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FromDreams 05-01-2011 08:26 PM

THREE AMAZING OLSONS UNDER CONSTRUCTION - An SJ, a Jumbo and a Dread!
 
I am posting the builds of three amazing Olson Guitars made by master craftsman James Olson of Circle Pines, MN for a good friend of mine. What amazing guitars this guys makes. Check out Olson guitars at www.olsonguitars.com. Will post pictures and things progress.

Specifications:
1. Brazilian SJ cutaway #1350, cedar top, antique gold tuners, custom partial vine inlays, partial vine on headstock, clear pickguard, inlaid "O" on the back and front of the headstock, headstock perimeter paua and fretboard perimeter paua, Brazilian rosewood on front and back of headstock, wide paua and Brazilian rosewood rosette, ebony bridge and fretboard, fossilized walrus ivory bridgepins, end pin and strap button. Rare Brazilian rosewood neck, one of only five in existence and rare museum piece of Brazilian rosewood for the back. Blue granite Calton carbon fiber case

2. Brazilian Jumbo cutaway, #1351, Adirondack spruce top, antique gold tuners, full vine inlay, partial vine on headstock, clear pickguard, inlaid "O" on the back and front of the headstock, headstock perimeter paua Brazilian rosewood on front and back of headstock, wide paua and Brazilian rosewood rosette, ebony bridge and fretboard, fossilized walrus ivory bridgepins, LR Baggs Anthem. "Special" Brazilian rosewood for the back. White Calton carbon fiber case with blue interior.

3. Tiger myrtle cutaway dread, #1355, rare heavy bearclaw spruce top, antique gold tuners, tiger myrtle on front and back of headstock, clear pickguard, inlaid "O" on the back and front of the headstock, headstock perimeter paua and fretboard perimeter paua. One of a kind ebony fretboard base with tiger myrtle paua bordered inset that will make up the majority of the fretboard (you will see a black ebony border then the paua then the tiger myrtle inside that), so it won't have any inlays for fret markers, double paua ring (one inner and one outer with Tiger Myrtle in the middle for the rosette, tiger myrtle bridge, fossilized walrus ivory bridgepins, LR Baggs Anthem. Orange and blue tie dye Calton carbon fiber case.

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...ammey/1350.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/.../1351jumbo.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...mey/1355tm.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...1351jumbo1.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...ey/1355tm1.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...mey/13501a.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...entgroup-a.jpg

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Here is a picture of what the tiger myrtle will look like under finish:

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...11RichTM11.jpg


Also the fretboard will be very similar to this one, except instead of snakewood, the insert will be tiger myrtle:

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...ardcloseup.jpg

TaylorsAllKinds 05-01-2011 08:31 PM

That is one staggering batch of guitars.... but three gooing at the same time? That is amazing!

DaveNJ 05-01-2011 08:49 PM

I think most of us know who's buying these Olsons... :)

Ilovetaylors 05-02-2011 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveNJ (Post 2602388)
I think most of us know who's buying these Olsons... :)

who? give us some hints

jeastman 05-02-2011 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveNJ (Post 2602388)
I think most of us know who's buying these Olsons... :)

I'll only be certain when I see a "Tampa, FL" address label :)

Ilovetaylors 05-02-2011 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeastman (Post 2602498)
I'll only be certain when I see a "Tampa, FL" address label :)

yea I know who it is now.

Haven't seen him posting at afg in awhile. =P

vicov 05-02-2011 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ilovetaylors (Post 2602524)
yea I know who it is now.

Haven't seen him posting at afg in awhile. =P

........& now he's posting by proxy.

jeastman 05-02-2011 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ilovetaylors (Post 2602524)
yea I know who it is now.

Haven't seen him posting at afg in awhile. =P

Yeah, he got caught in a words war which is a no win situation for anyone.
Good reminder to follow the #1 rule :)
Too bad, he seemed like a good guy.

jperryrocks 05-02-2011 06:12 AM

Love the Brazilian, but I'm not a huge fan of the look that tiger myrtle.

K III 05-02-2011 07:19 AM

I love Olsons and if I could pull it off, I would not hesitate to get another one.

FromDreams 05-02-2011 08:49 AM

THREE AMAZING OLSONS UNDER CONSTRUCTION - An SJ, a Jumbo and a Dread!
 
I am from North Miami Beach but it doesn't really matter does it? I understand that Jim Olson is not only a Master Craftsman, but is a real pleasure to work with. I am amazed every time my hands have had the good fortune to play an Olson at how balanced and articulate they are. Maybe one day I will have one of my own. Until then.....

jperryrocks 05-02-2011 10:05 AM

Keep the pics coming.

Proxy or not, you can never have too many olson build pics.

Especially the high dollar ones.

FromDreams 05-02-2011 11:47 AM

Are there any Ryan BRW Guitar Lovers out there..?
 
Are there any Ryan BRW Guitar Lovers out there..?
http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...30#post2475630

Billy Boy 05-02-2011 12:07 PM

Wow! I feel so fortunate to have my one Olson! Three!!! Amazing! The descriptions show some fantastic Olsons in the works, and I look forward to seeing more of this thread. Congratulations to the purchaser!!!

K III 05-02-2011 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy Boy (Post 2602994)
Wow! I feel so fortunate to have my one Olson! Three!!! Amazing! The descriptions show some fantastic Olsons in the works, and I look forward to seeing more of this thread. Congratulations to the purchaser!!!

+1

BTW: The set for the jumbo was one of my favorites as well. I didn't choose it because of its lighter color, but the figure is quite cool.
http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...n%20SJ/138.jpg


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