Olson SJ BRW
I've only had my Olson SJ "The Tree" for a bit over a week and I've already nearly dinged it twice.
The first time I stopped about an inch away from banging the top against the mic stand. And the second time I actually swung the guitar against that same mic stand -- but miraculously the metal pole got stuck between two tuner buttons and never touched the wood. A friend of mine actually had to help me separate the two objects. All of this is telling me that I need a less blingy Olson. It's not a matter of money as there isn't that much of a difference -- but a plain guitar always survives a few marks better than one with paua all over the place. And quite objectively, the Olson SJ is a really good fit with my visual and sonic preferences. So I've asked Jim to build me something similar to James Taylor's signature guitar -- but with BRW back and sides and BRW veneer on the back of the peghead. Everything else, including the three-ring rosette, the solid MOP inlays and even the black pickguard, will be "vintage" spec. Here's a picture of the guitar that inspired me: http://www.acousticguitar.com/issues/ag113/GAtaylor.jpg So another Olson build will start in just a few months. Yes, it's very unreasonable -- but we only live once... ;) Happy New Year! |
Congrats on your beautiful guitar... are you planning to have another cedar topped SJ??? One of the best Olsons I have played had an Engelmann spruce over braz... Happy New Gear, I mean Happy New Year:D
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Yes it will be another cedar top Olson. Sonically it won't be too far off the one I already have -- but it's semi important for me to own a guitar that is close enough to JT's main guitar. As silly as it may seem, I really want that black pickguard! ;) If all goes well, I'll commission a blingy Olson with a spruce top in 2014. |
If I were blessed enough to own an Olson, it would look exactly like that. Great choice!
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I wish I wish I wish. You are a lucky man joe ;) |
You are ordering an Olson beater? Dang!
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Ok, Joe, you are not helping my contentment with this new thread!!! :D
Seriously, I am very excited for you and am eager to watch this thread as it develops. As I mentioned to you before, IF I am able to commission a second Olson, it will definitely be spruce/RW non-cutaway. But no pick guard, not even clear. I just can't do it :) But I know what you are going for here (classic JT). |
Oh, my goodness, Mau! Already "The Tree" Olson, and now a braz/cedar on order, and potentially a braz/spruce in a couple of years?!?! I save my pennies to get my one Olson, and I feel very fortunate to own that. It's currently shown on Jim's website under "Recently Sold" at the bottom of page 3. Not much bling, but I sure love it!
http://www.olsonguitars.com/rs.php?page=3 I look forward to your continuing this thread once the build begins. |
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I actually saw a similarly appointed model at Jim's shop -- and in person it is really gorgeous. The photos often make the guitar look a bit bland -- but with the pickguard on it has a great vibe. |
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I grew up in a suburb of Montreal dreaming of owning a car so I could stay out past 11 pm. Now I live downtown and call a taxi when I have to go anywhere. Huge yearly savings. I've also lived in the same modest place for the past 10 years and my mortgage accounts for less than 5% of my income. I'll look for a bigger place when I run out of storage room for my guitars! ;) |
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I treat my guitars very nicely but I do play long hours -- wear and tear will inevitably show up. I'm not much of a collector but I'd like to spare the ornate Olson a bit if I can... ;) |
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Yeah I call it my "faux JTSM". From the front it'll be just like the signature model. I actually prefer the JTSM I to the new/upgraded model. I meant to ask you, do you use your Charis and Olson in similar contexts or do you try to spare the Olson a bit when you choose which instrument to play/gig with? I was curious to know what motivated you to commission those three builds. |
Wow! Another Olson? :eek:
I guess as a previous customer you must get preferential access to Jim's build schedule. That's amazing! Congrats big guy! I know you can make em' sing. Seems only fitting you should have a few. :) |
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