James Olson SJ
Our current Olson SJ offering was built in 2001 and has been part of a curated collection of guitars. It has been well taken care of and is in near-mint condition. The SJ is the model that brought builder fame to Jim Olson; it is the model that James Taylor has played for decades. The appointments here are very similar to those found on Taylor's Olson. The cedar top, rosewood back and sides, dove inlays, and abalone trim give this beauty the classic Olson look.
| Year | 2001 |
| Condition | near mint |
| Model | SJ |
| Serial # | 977 |
| Back & sides | Indian rosewood |
| Top | cedar |
| Neck wood | 5 piece mahogany/rosewood/maple |
| Bridge | ebony |
| Rosette | abalone |
| Top binding | abalone |
| Fingerboard | ebony |
| Fingerboard binding | ebony with white purfling |
| Headplate | ebony |
| Headstock binding | ebony with white purfling |
| Tuners | Schaller |
| Tuner finish | gold with ebony buttons |
| Pickguard | tortoise |
| Scale length | 25.4 in |
| Nut width | 1.75 in |
| String spacing | 2.25 in |
| Neck profile | D shape |
| Case | original hardshell |