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1992 Olson SJ Indian/Cedar
Here we have a near perfect 1992 Olson SJ in East Indian Rosewood and Red Cedar. If you are looking for a low number (364) Olson in pristine shape and that has a killer voice, look no further, this is your guitar. The voice of this guitar is sweet and warm with a pleasant roundness to the trebles that is hard to find in brand new guitars. Considering this guitar is twenty three years old, it is astounding that it is in such great shape, this really is like getting a new guitar but even better as it has that broken in voice!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.31 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.22 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
1996 Olson SJ Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack (Red) Spruce Belonged to David Wilcox!
Here we have one of the most open and full sounding Olson guitars we have ever had! This is an SJ in Brazilian Rosewood and Adirondack (Red) Spruce with a five-piece rosewood neck. In addition to being made by one of the world’s foremost and most highly respected luthiers, the magic of this guitar’s tone is that has spent a major part of its life in the hands of the stellar songwriter David Wilcox.
If you know of David you know that he can really make a guitar sing, and the fullness and openness of this guitar stand testament to the years of work that he put into it. There is no telling how many loving notes and songs have been played through this instrument, all serving only to enhance and enrich the tone of this incredible Olson. Our own Al Petteway commented that this is the best Olson SJ he has ever played. In fact, Al even used this guitar to record songs on multiple albums. This SJ comes with all the pickups David uses in his touring guitars, all of which combine to produce a huge wall of sound when plugged in. Come try this one out for yourself and see the stuff that legends are made of.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
2013 Olson SJ Brazilian/Cedar
There are few Luthiers working today as well known as James Olson, Many famous players have his guitars, Phil Keagy, Leo Kottke and James Taylor just to name a few. This is a 2013 Olson SJ model in Cedar and Brazilian Rosewood. The Olson voice is represented in full force here, it is all sweet tones, big full bass with with round and warm trebles. This one is elegantly appointed and in pristine condition.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2003 Olson SJ – Custom Presentation Brazilian/Adirondack (Red)
Jim Olson has been building some of the finest fingerstyle guitars for decades now, and very few of them have been as fine as this presentation model. Jim spared absolutely no expense on this guitar. Every material used is the best that can be found, from the Red Spruce to the jaw dropping set of 5a Brazilian Rosewood, that’s five A’s ! The woods themselves are pretty enough on their own, but Jim took it one step further by adding Abalone purflings and a truly impressive Abalone tree of life inlay. Bearing all of those things in mind it would be easy to overlook tone, but play it once and the tone of this guitar will haunt you forever. This is Olson tone at its finest, wonderfully clear with great note separation. Jim makes precious few of the presentation model, grab this one up while you can, it’s sure to be a lifetime instrument.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.77 in String Spacing 2.2 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
1998 Olson SJ Flamed Koa/Sitka Near Mint Condition
The Olson SJ is a world renowned instrument, known for its dense, sparkly highs, incredible midrange, and that “James Taylor Sound.” Well here we have one that will have you picking your jaw up off the floor: with dynamite Sitka Spruce and absolute Primo Koa, this is an Olson that looks as good as it sounds! When Jim’s incredible voicing meets tonewoods like these, the result is a guitar that you’ll spend half your time playing and the other half staring at in wonder.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.31 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Koa 
2006 Olson Dread Indian/Sitka All Black!
Here’s an exceptionally rare, all black Olson Dreadnought model. James confirmed that he’s only built one or two of these gorgeous black guitars. This one is adorned with custom Abalone inlays including the full name ‘Olson’ on the headstock and a full top border, rosette and backstrip of Abalone as well. This beautifully maintained guitar has a stellar voice, clear and full of that Olson sparkle, but with a big Dread timbre that makes it a rare instrument capable of anything from fingerstyle to flatpicking and strumming. This is a singular and special guitar with a look that’s all it’s own. Includes a Calton Flight Case.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 
2001 Olson SJ Indian/Sitka Owned by Patty Larkin
This wonderful Olson SJ was made for recording artist Patty Larkin. It has the classic combination of Indian Rosewood and Sitka Spruce and this one really has the Olson chime that James Taylor fans have always enjoyed hearing. This one comes complete with a Calton case and a Baggs LB6 pickup system not to mention all the mojo that Patty has put into it.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 
2003 Olson SJ Indian/Cedar
This gorgeous Olson SJ was made for recording artist Cheryl Wheeler and has been her personal until now. It is an exceptional Olson SJ featuring Indian and Cedar for the quintessential Olson, clarity, sparkle and warmth. Cheryl kept this one at home mostly so it’s in great shape as well. Played in at the hands of one of America’s finest songwriters, this is a real gem.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.625 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
2003 Olson SJ Indian/Cedar
This beautlful Olson sold before it hit the website. Classic Rosewood/Cedar with Doves and serious tone….
