You’d think we’d get tired of playing Olsons, we get so many in, but to be completely honest we’ve never yet been bored with one of Jim’s guitars in hand. This SJ is from 1996, the heart of one of our favorite periods for Olsons: here you’ll find a great example of the balanced voice and quick response that define Jim’s tone.
The slim 5-ply neck and slick setup almost make it too easy for the left hand! Indian Rosewood back and sides, Cedar top (an Olson classic), Calton flight case, Baggs LB6 pickup—what more could a guitarist ask for? A bit of extra juice in the trebles, an ounce of extra warmth in the lower mids? Well step right up, this Olson has both.
It’s opened up into a sweet crooner in the past 20 years, and the neck is still in great shape and there’s heaps of meat left on the saddle! Regrets you may have a few, but bringing this guitar won’t be one of them.
Even, lively response. I love the smooth, clean trebles and sustain. 
The classic Olson model that everyone has played since James Taylor first started playing his. It’s a great-sounding guitar that’s easy to play and with the pickup built in, it’s ready for live shows. | Scale Length | 25.3800 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.7500 in |
| String Spacing | 2.2500 in |
| Woods | Cedar, Rosewood - Indian |
You’d think we’d get tired of playing Olsons, we get so many in, but to be completely honest we’ve never yet been bored with one of Jim’s guitars in hand. This SJ is from 1996, the heart of one of our favorite periods for Olsons: here you’ll find a great example of the balanced voice and quick response that define Jim’s tone
Even, lively response. I love the smooth, clean trebles and sustain.
The classic Olson model that everyone has played since James Taylor first started playing his. It’s a great-sounding guitar that’s easy to play and with the pickup built in, it’s ready for live shows. Select at least 2 products
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