A rarity from the bench of the legendary and luminous figure of the boutique guitar world, Jim Olson—this 2002 SJ features an Adirondack Spruce top (that’s right!) paired with Brazilian Rosewood back and sides. Both sets of wood are extraordinary examples of their species, with the Brazilian Rosewood in particular showing off the kind of beauty that’s nearly impossible to find today.
We all know Olson guitars are most often Cedar-topped, making this finely grained Adirondack top a rare and desirable deviation. This instrument is in remarkable condition for its age and would make a stellar addition to any collection—especially for Olson aficionados.
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A rare Adirondack-topped Olson from 2002, with striking Brazilian Rosewood and over two decades to open up its voice. Jim’s guitars are typically Cedar, so this one stands apart—powerful and clear. 
The sparkle of the trebles that's a trademark of all of Jim's guitars is in full force here, as well as in the mids and even the bottom end. The result is a lot of crisp definition for individual notes, adding a quality of clarity and precision to the overall voice. And all of this definition and crispness comes out with a light touch. You want a guitar that requires a mininum of effort for a maximum of response? It's ready here and waiting. 1 in stock
| Scale Length | 25.4 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.75 in |
| String Spacing | 2.25 in |
| Woods | Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian |
A rarity from the bench of the legendary and luminous figure of the boutique guitar world, Jim Olson—this 2002 SJ features an Adirondack Spruce top (that’s right!) paired with Brazilian Rosewood back and sides. Both sets of wood are extraordinary examples of their species, with the Brazilian Rosewood in particular showing off the kind of beauty that’s nearly impossible to find today
A rare Adirondack-topped Olson from 2002, with striking Brazilian Rosewood and over two decades to open up its voice. Jim’s guitars are typically Cedar, so this one stands apart—powerful and clear.
The sparkle of the trebles that's a trademark of all of Jim's guitars is in full force here, as well as in the mids and even the bottom end. The result is a lot of crisp definition for individual notes, adding a quality of clarity and precision to the overall voice Select at least 2 products
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