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Home / Shop / 1997 Olson SJ Cutaway, East Indian Rosewood/Cedar

1997 Olson SJ Cutaway, East Indian Rosewood/Cedar

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Status
Sold
Brand
Olson
Product Year
1997
Model
SJ
Serial #
716
New/Preowned
Preowned
SKU
TMP2577
Condition
A few minor marks, overall very clean. Some finish finish separation at heel and nut, both appear superficial and stable.
Body Type(s)
Large, SJ
Back & Sides
Rosewood - Indian
Top
Cedar
Neck Wood
Mahogany - 5 Piece
Neck Profile
C
Bridge
Ebony
Rosette
Herringbone
Top Trim
Herringbone
Fingerboard
Ebony
Fingerboard Bindings
None
Fret Markers
Side Dots
Frets to Body
14
Headplate
Ebony
Headstock Bindings
Ebony
Headstock Inlay
Builder Logo
Instrument Finish
Gloss
Body Bindings
Tortoise Style
Tuners
Schaller
Tuner Finish
Gold with Ebony Buttons
Cutaway
Florentine
Pickguard
None
Pickup
None, we can install one, ask about options
Body Length
19.375 in
Upper Bout
11 in
Lower Bout
15.125 in
Body Depth Heel
3.625 in
Body Depth Tail
4.625 in
Scale Length
25.4 in
Scale Length (mm)
644.5 mm
Nut Width
1.75 in
Nut Width (mm)
44.5 mm
String Spacing
2.25 in
String Spacing (mm)
57 mm
Neck Depth First Fret
0.79 in
Neck Depth Seventh Fret
0.82 in
Weight
4 lb. 7 oz.
Case
Original - TKL Tweed
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We bet this Olson was a powerhouse when new in 1997. Now, some thirty odd years later, it’s even more so—with the added sweetness, power, and breathiness that comes with opening up for a few decades. This is such a wonderful example of Jim’s work from the late 90s. Indian Rosewood body with Cedar on top, plus a florentine cutaway and tortoise-style bindings and herringbone appointments.

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Here's a late 90s Olson in the classic combination of Rosewood and Cedar. It fully captures the James Taylor sound and plays with ease. In addition to all of the reasons it's a great instrument for music it's also extremely collectible at this moment in guitar history.
Here’s the real deal: a wide open Olson SJ that is oh so sweet. The late 90s Olsons are a special brood, and this one’s got the mojo in spades.
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Scale Length 25.4 in
Nut Width 1.75 in
String Spacing 2.25 in
Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian

We bet this Olson was a powerhouse when new in 1997. Now, some thirty odd years later, it’s even more so—with the added sweetness, power, and breathiness that comes with opening up for a few decades

Here's a late 90s Olson in the classic combination of Rosewood and Cedar. It fully captures the James Taylor sound and plays with ease
Here’s the real deal: a wide open Olson SJ that is oh so sweet. The late 90s Olsons are a special brood, and this one’s got the mojo in spades.
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