• The SJ Custom is the most popular model from renowned luthier James Olson. This particular example, built in 1998, delivers clear, ringing tones and showcases Olson’s exceptional craftsmanship. It features a small jumbo body with a solid spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides, paired with a 5-piece neck and ebony fingerboard. Premium appointments include herringbone inlay, tortoise-style binding, and pearl dot fingerboard markers. Comes with a Geib-style hardshell case. Made in the USA. On consignment.


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    Condition Notes: Neck reset by our shop, minor strumming wear top, minor finish cracks, previously repaired bass side crack, electronics removed

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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.

  • SN 775
  • 1998
  • Gloss natural finish
  • Double bound 15-1/4" body
  • Solid woods
  • Spruce top
  • Scalloped X-brace
  • Tortoise plastic binding
  • Herringtone top purfling, rosette and backstrip
  • Indian rosewood back and sides
  • 5-piece 14-fret maple/mahogany/rosewood neck with volute
  • Ebony fingerboard, pearl dot inlays
  • 20 frets, 1-3/4" nut, 25-3/8" scale
  • Tortoise plastic pickguard
  • Ebony bridge
  • Schaller tuners, ebony buttons
  • Ebony peghead overlay with purflings, pearl "O" logo
  • Geib-style hard shell case (brown lining)
  • Made in USA
  • Consignment

James Olson SJ Custom Acoustic Guitar (1998)

James Olson SJ Custom Acoustic Guitar (1998)

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SKU: 20U-221896

$18,000 USD
$18,000.00 USD
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The SJ Custom is the most popular model from renowned luthier James Olson. This particular example, built in 1998, delivers clear, ringing tones and showcases Olson’s exceptional craftsmanship. It features a small jumbo body with a solid spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides, paired with a 5-piece neck and ebony fingerboard. Premium appointments include herringbone inlay, tortoise-style binding, and pearl dot fingerboard markers. Comes with a Geib-style hardshell case. Made in the USA. On consignment.

This product is in Excellent condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Neck reset by our shop, minor strumming wear top, minor finish cracks, previously repaired bass side crack, electronics removed
More Details

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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.

  • SN 775
  • 1998
  • Gloss natural finish
  • Double bound 15-1/4" body
  • Solid woods
  • Spruce top
  • Scalloped X-brace
  • Tortoise plastic binding
  • Herringtone top purfling, rosette and backstrip
  • Indian rosewood back and sides
  • 5-piece 14-fret maple/mahogany/rosewood neck with volute
  • Ebony fingerboard, pearl dot inlays
  • 20 frets, 1-3/4" nut, 25-3/8" scale
  • Tortoise plastic pickguard
  • Ebony bridge
  • Schaller tuners, ebony buttons
  • Ebony peghead overlay with purflings, pearl "O" logo
  • Geib-style hard shell case (brown lining)
  • Made in USA
  • Consignment
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