: 25.5″

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2008 Olson SJ #1273 - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
European Spruce Top
Cutaway
BRW & Double Wide Abalone 3 Ring Rosette
Abalone Top Border, Back Strip & Headstock
BRW Body Bindings
Larry Robinson “Peacock” Fretboard Inlay
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/Abalone “O” Logo & MOP Outline
Ebony Bridge
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Calton Case w/ “O” Logo

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2006 Olson Parlor #1182 - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Soundboard
Abalone Soundboard Border & Rosette
Abalone Snowflake Fretboard Inlay
Ebony Bridge
BRW Binding
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/MOP “O” Logo
Gold Mini Gotoh Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
1 3/4″ Nut Width
2 9/32″ Spacing @ Saddle
25.5″ Scale Length
13.75″ Lower Bout

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SOLD:2018 Olson SJ #1567 - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
Abalone Top Border
3 Ring BRW/Abalone Rosette
Abalone Back Strip
Abalone Dove Inlay on Fretboard
BRW Bindings
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/ “O” Logo in Abalone
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w “O” Logo/Ebony Buttons
Baggs Pick Up
Calton Case
Nut: 1.75″
Saddle Spacing: 2.25″
JT Model Clone
SOLD

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2000 Olson SJ #951 - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Soundboard
Herringbone Top Border
Abalone Rosette
MOP Dove Inlay on Fretboard
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/MOP “O” Logo
Gold Schaller Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Baggs P/U
Scale Length: 25.5″
Nut Width: 1.75
Saddle Spacing: 2.25″

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SOLD: 2015 Olson SJ #1508 - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
BRW Binding
BRW Top Border
3 Ring BRW/Abalone Rosette
12th Fret Inlay
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/MOP Olson Logo
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Black Hoffee Case
Contact for Price

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SOLD: Olson SJ #1252 - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
Cutaway
Abalone Top Border & Backstrip
Rosewood Binding
3 Ring BRW/Abalone Rosette
Abalone Dove Fretboard Inlay
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/MOP Olson Logo
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Baggs P/U
Calton Case
SOLD

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2015 Olson SJ #1503 - SOLD

“The Tree” Mahogany Back and Sides
“Sinker” Cedar Top
BRW Top Border
BRW Bindings & End Wedge
“Amazed” Rosette of BRW w/Maple Inlay
Fretboard Small Vine Inlay in Koa & BRW
“O” Headstock Veneer w/Logo in Mahogany w/MOP Outline
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Calton Case w/ “O” Logo

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2007 Olson SJ #1205 - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
BRW & Abalone 3 Ring Rosette
Abalone Top Border including around bottom of Fretboard,Back Parameter Border, Inside Parameter Fretboard, Back Strip & Headstock
BRW Body Bindings
Tree of Life Abalone Fretboard Inlay
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/Abalone Vine Inlay & Abalone “O” Logo w/ MOP Outline
Back of Headstock has BRW Veneer
Ebony Bridge w/Floral Inlay
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Baggs P/U
Calton Case w/ “O” Logo

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SOLD: 2001 Olson SJ #963 - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
Cutaway
Abalone Top Border
Abalone Rosette
Abalone Back Strip
Olson #1 Abalone Inlay on Fretboard
Tortoise -Shell Bindings
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/MOP “O” Logo
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w “O” Logo/Ebony Buttons

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SOLD: 2014 Olson SJ #1484 - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Adirondack Spruce Top
Cutaway
Black/White/Black Top Border
Herringbone Rosette
Simple MOP Dot Fretboard Inlay
Ebony Fretboard & Bridge
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/MOP “O” Logo
Chrome Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Calton Case

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SOLD: 1999 Olson SJ #843 - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
Brazilian Rosewood Binding
Larry Robinson Celtic Design Inlay on Fretboard
Abalone Top Border, Rosette and Back Strip
Chrome Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons

