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Home / Shop / 1984 Olson Dreadnought, Indian Rosewood/Spruce

1984 Olson Dreadnought, Indian Rosewood/Spruce

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Status
Sold
Brand
Olson
Product Year
1984
Model
Dreadnought
Serial #
139
New/Preowned
Preowned
SKU
TMP1528
Condition
Finish crazing on body and neck, scratches and player dings, some B/e string fret wear. Side crack at bass side of tailblock, cleated and stabilized.
Body Type(s)
Large, Dreadnought
Back & Sides
Rosewood - Indian
Top
Spruce
Neck Wood
Mahogany - 5 Piece
Neck Profile
C
Bridge
Ebony
Rosette
Herringbone
Top Trim
Herringbone
Fingerboard
Ebony
Fingerboard Bindings
None
Fret Markers
Dots
Frets to Body
14
Headplate
Ebony
Headstock Bindings
Ebony
Headstock Inlay
Builder Logo
Instrument Finish
Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Bindings
Tortoise Style
Tuners
Schaller
Tuner Finish
Chrome
Cutaway
None
Pickguard
Black
Pickup
Fishman Matrix Infinity
Pickup (Y/N)
Yes
Body Length
2 in
Upper Bout
11.5 in
Lower Bout
15.875 in
Body Depth Heel
4 in
Body Depth Tail
4.875 in
Scale Length
25.4 in
Scale Length (mm)
645 mm
Nut Width
1.75 in
Nut Width (mm)
44.5 mm
String Spacing
2.3125 in
String Spacing (mm)
58 mm
Weight
5 lb. 5 oz.
Case
Hardshell - Probably Original
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Here’s an Olson that stands apart from the crowd: an Olson Dreadnought from all the way back in 1984. Indian Rosewood and Spruce, Jim’s hallmark 5-ply neck, and the same easy playability you’ll find on his more common SJs. The voice is very even and balanced across the registers, and loved it when we dug in for a more aggressive response. Being nearly four decades old, this Olson has its fair share of play wear and finish checks, but we’ve gone over it toe to tip to make sure everything is ready to roll—this one’s got a clean bill of health. Additionally, there’s a Fishman Matrix Infinity pickup installed that’s killer; ready for the stage today, the recording studio tomorrow.

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What a joy to see number 139 from master luthier Jim Olson. Here's a Indian Rosewood Dreadnought with all the sparkle and shimmer and an amazing strummed voice to go with it. This is a perfect singer. The guitar has a lot of life left in it and songs yet to be discovered.
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Scale Length 25.4 in
Nut Width 1.75 in
String Spacing 2.3125 in
Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian

Here’s an Olson that stands apart from the crowd: an Olson Dreadnought from all the way back in 1984. Indian Rosewood and Spruce, Jim’s hallmark 5-ply neck, and the same easy playability you’ll find on his more common SJs

What a joy to see number 139 from master luthier Jim Olson. Here's a Indian Rosewood Dreadnought with all the sparkle and shimmer and an amazing strummed voice to go with it
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