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
2008 Olson SJ Striped Ebony/Engelmann
This is a wonderful custom made Olson that was ordered with unique woods and appointments that make it very special and boy does it sound good. The body is crafted from Ebony and Engelmann giving it a voice that is both full and warm but also clear and sparkling at the same time. It’s very resonant with big sustain. The custom wood inlay and border on the fingerboard give this one a life all it’s own.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Ebony - Macassar 
2000 Olson Jumbo 12 String East Indian/Sitka
Jim Olson enjoys a reputation unlike any other one-man custom shop: he has built many, many guitars, each one to exacting standards which yield an instrument that’s anything but standard. However, of that multitude of guitars, only a handful have ever been Jumbos, and an even smaller handful have been 12-strings–and the Indian–Rosewood-and-Sitka–Spruce Olson we’re offering here is both. To make this 2000 Olson even more unique, Jim is no longer taking orders for either 12-strings or Jumbos! And that’s not even taking into account the Celtic knot and cross inlay work with which famed inlay artist Larry Robinson (of Martin’s D-100 fame) has adorned the fretboard and headstock.
As if all of that wasn’t enough to put this guitar at the top of your list, the playability and tone of this 12-string Jumbo isn’t like any 12-string you’ve played before. The balance is surgical, the string-to-string articulation pronounced, the voice simultaneously complex and controlled. Set up to play like butter on a hot iron skillet, this Olson 12-string has an immense projection that manages to avoid the wall of sound pitfall of a lesser 12-string guitar, instead remaining clear and well-defined even when driven hard with a flatpick. Rigged with an undersaddle pickup and Calton flight case, this rare Jumbo gem of a Jim Olson is ready to soar.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.38 in Nut Width 1.88 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 
2010 Ome Millennium Zen 5-String Open Back
Decked out from tuners to tail with gorgeous MOP inlays, this 2010 Ome Millennium Zen is a stunning open back banjo. The planets, moons, and stars are etched in exquisite detail, with 4:1 Planetary tuners to boot and the hardware is here upgraded in engraved Nickel. This Ome was further customized with a radiused fretboard for player comfort. It weighs in at a relatively trim 9lbs 4oz, and the setup is dialed in for sweet and easy playability.
Other keywords: old time, old-time, open-back, 5-string, 5 string, clawhammer, al petteway, appalachian, tkl
SOLD Read moreScale Length 26.25 in Nut Width 1.188 in String Spacing 1.625 in Woods Skin - Fiber, Maple 
2005 Ome Juniper Mahogany Banjo
This is a wonderful Ome Juniper Open Back Banjo. An Old-Time 5 string featuring a 12″ body, rolled brass tone ring, mahogany rim with Tortoise binding, hard tailpiece, double rim rods and geared Ivoroid tuners. The Juniper is crafted with an Ebony fingerboard with gorgeous Abalone Inlays and the Renaissance head echos the inlay them.
This Ome Juniper offers up a traditional Old-Time sound with that wonderful sweet and warm Ome sound. The attack is very pleasing with a round edge to it. This one is in excellent condition and ready for your next jam session.
1972 Jose Oribe Concert Brazilian/Redwood
Jose Oribe is a fine American builder who began his lutherie career in 1962. Known for his attention to detail and efficiency of production, Jose Oribe’s guitars feature superb construction and remarkable tone. This ’72 Concert is big and robust sounding, with both excellent volume and projection. The bass, mid, and treble frequencies are wonderfully balanced and musical thanks to the Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and Cedar top. This is an extremely fine classical guitar, one that we are proud to host here in our store. Contact us for more details if interested!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.9 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.24 in Woods Redwood, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2011 Osthoff Woodstock OM, Brazilian Rosewood/Sinker Redwood
For the 2011 Woodstock Luthier Showcase, John Osthoff decided to pull out all the stops, or carbs in the case of this cannabis inlaid OM. Suited up to impress with Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and a Sinker Redwood top, and this dark, moody visual matches perfectly the warmth and richness of the voice. Evo frets for longevity, an easy setup for fingerstyle, and a curvy C profile neck that feels great in hand. Snakewood bindings and a Spalted Maple rosette set off the cannabis inlay package at the bridge and fretboard, and Cosmo Black Gotoh 510 Delta tuners do the same at the headstock.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier invitational, fingerstyle, brazilain, salvage, 420, evo, ameritage
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.375 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.625 in Woods Redwood - Sinker, Rosewood - Brazilian