Recently Sold

We now have over 40 guitars on our recently sold pages. These photos represent some of Jim's finest recent work.
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1300th Brazilian SJ

This guitar was done to commemorate Jim's 1300th guitar. Numbered consecutively starting with number 1, Jim has always done something special for every 100th, and this is no exception. The guitar features figured Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and a Master grade Ceder top. Larry Robinson floral inlays with a commemorative 1300th theme. Paua shell appointments. Comes with the "Collector Series" designation lasered on the neck block. A Calton "deluxe" flight case with "O" logo embossed on the lid...... Sold

"Hula Girl" Koa SJ

At the owners request we named this guitar "Hula Girl" because of the Hula Girl Hibiscus flower inlays by Larry Robinson. Sitka spruce top. Paua shell top edge, back center strip and end wedge borders. Paua and Brazilian rosewood rosette. Dark Brazilian rosewood binding. Brazilian rosewood peghead front with ebony binding. Koa peghead back with ebony binding. Gold Gotoh tuners with ebony buttons....Calton case.. sold

Brazilian SJ "Museum Guitar"

This guitar was created for display at the "Plains Art Museum" in Fargo, North Dakota. The display was called the "Art of the Guitar" and ran from Febraury to July of 2009. It is now available for sale. A "Special Reserve" highly figured Brazilian Rosewood SJ. Perhaps the most unique piece of Brazilian Jim has ever encountered. This guitar has all the options! Master Grade Western red Cedar top. Paua top edge with Paua 42 style fingerboard extension. Paua top and back edge perimeters. Brazilian Rosewood and Paua rosette. Brazilian bindings with Brazilian and Paua end wedge borders . Paua fingerboard and headstock perimeter edging. Full vine inlay on fingerboard and partial vine on headstock front with Paua infilled "O". Brazilian Rosewood peghead back veneer with WBW purfling and ebony edging. All inlay and every aspect of construction performed soley by Jim. Includes "Deluxe" Calton case..........SOLD

30th Anniversary Guitars

These guitars were designed and made to celebrate Jim's 30th year of guitar making. Only two were produced. One with a cut-away and one without.

Brazilian Cedar SJ's, these commemorative guitars featured fingerboard inlays by Larry Robinson. Old growth, vertical grain "special reserve" Brazilian back and sides. The outer neck laminates are also a "first" and are of old growth Brazilian Rosewood. Other features include Brazilian and paua shell rosettes, select Paua shell top edging with 42 style fingerboard extension. Paua shell back perimeter edge and end wedge borders. Brazilian head back veneer with ebony binding and WBW purfling. The heel cap is Brazilian, bound with ebony and bordered with WBW purfling. Fossilized Ivory nut, saddle, and bridge pins. Gold Gotoh tuners with "O" logos and ebony buttons. Calton deluxe case with embossed "O" logo on lid.

30th Anniversary Cutaway

Premiere Guitar magazine did a brief feature on Jim's 30th Anniversary Cutaway that you can view here Click on their feature to enlarge.

Pink Ivory SJ

Pink ivory is an African wood and is extrememly rare in sizes large enough for guitars. This wood is *NOT* stained. This is the natural color of the wood. A first for Olson guitars. This guitar sports a European Spruce top, wide paua rosette. Paua top perimeter edging, back center strip, and end wedge borders. Dark Brazilian fingerboard, bridge, and headstock. The Hummingbird inlays are done by Craig Lavin.

Pernambuco SJ

Pernambuco is an extrememly rare Brazilian wood know mostly for its use in violin bows. It is almost never seen in sizes large enough for guitar backs and sides. This is a first ever for an Olson guitar. Peacock inlay by Larry Robinson

The "Tree" Mahogany SJ

A highly figured Honduran Mahogany SJ with a Cedar top. This rare Mahogany was from the famous "Tree" that was written about in "Fine Woodworking" magazine because of its rare and beautiful figure. Brazilian top edge perimeter, back center strip, end wedge borders, bindings and headstock veneers.

Brazilian Rosewood SJ cut-away

The Brazilian Rosewood in this guitar came from a salvaged "beam" that Jim was able to purchase during a trip to Brazil. Old growth, straight grained and quarter sawn, it sports the characteristics many consider the "grail" of Brazilian. Paua shell top perimeter edge, back center strip, and end wedge borders. Optional paua fingerboard and headstock edging. Koa bindings with Koa infilled doves and "O" logo.

Pernambuco SJ

An extremely rare Brazilian wood, this beautiful three-dimensional Pernambuco back and sides is mostly known for violin bows. A master grade European spruce top, ebony fingerboard and bridge. Ebony headstock with Pernambuco headstock back inset. Paua abalone infilled dove fingerboard inlays with matching infilled dove bridge wings. Paua infilled headstock “O” logo. Paua backstrip and end wedge borders. Dark Pernambuco body bindings and pernambuco heel cap insert. Custom large “one ring” Paua abalone rosette. Fingerboard wbw purfling. Satin Gold Gotoh tuners with "O" logo and ebony buttons. Honey beige Calton deluxe case with embossed "O" logo on lid. SOLD

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