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SOLD: 1999 Olson SJ #836 - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
Abalone Top Border
Abalone Rosette
Abalone Back Strip
MOP Diamond Inlay on Fretboard
Tortoise – Shell Bindings
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/MOP “O” Logo
Chrome Schaller Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Olson Tweed Case
SOLD

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1997 Olson SJ #750 - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
Cutaway
Herringbone Top Border & Backstrip
Tortoiseshell Binding
Abalone Rosette
MOP Dove Fretboard Inlay
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/MOP Olson Logo
Gold Schaller Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Tweed Case

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2010 Olson SJ - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
Herringbone Top Border & Backstrip
Rosewood Binding
Abalone Rosette
MOP Snowflake Fretboard Inlay
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/MOP Olson Logo
Chrome Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Baggs P/U
Tweed Case

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2010 Olson SJ #1302 - SOLD

Pernambuco Back & Sides
Adirondack Spruce Top
Double Wide Paua Abalone Rosette
Paua Abalone Top Border & Back Strip
Pernambuco Body Bindings
Dove Fretboard Inlay
Dove Inlay on Ebony Bridge
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/Abalone “O” Logo & MOP Outline
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Calton Case w/ “O” Logo

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2010 Olson SJ #1329 - SOLD

Pernambuco Back & Sides
Sitka Spruce Top
BRW & Double Wide Abalone 3 Ring Rosette
Abalone Top Border & Back Strip
BRW Body Bindings
Dove Fretboard Inlay
Dove Inlay on Ebony Bridge
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/Abalone “O” Logo & MOP Outline
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
K & K Pure Mini P/U
Calton Case w/ “O” Logo

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1999 Olson SJ #881 - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
Cutaway
Herringbone Top Border & Backstrip
Faux Tortoiseshell Binding
Abalone Rosette
MOP Snowflake Fretboard Inlay
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/MOP Olson Logo
Chrome Schaller Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Baggs P/U
Calton Case

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2010 Olson SJ #1304 - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood selected from Signature Series Sets
Master grade Cedar top
Brazilian Rosewood Binding & End Wedge
BRW / Paua Rosette
Paua Top, Back Center Strip, End Wedge, Fingerboard & Pegged Perimeter Borders
Paua Partial Vine Fingerboard Inlay
Paua “O” Headstock Logo
BRW Peghead Back Veneer
Paua Peghead Back Inlay
BRW Heel Cap
Gotoh 510 Gold satin Tuners w/ Ebony Buttons
Fossilized Ivory Bridge Pins, Nut, Saddle, & End Pin.
Burgundy Granite Calton Case w/ Olson Logo
Clear Pickguard

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2002 Olson SJ #1005 - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
Tortoiseshell Binding
Abalone Top Border, Rosette, & Back Strip
Baggs P/U
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons

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2013 Olson SJ #1439 - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Adirondack Spruce Top
BRW Binding
BRW Top Border
3 Ring BRW/Abalone Rosette
12th Fret Inlay
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/MOP Olson Logo
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Hoffee Case

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2009 Olson SJ #1287 - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
Abalone Top, Fretboard Perimeter & Headstock Borders
BRW/Abalone/BRW 3 Ring Rosette
1/4 Abalone Vine Inlay on Fretboard
Flamed Koa Bindings
Fossilized Nut, Saddle & Strap Button w/Abalone Dots
LR Baggs Pick Up
Satin Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Calton Case

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2001 Olson SJ #960 - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Adirondack Spruce Top
Cutaway
Abalone Top Border
Abalone Rosette
Abalone Back Strip
Olson #1 Abalone Inlay on Fretboard
BRW Bindings
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/MOP “O” Logo
Chrome Gotoh 510 Tuners w “O” Logo/Ebony Buttons
Calton Case

