Olson Build SJ Cutaway - Started 9/2009 #1301

[cpabolting]

A masterpiece among acoustic guitars. We look forward to hearing how she sounds!

Me too! It will be in my hands tomorrow!

[cpabolting]

Ha! I get to be first! Wow! I mean, Wow! And did I mention "Wow!"??

Very nicely done. I didn't catch that the neck strap button would be FWI or something similar -- that is just one of those "little" details that struck me.

Beautiful...

Enjoy!

Phil

Yes the stap button and end pin are fossilized walrus ivory...Jim had a mottled set that is just spectacular. Every aspect of this guitar is just amazing and as fine as fine can be. I look forward to the matching dread!

[Earthworm]

Enjoy your new guitar and play it in good health.

[cpabolting]

Enjoy your new guitar and play it in good health.

Thanks, I am pretty excited!

[K III]

Amazing, Keith. In every detail.

[eportman]

Wow. This is one serious piece of eye candy! Love the braz neck, the inlay, the wood selection, etc etc.

[pmccaskey]

Keith:

I guess this guitar will have to do and hold you until something better comes along. ;-)

Looks great. Once you get it, let us know if the weight of the braz neck is ok. I would think that the density of the wood would perhaps make it feel somewhat different from other guitars.

[ericcsong]

he already has a guitar with a cocobolo neck! felt great! :D

[drcmusic7]

Absolutely stunning! Congrats and I hope you enjoy it for years to come.

Sound clips would be awesome... :)

Congrats,
Danny

[Coke_zero]

Well its official, we all hate you :D

Gorgeous guitar. Got to love that neck.

[K III]

Keith,

with all the positive responses you get you should seriously consider making your Olson a roadtrip guitar. :lol::guitar::lol:

[cpabolting]

Keith,

with all the positive responses you get you should seriously consider making your Olson a roadtrip guitar. :lol::guitar::lol:

I might let you play it in a foam chair if you ever come to tampa.

[jsmarshall]

That is unbelievable craftsmanship. I bet the shipping is the most nerve racking part of ordering a custom build.

[eportman]

I might let you play it in a foam chair if you ever come to tampa.

Foam chair? Sounds fine to me... roadtrip to Tampa! Meet at Keith's place!

[cpabolting]

That is unbelievable craftsmanship. I bet the shipping is the most nerve racking part of ordering a custom build.

It hasn"t been.....until you said something:eek:

[Cornerstone Guitars]

It hasn"t been.....until you said something:eek:

You should be worried.... those things get lost and damaged ALL the time! :evilgrin:

[cpabolting]

You should be worried.... those things get lost and damaged ALL the time! :evilgrin:

Thanks buddy!

[Cornerstone Guitars]

Just messin' with you off course... :guitar: ;)

[K III]

I might let you play it in a foam chair if you ever come to tampa.

With my playing skills it is always better I actually listen to someone playing it in the foam chair :)

[cpabolting]

Despite the negative mojo Peter placed, the guitar arrived and is a work of art to say the least. That said, I played a few bars of tears in heaven, and now I have to go to court for a client so it will rest at my office. But it is worth every penny and more for such a work of art.

[mesa]

Stunning guitar Keith...congrats again!

[ericcsong]

Despite the negative mojo Peter placed, the guitar arrived and is a work of art to say the least. That said, I played a few bars of tears in heaven, and now I have to go to court for a client so it will rest at my office. But it is worth every penny and more for such a work of art.

you were tearing up because it sounded like heaven?

[tpp]

I'm glad it arrived safely. Let us know more about it, especially compared to your other guitars, when you get a chance.

[Billy Boy]

Keith, It has been great fun to read through this thread as you and others have added to it. Several of us who ordered from Jim started our individual threads, and each of us looked forward in anticipation of sharing more with our AGF friends. That said, your guitar is absolutely stunning in every sense of the word...simply gorgeous. I love every detail you and Jim thought about so carefully, and I'm sure Jim feels abundantly pleased with this guitar. Congratulations on a real one-of-a-kind guitar. I know there's been many, many threads about brazilian and whether or not it's worth it. I think you will have your answer when you play this Olson alongside your others. I certainly have my answer. Again, congratulations. Can't wait to read your thoughts about the sound of your new Olson and, if we're fortunate, listen to an audio post.

[Cornerstone Guitars]

Despite the negative mojo Peter placed, the guitar arrived and is a work of art to say the least. That said, I played a few bars of tears in heaven, and now I have to go to court for a client so it will rest at my office. But it is worth every penny and more for such a work of art.

Keith, that wasn't negative mojo, it was merely reverse psychology!

BTW, where are the pictures? :D

[cpabolting]

Keith, that wasn't negative mojo, it was merely reverse psychology!

BTW, where are the pictures? :D

I just have been playing it.......my initial reaction...is the voice and the sustain are INSANE...It literally rings like a bell in a hand bell choir...and seems to ring as long as u will let it....with a sustain so crystal clear and long...just amazing. It is so very different than the indian rosewood Olsons that I have....like night and day honestly. And the indian rosewood are phenomenal guitars....it is just a different stratosphere....The brazilian rosewood makes all the difference in the world...large bottom end and reflective of the sounds inside it.....the neck is balanced and beautiful...I am sure the way that brazilian rosewood neck is married to the soundbox has much to do with why it rings like it does.

Pictures when I can. Here is one the Jim took:

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g231/cpabolting/Keithfrontfull.jpg

Just amazing guys...so worth the wait...so worth the sacrifice that goes into having it in my hands....Jim Olson is so talented beyond words....so patient with the details I obsessed over...has everything to do why it is the work of art that it is...literlly.

[cpabolting]

Here in ONE picture...what a lucky girl my Princess Sara is...

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g231/cpabolting/Olson%201301/DSC01516.jpg

[Cornerstone Guitars]

Very nice indeed! I do believe there is something "magical" about brazilian. I do love that stuff. Congratulations, she does look like a work of art.

[K III]

Here in ONE picture...what a lucky girl my Princess Sara is...

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g231/cpabolting/DSC01516.jpg

Keith,
is that the foam seat you offered for people who want to try it?;)
I would even wear a long-sleeve shirt.:lol:

You won't get much sleep tonight, I am sure. Enjoy playing and don't forget to post a soundclip tomorrow.

A wonderful thread, Keith. Thank you.

[cpabolting]

Very nice indeed! I do believe there is something "magical" about brazilian. I do love that stuff. Congratulations, she does look like a work of art.

Thank you Peter. It is exceptional.