Olson SJ BRW - Page 7

JoeCharter · #91 05-11-2013, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by stringjunky

Here's the colour version so you have more realistic view:

You're the best. I was just going to ask whether you'd mind processing the colour version as well but didn't want to bother you.

stringjunky · #92 05-11-2013, 01:48 PM

If you want me to tweak it size-wise or anything just post what you want and I'll have a go. Here's a small version in case you might think along this line.

keyshore · #93 05-12-2013, 11:29 PM

Hey Joe,

You must forgive me as I am going to be frank. You have decided to do a Olson guitar in vintage style which is a great idea and we will get to see an Olson of the 90s with all those classy appointments. However IMHO such a large pickguard may not look good even with the monkey!! I say this with a disclaimer as there is no telling what Jim will do with this idea, he may yet turn it into something unique and classy. I would have wanted a small pickguard like my Bourgeois show below.

If you wish I can contact Bonni Lloyd at Bourgeois guitar and try to get the source of their pickguards and then you can send it directly to Jim.

Best,

Keyshore

JoeCharter · #94 05-12-2013, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by keyshore

Hey Joe,

You must forgive me as I am going to be frank. You have decided to do a Olson guitar in vintage style which is a great idea and we will get to see an Olson of the 90s with all those classy appointments. However IMHO such a large pickguard may not look good even with the monkey!! I say this with a disclaimer as there is no telling what Jim will do with this idea, he may yet turn it into something unique and classy. I would have wanted a small pickguard like my Bourgeois show below.

Hi Keyshore,

I also own a Bourgeois which came with a nice looking firestripe pickguard. Except the radius of the pickguard doesn't match the radius of the rings around the sound hole, so I thrashed it. A lot of pickguards seem to have the same problem and I think it is pure negligence. The guitar is beyond excellent but that pickguard was a piece of junk. I don't know where they get their pickguards but I know I don't want another one from the same vendor.

As for the monkey, I know it's not America's favourite pet but hey, even Michael Jackson had one, so it can't be that weird, right?

My Chinese zodiac sign is actually dragon but I always preferred the monkey.

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Originally Posted by keyshore

If you wish I can contact Bonni Lloyd at Bourgeois guitar and try to get the source of their pickguards and then you can send it directly to Jim.

Thank you for the offer. But after all this time in the industry, I won't insult Jim's resourcefulness by sending him a pickguard.

stringjunky · #95 05-13-2013, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeCharter

Hi Keyshore,

As for the monkey, I know it's not America's favourite pet but hey, even Michael Jackson had one, so it can't be that weird, right?

My Chinese zodiac sign is actually dragon but I always preferred the monkey.

Mau, it's your guitar...you don't need to justify it. Besides, if you went off the idea of a motif on the pickguard at some point and wanted to sell it, it's no great shakes to put another one on is it? If you didn't have done what you wanted, it wouldn't be a 'custom' guitar would it?

I think what you want is cool and personal.

JoeCharter · #96 05-13-2013, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by stringjunky

Mau, it's your guitar...you don't need to justify it. Besides, if you went off the idea of a motif on the pickguard at some point and wanted to sell it, it's no great shakes to put another one on is it? If you didn't have done what you wanted, it wouldn't be a 'custom' guitar would it?

I think what you want is cool and personal.

Thanks for your support. It's a cool discussion to have anyway. And my decision isn't set in stone at this point.

When I was a kid, I really liked Michael Jackson but my parents didn't approve. Now I feel like sky is the limit.

usb_chord · #97 05-13-2013, 08:45 AM

I hereby christen this new Olson...

Bubbles.

#98 05-17-2013, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeCharter

Just had to reiterate how awesome this piece of BRW is. Amazing coloration and figure! How fortunate you are to have Jim building this SJ for you using it

Billy Boy · #99 05-17-2013, 03:48 PM

Astounding!!!

JoeCharter · #**100** 05-17-2013, 04:23 PM

Thanks, guys.

My guitar is probably one of the cheapest/plainest guitars to come out of the Olson shop this year -- but that didn't keep Jim from offering me (what I think is) an über fine piece of BRW.

I promised Jim I would play and cherish his guitars for decades to come and that I wouldn't trade them away. Between the Tree and this set of BRW, I am really spoiled.

#**101** 05-17-2013, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeCharter

My guitar is probably one of the cheapest/plainest guitars to come out of the Olson shop this year -- but that didn't keep Jim from offering me (what I think is) an über fine piece of BRW.

Um "plain" and that set of BRW are mutually exclusive, my friend, no matter what guitar it's attached to

Water cooled · #**102** 05-18-2013, 09:48 AM

Took the plunge Mau! Got on the list for one of Jim's last JT Signature SJ's. Hoping to see it around the time your SJ is completed. I understand the whole batch gets finished together. May be a long summer, however I trust it'll be worth the wait. Thank you for posting the potential availability of the last of these magnificent guitars.

Best regards,
Robert

#**103** 05-18-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Water cooled

Took the plunge Mau! Got on the list for one of Jim's last JT Signature SJ's. Hoping to see it around the time your SJ is completed. I understand the whole batch gets finished together. May be a long summer, however I trust it'll be worth the wait. Thank you for posting the potential availability of the last of these magnificent guitars.

Best regards,
Robert

That's great news, Robert! You'll have no regrets.

JoeCharter · #**104** 05-18-2013, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Water cooled

Took the plunge Mau! Got on the list for one of Jim's last JT Signature SJ's. Hoping to see it around the time your SJ is completed. I understand the whole batch gets finished together. May be a long summer, however I trust it'll be worth the wait. Thank you for posting the potential availability of the last of these magnificent guitars.

Best regards,
Robert

Congrats, Robert. You got yourself a keeper.

Water cooled · #**105** 05-18-2013, 02:55 PM

Thank you both Jon and Mau. I made my decision based on lots of your input here on the forum. I'm truly very excited and can hardy wait. I'll see if I can ask Jim for a few photos even though I believe the guitars are well into the process, however it would be nice to just take a peek.

Robert