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2010 Olson SJ #1326 - SOLD

Tiger Myrtle-wood Back & Sides
Sinker Redwood Top
3 Ring BRW/Double Wide Blue Paua Abalone Rosette
Blue Paua Abalone Top Border, Inside Parameter Fretboard, Back Strip & Headstock Border
BRW Body Bindings
Snakewood Fretboard, Bridge & Headstock Veneer w/ Blue Paua “O” Logo & MOP Outline
Back of Headstock has Snakewood Veneer
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Calton Case w/ “O” Logo

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2008 Olson SJ #1238 - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
Cutaway
Abalone Top Border
3 Ring BRW/Abalone Rosette
Abalone Back Strip
Abalone Dove Inlay w/MOP Border on Fretboard
BRW Bindings
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/Abalone Border & “O” Logo
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w “O” Logo/Ebony Buttons
Calton Case

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2014 Olson SJ #1489 - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
BRW Top Border & Back Strip
3 Ring BRW/Abalone Rosette
MOP Dot Inlay on Fretboard
BRW Bindings
BRW inner Edge Bindings on Fretboard & Headstock
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/ “O” Logo in BRW
Chrome Gotoh 510 Tuners w “O” Logo/Ebony Buttons

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2010 Olson SJ – James Taylor Signature Model - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
Abalone Top Border
Abalone Rosette
Abalone Back Strip
Abalone Dove Inlay on Fretboard
BRW Bindings
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/ “O” Logo in Abalone
Satin Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w “O” Logo/Ebony Buttons
Baggs P/U
Calton Case

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2008 Olson SJ #1266 - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
Abalone Top Border
3 Ring BRW/Abalone Rosette
Abalone Back Strip
Abalone Dove Inlay on Fretboard
BRW Bindings
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/ “O” Logo in Abalone
Chrome Gotoh 510 Tuners w “O” Logo/Ebony Buttons
Calton Case

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2006 Olson SJ #1171 - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
Cutaway
Brazilian Rosewood Binding
BRW/Blue Paua
Small Vine Design Inlay on Fretboard
Blue Paua Top Border and Back Strip
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/”O” Logo
BRW Veneer on Back of Headstock
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Baggs P/U

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2014 Olson James Taylor Signature SJ #1473 - SOLD

The last James Taylor to be made
Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
Abalone Top Border
Abalone Rosette
Abalone Back Strip
Abalone Dove Inlay on Fretboard
BRW Bindings
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/ “O” Logo in Abalone
Satin Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w “O” Logo/Ebony Buttons
Baggs P/U
Calton Case

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2013 Olson SJ #1446 - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
BRW Top Border & Back Strip
3 Ring BRW/Abalone Rosette
BRW Dove Inlay on Fretboard
BRW Bindings
BRW inner Edge Bindings on Fretboard & Headstock
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/ “O” Logo in BRW
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w “O” Logo/Ebony Buttons
Baggs LB-6 Pick up

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2002 Olson SJ – 25th Anniversary Model - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
BRW & Abalone 3 Ring Rosette
Abalone Top Border including around bottom of Fretboard,Back Parameter Border, Back Strip & Headstock
Flamed Koa Bindings
Tree of Life Abalone Fretboard Inlay
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/Abalone Vine Inlay & Abalone “O” Logo w/ MOP outline
Back of Headstock has Ebony Veneer w/ 25th Anniversary Plate in MOP
Gold Satin Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons & “O” Logo
Burgundy Calton Case w/ “O” Logo

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2008 Olson Dreadnaught #1246 - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Adirondack Spruce Top
BRW & Abalone 3 Ring Rosette
Abalone Top Border including around bottom of Fretboard,Back Parameter Border, Inside Parameter Fretboard, Back Strip & Headstock
BRW Body Bindings
Tree of Life Abalone Fretboard Inlay
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/Abalone Vine Inlay & Abalone “O” Logo w/ MOP Outline
Back of Headstock has BRW Veneer
Ebony Bridge w/Floral Inlay
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Baggs P/U
Calton Case w/ “O” Logo

