Olson Build SJ Cutaway - Started 9/2009 #1301

[cpabolting]

Jim knows how impatient I am so he updates me often LOL

[690MBCOMMANDO]

Jim knows how impatient I am so he updates me often LOL

I warmed him up for ya a couple of times...he's properly conditioned now :lol:

[cpabolting]

I have no doubt many are like me...

[sehnsucht77]

I am the opposite. I like the buildup of anticipation and excitement. I don't want to see anything about the guitar if I can help it - when it is done it is done. I figure that when the guitar is done, I will have tons of time to spend with it through recording sessions and gigs so I won't hamper the artisan at work and I prefer to let him do his "thang."

[Hambone]

Am I the only one that can appreciate the anatomical correctness of this guitar?

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

You should name it "Doris".

[cpabolting]

You should name it "Doris".

Delores for you Seinfeld fans....and perhaps it may be spongeworthy LOL

[cpabolting]

I am only a month or so into this build and I am already waiting for my guitar!

[zeebee]

Anyone else find this thread amusing on many levels.

[cpabolting]

Anyone else find this thread amusing on many levels.

Me, I think so. LOL

[Cornerstone Guitars]

Hey, are you holding out on us??

[cpabolting]

Hey, are you holding out on us??

Holding out what, pictures? I post them as fast as I can get them in my hands.

[cpabolting]

Hey, are you holding out on us??

By the way Peter, when is your guitar coming to Tampa?

[Cornerstone Guitars]

The Olivewood guitar just got sold. So I will replace it with the Brazilian Zion to complete the trip. It may be a few more weeks before it makes it to Florida.

[SGretsch001]

Some cool pics in this thread. Looks like it will be a fine guitar.

James Olson really goes for it when it comes to building a lot of guitars at the same time it looks like

[missouri.picker]

James Olson really goes for it when it comes to building a lot of guitars at the same time it looks like
Normally I don't think that to be a good thing, but I have never played an Olson, I know James taylor likes 'em.

[K III]

Anyone else find this thread amusing on many levels.

Yes, in an almost three-dimensional way :D

[cpabolting]

Normally I don't think that to be a good thing, but I have never played an Olson, I know James taylor likes 'em.

They truly are amazing.

[cpabolting]

Well fans....here we go again. How exciting is this!
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g231/cpabolting/Olson%201301/keith4.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g231/cpabolting/Olson%201301/keith5.jpg
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http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g231/cpabolting/Olson%201301/keith9.jpghttp://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g231/cpabolting/keith10.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g231/cpabolting/Olson%201301/keith11.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g231/cpabolting/Olson%201301/keith12.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g231/cpabolting/Olson%201301/keith13.jpg

Incredible!

[hurricanebob]

Most luthiers make guitars in batches...it's just more efficient.

[cpabolting]

Yet he manages to take one and treat it like it is his only one.

[tpp]

Very nice, nice indeed.

[vicov]

Normally I don't think that to be a good thing, but I have never played an Olson, I know James taylor likes 'em.

MP you really should get to try one, cedar/eir SJ would suit you just fine.
Vic

[1cubilindo]

And the rest..

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g231/cpabolting/cut-awayrimsall.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g231/cpabolting/cutawayrims.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g231/cpabolting/koehlerbackbraces.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g231/cpabolting/koehlerparts.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g231/cpabolting/topsbacksandbraces.jpg

Wow. Looks cool. He has a Henry Ford thing going on. How many guitars do they produce yearly?

[cpabolting]

NOT 100 guitars, more like 36 guitars. The master himself has corrected me. LOL

[Glennwillow]

Keith,

Thanks for the photos and the traveling commentary. This is very interesting and educational. I can just imagine how gorgeous your guitar will look and sound.

Very nice!
- Glenn

[cpabolting]

Keith,

Thanks for the photos and the traveling commentary. This is very interesting and educational. I can just imagine how gorgeous your guitar will look and sound.

Very nice!
- Glenn

I have some incredible guitars...but this one really is special

[Glennwillow]

I have some incredible guitars...but this one really is special
Yes, you do. Olsons, though -- they are just incredible. I'd love to own one some day... HECK! just play one one day!

- Glenn

[cc132]

about 100 guitars.

Unless I am doing my math wrong, Jim Olson's shop has the highest gross-income to business-size ratio I have ever heard of.

Based on the pictures, I can certainly see why. This guitar is going to be heirloom quality.

[cpabolting]

Unless I am doing my math wrong, Jim Olson's shop has the highest gross-income to business-size ratio I have ever heard of.

Based on the pictures, I can certainly see why. This guitar is going to be heirloom quality.

I have been corrected by the master himself......

36 guitars a year....

[cc132]

I have been corrected by the master himself......

36 guitars a year....

Makes sense. Based on your pics, it looks like he does 18 at a time.

That's still a very impressive output for one man. I cannot think of another individual with that sort of GDP, short of artists like Damien Hirst.