(SOLD) Morris W-25 Dreadnought Acoustic 1978
Morris W-25 dreadnought, made in Japan circa 1978, 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 makes over 6000 guitars per year today. We've dated this one to the late 70s by label, logo and hardware, so it's a charming old creature with plenty of chords on the clock. The neck is a moderately slim soft V, with a pleasant action and tidy fret and finish work. It sounds crisp and dry, with a shimmery top end adding some sparkle and definition. This is a simple and enjoyable vintage dreadnought made with care, and that's always a nice thing to have.
Model: Morris W-25
Made: Japan, 1978 approx (serial 160609)
Finish: natural, gloss poly
Body: dreadnought style shape; laminate spruce top, laminate rosewood back and sides
Neck: mahogany, rosewood fingerboard, dovetail joint, 25.5" scale, 15" radius
Weight: 2.060kg
Pickup: none
Mods: none
Case: basic vintage hard case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some scuffs on the end and back around the volute. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has some scuffs on the shoulders, middle and elbow area and a dent in the middle of the body. The sides have minor scuffs and dimples around the whole body. The front has dimples in the elbow area and bottom corner and some play wear on the guard and shoulders. Overall: good condition (7/10).
Playing condition notes: action is moderately low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. Frets look pretty even and in good shape, 8/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 12/54 Moonshiners strings.