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2007 Olson SJ #1220 - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
Cutaway
Herringbone Top Border & Backstrip
Rosewood Binding
Abalone Rosette
Abalone Dove Fretboard Inlay
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/MOP Olson Logo
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Baggs P/U
Calton Case

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2007 Olson Jumbo #1235 - SOLD

Koa w/Brazilian Rosewood Center Strip Back and Sides
German Spruce Top
Cutaway
BRW Top, Fretboard & Headstock Borders
Rosette of BRW w/Maple Inlay
Short Vine Fretboard Inlay in Koa Wood
“O” Headstock Logo w/Koa Center & Abalone Border
Brazilian Rosewood Binding, Purfling, & End Wedge
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/ Gold Buttons
Baggs Pick Up
Calton Case

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2006 Olson SJ - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back and Sides
Adirondack Spruce Top
Cutaway
Dove Fretboard Inlay
Rosewood Binding
3 Ring BRW/Abalone Rosette
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/MOP Olson Logo
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Calton Case

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2007 Olson SJ - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back and Sides
Adirondack Spruce Top
Dove Fretboard Inlay
Rosewood Binding
3 Ring BRW/Abalone Rosette
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/MOP Olson Logo
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Calton Case

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2006 Olson SJ - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
Cutaway
BRW Top Border
BRW/Koa/BRW Rosette
Koa Wood Dove Inlay on Fretboard
Flamed Koa Bindings
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/ “O” Logo in Koa
Satin Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons

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2006 Olson SJ - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back and Sides
Adirondack Spruce Top
Cutaway
Rosewood Binding
3 Ring BRW/Abalone Rosette
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/MOP Olson Logo
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Calton Case

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2006 Olson SJ - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back and Sides
Cedar Top
Cutaway
Rosewood Binding
3 Ring BRW/Abalone Rosette
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/MOP Olson Logo
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Calton Case

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2012 Olson SJ #1398 - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
BRW Binding
BRW Top Border
3 Ring BRW/Abalone Rosette
12th Fret Inlay
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/MOP Olson Logo
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Calton Case

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2008 Olson SJ #1252 - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
Cutaway
Abalone Top Border & Backstrip
Rosewood Binding
3 Ring BRW/Abalone Rosette
Abalone Dove Fretboard Inlay
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/MOP Olson Logo
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Baggs P/U
Calton Case

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2009 Olson SJ - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Adirondack Spruce Top
Cutaway
Rosewood Binding
3 Ring BRW/Abalone Rosette
Olson #1 Fretboard Inlay
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/MOP Olson Logo
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Baggs P/U
Calton Case

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2010 Olson SJ - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
Cutaway
Rosewood Binding
3 Ring BRW/Abalone Rosette
Olson #1 Fretboard Inlay
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/MOP Olson Logo
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Baggs P/U
Calton Case

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1991 Olson SJ - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back and Sides
Cedar Top
Cutaway
Herringbone Top Border
Tortoiseshell Binding
Abalone Rosette
Chrome Schaller w/Ebony Buttons

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2011 Olson SJ #1359 - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
Cutaway
BRW Binding
Abalone Top Border
Abalone Backstrip
BRW/Abalone/BRW Rosette
Small Custom Inlay @ 12th Fret
Abalone “O” Headstock
BRW Bridge
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons

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2000 Olson SJ #910 - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Soundboard
Cutaway
Abalone Top Border, Rosette & Backstrip
MOP Dove Inlay on Fretboard
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/MOP “O” Logo
Gold Schaller Tuners w/Ebony Buttons

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2008 Olson SJ #1243 - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
BRW Binding
BRW Top, Fretboard & Headstock Border
BRW/Abalone/BRW Rosette
Small Custom Inlay @ 12th Fret
“O” Headstock Logo w/BRW & Abalone Border
BRW Bridge
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Baggs P/U

