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Home / Shop / 2002 Olson SJ Brazilian/Cedar

2002 Olson SJ Brazilian/Cedar

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Status
Sold
Brand
Olson
Product Year
2002
Model
SJ
Serial #
1012
New/Preowned
Preowned
SKU
5456
Condition
Near Mint, Locking latch on case is broken
Body Type(s)
Large, SJ
Back & Sides
Rosewood - Brazilian
Top
xx
Neck Wood
Mahogany
Neck Profile
C
Bridge
Ebony
Rosette
Abalone
Top Trim
Wood Lines
Fingerboard
Ebony
Fingerboard Bindings
None
Fret Markers
Side Dots Only
Frets to Body
14
Headplate
Ebony
Headstock Bindings
Ebony
Headstock Inlay
Builder Logo
Instrument Finish
Catalyzed Polyurethane
Body Bindings
Koa
Tuners
Gotoh 510
Tuner Finish
Gold with Black Buttons
Cutaway
Florentine
Pickguard
Clear
Pickup
L.R. Baggs LB6
Pickup (Y/N)
Yes
Body Length
19.375 in
Upper Bout
11.125 in
Lower Bout
15.125 in
Body Depth Heel
3.75 in
Body Depth Tail
4.75 in
Scale Length
25.4 in
Scale Length (mm)
645.2 mm
Nut Width
1.75 in
Nut Width (mm)
44.5 mm
String Spacing
2.25 in
String Spacing (mm)
57.2 mm
Weight
0 lb. 0 oz.
Case
Hardshell - TKL Tweed

If the finish here is satin, then the voice of this Olson is pure velvet. We put this 2002 SJ through every tuning, every genre, every combination of picks and nails we could think of, and each time the voice remained clear, strong, and articulate. The full effect of the classic Olson sound in a Brazilian–Rosewood-and-Cedar package. James Olson has only ever used a satin finish on an extremely small number of his guitars (read: fewer than five to date), further setting this SJ apart from the crowd.

This one’s been babied since birth and has practically no play wear across the body or the neck. In spite of that, the voice is delightfully opened-up and consistent; if played gently the treble overtones swell, if played with gusto the bass revs its engine but doesn’t drown out the other registers. We’re basically looking at fingerstyle perfection with six strings (and oh yeah, an L.R. Baggs LB6 pickup! And a sweet TKL tweed case!). This particular Olson was originally built for none other than DADGAD extraordinaire Pierre Bensusan, and you can see Pierre’s name written on the top if you look inside with an inspection mirror. Hence the satin finish (and maybe we’re projecting, but this Olson does sound stellar in open tunings like DADGAD).

Nicely opened up! Playability is a breeze, and there's plenty of headroom in the upper registers. I don't think I've ever seen a satin-finished Olson except for the one Jim made for Pierre Bensusan. I love the velvety feel.
I haven't seen a satin finish on an Olson before and it's quite nice. This guitar is also nicely balanced across the frequencies and is set up well for any style of playing. The addition of a B-Band pickup makes it ready for live performing.
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Scale Length 25.4 in
Nut Width 1.75 in
String Spacing 2.25 in
Woods xx, Rosewood - Brazilian

If the finish here is satin, then the voice of this Olson is pure velvet. We put this 2002 SJ through every tuning, every genre, every combination of picks and nails we could think of, and each time the voice remained clear, strong, and articulate

Nicely opened up. Playability is a breeze, and there's plenty of headroom in the upper registers
I haven't seen a satin finish on an Olson before and it's quite nice. This guitar is also nicely balanced across the frequencies and is set up well for any style of playing
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