Morris W-30 Acoustic Dreadnought 1981
Morris W-30 dreadnought, made in Japan circa 1981, natural finish. Morris is one of Japan's most successful and longest running acoustic builders. The brand was launched in 1967 by luthier Toshio "Mori" Moridaira and still produces high quality acoustic guitars in Japan today. Being a couple of notches above their most basic model in it's day, this one has a beautiful striped rosewood back and some pretty binding around the top. The tone is strong: thick and throaty, with plenty of natural bass and a dry, airy midrange. It's an easy player and a charming old soul. Simple and effective!
Model: Morris W-30
Made: Japan, 1981 approx
Serial: 111500
Finish: natural, gloss poly
Body: spruce top, rosewood back and sides, all laminate, square shoulder dreadnought shape
Neck: mahogany, rosewood fretboard, 25.5" scale, 12" radius, soft V shape
Weight: 2.090kg
Mods: none
Pickup: none
Accessories: none
Cosmetic Condition Notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has scuffs on the end, back and top edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear and a few dents on the back only, there's a decent one behind the fifth fret approx. The back has widespread scuffs around the whole body and some dimples in the elbow area, no major marks. The sides have rub wear on the elbow area and along the bottom edge. The front has dimples in the elbow area and bottom corner, as well as some play wear on the guard and shoulders.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing Condition Notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good. Setup with 12/54 Moonshiners strings.
Fret Life: 7/10, minor wear but no major buzz issues.