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2004 Olson SJ - SOLD

Bubinga Back and Sides
Sitka Spruce Top
BRW Top, Fretboard & Headstock Borders
Rosette of BRW w/Maple Inlay
Fretboard w/#1 Inlay Pattern w/Koa & BRW
“O” Headstock Logo of BRW w/Abalone Border
Brazilian Rosewood Binding, Purfling, & End Wedge
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons

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2000 Olson SJ #911 - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Adirondack Spruce Soundboard
Cutaway
Herringbone Top Border & Backstrip
Abalone Rosette
Faux Tortoiseshell Binding
Diamond Inlay on Fretboard
BRW Headstock Veneer w/MOP “O” Logo
Gold Schaller Tuners w/Ebony Buttons

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2011 Olson SJ #1335 - SOLD

Old Growth Brazilian Rosewood from ‘The Beam” Back & Sides
European Spruce Top
Zebra Wood Custom Rosette
BRW Top Border
BRW Bindings and Back Strip
BRW Headstock Veneer w/Zebrawood “O” Logo
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Calton Case

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2004 Olson James Taylor Signature SJ - SOLD

James Taylor Model #1122
Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
Abalone Top Border
Abalone Rosette
Abalone Back Strip
Abalone Dove Inlay on Fretboard
BRW Bindings
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/ “O” Logo in Abalone
Satin Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w “O” Logo/Ebony Buttons
Calton Case
This guitar is in new condition with less than 1 hr of playing time.

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2004 Olson SJ #1109 - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
Cutaway
Rosewood Binding
3 Ring BRW/Abalone Rosette
Olson #1 Fretboard Inlay
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/MOP Olson Logo
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Baggs P/U
Calton Case

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1998 Olson SJ - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back and Sides
Cedar Top
Tortoiseshell Binding
Dove Inlay Pattern on Fretboard
Abalone Top Border, Headstock Border, Rosette, and Back Strip
Baggs P/U
Chrome Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons

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2003 Olson SJ #1054 - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
Cutaway
BRW Top Border
BRW/Koa/BRW Rosette
Koa Wood Dove Inlay on Fretboard
Flamed Koa Bindings w/Flamed Koa Backstrip
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/ “O” Logo in Koa
Satin Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons

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2006 Olson SJ - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
Cutaway
Flamed Koa Body Binding
Abalone Dove Fretboard Inlay
Abalone Top Border, Rosette, and Back Strip
BRW “O” Logo w/thin Abalone Border
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons

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2006 Olson SJ - SOLD

Olson SJ #1168
Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
Cutaway
Abalone Top Border
Abalone Rosette
Abalone Back Strip
Abalone Dove Inlay on Fretboard
BRW Bindings
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/ “O” Logo in Abalone
Satin Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w “O” Logo/Ebony Buttons
Calton Case

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2002 Olson SJ #1029 - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Adirondack Spruce Top
Cutaway
Abalone Top & Headstock Border
Abalone “Tree of Life” Fretboard Inlay
Flamed Koa Bindings & Back Strip
3 Ring BRW/Abalone Rosette
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/Abalone “O” Logo
Baggs P/U
Chrome Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons

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2000 Olson Parlor Guitar - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back and Sides
Sitka Spruce Top
Abalone Top Border including around Neck
Abalone Rosette and Back Strip
Floral Fretboard Inlay @ 7 thru 13
Bubinga wood binding
Black and White wood top Border
Gold Schaller Tuners w/Ebony Buttons

This is the Parlor Guitar that was used in the Olson Magazine Ads.

