"Jim Olson's one of the finest builders today. I know him well. Next year, he'll build about 60 guitars. If you're considering ordering one, I would suggest that you do it now. He has quite a waiting list. The people who own his guitars seem to be quite happy." Bob Taylor, Taylor Guitars (Kamikaze,Vol. 5, issue 36, pp. 12-13)

James Olson is truly one of the top master luthiers in this golden age of custom guitar making (one of the nicest guys around too!). Having the nickname "Jig Man" (or "Jigmeister"), his many custom jigs enable him to set and repeat his exacting standards. The consistency of quality on all his creations is amazing! Jim has one of the most immaculate and beautiful guitars available. And now that he is not taking ANY orders until further notice, after he already had a back order of over 2 years, they are in greater demand.

Tour Jim Olson's shop (By friend and fellow luthier Charlie Hoffman)

Interview with Jim Olson ("No Secrets, No Edens: In The Shop With Jim Olson, Olson Guitars", Kamikaze, ibid.)

Interview with Jim Olson 2 ("The Art of the Handmade Guitar", Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine, No. 10, pp. 31-33)

Artists who play Olsons and have made them famous include Phil Keaggy, James Taylor, Paul McCartney, Sting, David Wilcox, Leo Kottke, Michael Card, Kathy Mattea, Wes King, Patty Larkin and Justin Hayward, among others. (How about you?)