SOLD: James Olson Dreadnought, Cutaway, Rare, Nitro, Pre CNC, St. Paul Stamp, 1989

[Robbypad]

1989 Olson dreadnought. Mahogany/Sitka guitar is in excellent + condition. Nitro finish has no checking. Guitar sounds great, plays like an Olson & is a collector's item. You wont find Olson dreadnoughts because people don't sell & not many were built.

There is the St Paul, MN stamp on it vs. the current Circle Pines, MN stamp. This guitar was built before Jim began using CNC machine & it has nitrocellulose finish. CNC (computer numeric control) and the newer UV cured polyurethane finish both began in 1999, 10 years after this guitar was built.

The photo of the mic in the sound hole is dated. I replaced the original mic/pickup this year with a Baggs LB6, the same pickup as Jim Olson puts in his guitars, including those of James Taylor.


$SOLD, shipping included to continental USA

Guitar James Olson Dreadnaught #230
Case Original Tweed hard shell case
Cutaway Florentine
Total Length 41 3/8"
Body Length 20"
Upper Bout 11 7/16"
Waist 10 11/16"
Lower Bout 15 3/4"
Depth 3 5/8" to 4 6/8" @ heel
Nut Width 1.75", 1 3/4", 44.45mm
String Spacing @ Bridge 2 1/8"
Radius 15"
Scale 25.375"
Electronics L.R. Baggs LB6 Under Saddle Pickup
Fingerboard Ebony with m.o.p. dots
Finish Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Frets to Neck 14
Frets Total 20
Inlays Abalone rosette, dot fretboard markers, O logo on headstock, herringbone backstrip, top, back & rosette purfling.
Neck Truss Rod 2 way adjustable in headstock
Nut Bone
Pickguard Clear mylar
Rosette Black/White/Black and Herringbone Circles
Saddle L.R. Baggs LB6 Under Saddle Pickup
Serial # 230
Tuners Chrome Schaller Tuners/Chrome Buttons
Where Made St. Paul, MN
Back Mahogany
Binding Tortoise
Bridge Ebony
Headstock 5 piece with Brazilian Rosewood front overlay
Neck 5 Piece mahog/maple/mahog/maple/mahog
Sides Mahogany
Top Sitka Spruce
Year Made 1989

Olson #230 1989 (2) (2015_12_06 20_16_41 UTC) by Bruce Robinson, on Flickr

Olson #230 1989 (3) (2015_12_06 20_16_41 UTC) by Bruce Robinson, on Flickr

Olson #230 1989 (4) (2015_12_06 20_16_41 UTC) by Bruce Robinson, on Flickr

Olson #230 1989 (5) (2015_12_06 20_16_41 UTC) by Bruce Robinson, on Flickr

Olson #230 1989 (6) (2015_12_06 20_16_41 UTC) by Bruce Robinson, on Flickr

Olson #230 1989 (7) (2015_12_06 20_16_41 UTC) by Bruce Robinson, on Flickr

Olson #230 1989 (8) (2015_12_06 20_16_41 UTC) by Bruce Robinson, on Flickr

Olson #230 1989 (9) (2015_12_06 20_16_41 UTC) by Bruce Robinson, on Flickr

Olson #230 1989 (10) (2015_12_06 20_16_41 UTC) by Bruce Robinson, on Flickr

Olson #230 1989 (11) (2015_12_06 20_16_41 UTC) by Bruce Robinson, on Flickr

Olson #230 1989 (12) (2015_12_06 20_16_41 UTC) by Bruce Robinson, on Flickr

Olson #230 1989 (13) (2015_12_06 20_16_41 UTC) by Bruce Robinson, on Flickr

Olson #230 1989 (17) (2015_12_06 20_16_41 UTC) by Bruce Robinson, on Flickr

Olson #230 1989 (18) (2015_12_06 20_16_41 UTC) by Bruce Robinson, on Flickr

Olson #230 1989 (25) (2015_12_06 20_16_41 UTC) by Bruce Robinson, on Flickr

[KalamazooGuy]

Now that is impressive. GLWS

[Robbypad]

Kalamazoo Guy,

Yep, an Olson from the original James Taylor batch in 1989! And, in superb condition!

[Robbypad]

James Olson 1989 dread in superb condition!

Same year as James Taylor first ones.........1989.

[Robbypad]

Beautiful 1989 Olson dreadnaught which is from the same year as James Taylor's first two Olsons.

Make me an offer and you'll be thrilled. This is a really fine guitar.

BR

[nootis]

Very cool guitar Bruce. I see the Schaller tuners were made in "West" Germany. Another nod to it's age and a reminder of an age gone by.

Folks, Bruce is great to deal with and he knows his stuff. GLWTS

[Robbypad]

Hey Nootis,

Yes this Olson smacks of his great guitars just prior to his hitting it big with James Taylor. And 33 years old in superb shape! A collector's piece for certain.

Robbypad

[Robbypad]

This Olson Dreadnaught is a beautiful specimen, in fantastic condition and plays like it should, being a Jim Olson crafted guitar.

Bring offers

[Robbypad]

SOLD: James Olson Dreadnought, Cutaway, Rare, Nitro, Pre CNC, St. Paul Stamp, 1989

[/B]1989 Olson dreadnought. Mahogany/Sitka guitar is in excellent + condition. Nitro finish has no checking. Guitar sounds great, plays like an Olson & is a collector's item. You wont find Olson dreadnoughts because people don't sell & not many were built.

There is the St Paul, MN stamp on it vs. the current Circle Pines, MN stamp. This guitar was built before Jim began using CNC machine & it has nitrocellulose finish. CNC (computer numeric control) and the newer UV cured polyurethane finish both began in 1999, 10 years after this guitar was built.

The photo of the mic in the sound hole is dated. I replaced the original mic/pickup this year with a Baggs LB6, the same pickup as Jim Olson puts in his guitars, including those of James Taylor.


$SOLD, shipping included to continental USA

Guitar James Olson Dreadnaught #230
Case Original Tweed hard shell case
Cutaway Florentine
Total Length 41 3/8"
Body Length 20"
Upper Bout 11 7/16"
Waist 10 11/16"
Lower Bout 15 3/4"
Depth 3 5/8" to 4 6/8" @ heel
Nut Width 1.75", 1 3/4", 44.45mm
String Spacing @ Bridge 2 1/8"
Radius 15"
Scale 25.375"
Electronics L.R. Baggs LB6 Under Saddle Pickup
Fingerboard Ebony with m.o.p. dots
Finish Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Frets to Neck 14
Frets Total 20
Inlays Abalone rosette, dot fretboard markers, O logo on headstock, herringbone backstrip, top, back & rosette purfling.
Neck Truss Rod 2 way adjustable in headstock
Nut Bone
Pickguard Clear mylar
Rosette Black/White/Black and Herringbone Circles
Saddle L.R. Baggs LB6 Under Saddle Pickup
Serial # 230
Tuners Chrome Schaller Tuners/Chrome Buttons
Where Made St. Paul, MN
Back Mahogany
Binding Tortoise
Bridge Ebony
Headstock 5 piece with Brazilian Rosewood front overlay
Neck 5 Piece mahog/maple/mahog/maple/mahog
Sides Mahogany
Top Sitka Spruce
Year Made 1989