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1997 Olson SJ - SOLD

Mahogany Back & Sides
Sitka Spruce Top
Tortoise-Shell Bindings
Abalone Rosette
Herringbone Top Border
Chrome Schaller Tuners w/Ebony Buttons

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2003 Olson SJ #1088 - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back and Sides
Cedar Top
Cutaway
BRW Top, Fretboard & Headstock Borders
Rosette of BRW w/Maple Inlay
Fretboard w/#1 Inlay Pattern made with Koa and Maple
“O” Headstock Logo w/Koa Center & Abalone Border
Brazilian Rosewood Binding, Purfling, & End Wedge
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons

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2004 Olson 25th Anniversary SJ - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
Abalone Top Border, Back Border, Back Strip, Fingerboard & Headstock Borders
Brazilian Rosewood Bindings
Tree of Life Abalone Fretboard Inlay
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/Abalone Vine Inlay & Abalone “O” Logo w/ MOP outline
Back of Headstock has BRW Veneer that matches Back & Side Wood w/ 25th Anniversary Plate in MOP
Gold Satin Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons & “O” Logo
Burgundy Calton Case w/ “O” Logo

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2007 Olson SJ – Collector Series - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Master Grade Cedar Soundboard
BRW Bindings
BRW/Paua Abalone Rosette
Paua Top Border w/42 Style Fingerboard Extension
Paua Back Strip and Butt Wedge
Olson’s #1 Fretboard Inlay Pattern
Ebony Peghead Front & Back w/ Paua “O” Logo
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Baggs P/U
Calton Case w/ “O” Logo

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1996 Olson SJ - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back and Sides
Cedar Top
Cutaway
Tortoiseshell Binding
Olson’s #1 Inlay Pattern on Fretboard
Abalone Top Border, Headstock Border, Rosette, and Back Strip
K & K Pure Mini P/U
Chrome Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons

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2003 Olson SJ - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Soundboard
Cutaway
Herringbone Top Border
Abalone Rosette & Backstrip
MOP Dove Inlay on Fretboard
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/MOP “O” Logo
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons

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2007 Olson SJ – Collector Series - SOLD

Quilted Sepelle Back & Sides
Bearclaw Sitka Soundboard
Snakewood Bindings
Paua Abalone Rosette
Paua Top Border w/42 Style Fingerboard Extension
Paua Back Strip, Back Border & Butt Wedge
Paua Fingerboard & Headstock Border
Paua Full Vine Fretboard Inlay Pattern
Paua Partial Vine Inlay on Headstock & Bridge Wings
Sepelle Peghead F & B w/ Paua/MOP “O” Logo
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Baggs P/U
Calton Case w/ “O” Logo

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2003 Olson SJ - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Top
Cutaway
BRW Top Border
BRW/Koa/BRW Rosette
Koa Wood Dove Inlay on Fretboard
Flamed Koa Bindings
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/ “O” Logo in Koa
Satin Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons

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1999 Olson SJ - SOLD

Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Cedar Soundboard
Cutaway
Herringbone Top Border
Abalone Rosette & Backstrip
MOP Dove Inlay on Fretboard
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/MOP “O” Logo
Chrome Schaller Tuners w/Ebony Buttons

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2001 Olson SJ - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back and Sides
German Spruce Top
Cutaway
Brazilian Rosewood Binding
Olson’s #1 Inlay Pattern on Fretboard
Abalone Top Border, Rosette, Bridge Inlay and Back Strip
Chrome Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Calton Case

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2002 Olson SJ – 25th Anniversary Model - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Adirondack Spruce Top
Cutaway
BRW Top Border
BRW/Abalone/BRW 3 Ring Rosette
1/4 MOP Vine Inlay on Fretboard
Flamed Koa Bindings
25th Anniversary Logo Between 19th & 20th Fret
Satin Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons

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2002 Olson SJ - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back and Sides
Cedar Soundboard
Cutaway
Flamed Koa Body Binding
Abalone Top, Back and Headstock Border w/matching Abalone “O” Logo
Abalone Back Strip
Olson “#1” Inlay Pattern on Fretboard
Inlay on Bridge and Back of Headstock
Ebony Veneers on Front and Back of Headstock
Brazilian Rosewood/Abalone Circle Rosette
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons

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