Jim Olson #1400 – Collector Series SJ in Brazilian Rosewood
To commemorate his 1,400th guitar, Jim Olson has crafted a Collector Series SJ from 2012 that reflects the detail, refinement, and musicality that define his work. Built from highly figured Brazilian Rosewood, this instrument showcases Olson’s nuanced aesthetic and tonal sensibility.
The guitar features Paua abalone top trim with a Style-42 fingerboard extension, and matching back perimeter and end wedge detailing. A Paua-bordered headstock frames a solid 14K gold infilled “O” logo, a subtle yet striking signature touch.
A wide Paua and Brazilian Rosewood rosette anchors the top, while the peghead back veneer and neck, also Brazilian, is accented with WBW purfling for added visual depth.
The fingerboard is brought to life with a custom inlay by Larry Robinson, featuring solid gold vine work interwoven with various shell elements—offering a quiet sense of celebration for this milestone build.
A refined, richly appointed Olson—designed to honor a remarkable career of craftsmanship and tone.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, james, taylor, 1400
Jim’s guitars have been part of our shop since the beginning, and this #1400 Collector Series SJ is a beautiful marker of just how consistent and refined his work continues to be. The details are tasteful, the tone is pure Olson—smooth, balanced, and effortless to play. A fitting celebration of a remarkable legacy. 
The strength of individual notes stands out to me as being particularly muscular and powerful. Midrange is extra thick and full, complementing a sweet but focused sparkle on the top end. Lots of overtone bloom across the registers, plus I was happy to find that there's great headroom under the hood, especially for a Cedar top. This is one Olson you can lean on the strings with a flatpick and it doesn't flag. Add to all of this the extensive Larry Robinson inlays in gold and intensely figured and dramatic Brazilian Rosewood, and it's a fitting celebration of Jim's milestone 1400th build. 1 in stock
| Scale Length | 25.4 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.75 in |
| String Spacing | 2.25 in |
| Woods | Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian |
Jim Olson #1400 – Collector Series SJ in Brazilian Rosewood To commemorate his 1,400th guitar, Jim Olson has crafted a Collector Series SJ from 2012 that reflects the detail, refinement, and musicality that define his work. Built from highly figured Brazilian Rosewood, this instrument showcases Olson’s nuanced aesthetic and tonal sensibility
Jim’s guitars have been part of our shop since the beginning, and this #1400 Collector Series SJ is a beautiful marker of just how consistent and refined his work continues to be. The details are tasteful, the tone is pure Olson—smooth, balanced, and effortless to play
The strength of individual notes stands out to me as being particularly muscular and powerful. Midrange is extra thick and full, complementing a sweet but focused sparkle on the top end 