Morris W-25 Dreadnought Acoustic 1981
Morris W-25 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 does very well in Japan today. This one has a snappy jangle and a full voice, it sounds great. The top has yellowed to a tasty golden hue, it looks like an old guitar and has that certain woody, dry complexity to back it up.
Model: Morris W-25
Made: Japan, 1981 approx
Serial: 180409
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: 2.145kg
Mods: none
Pickup: none
Accessories: none
Cosmetic Condition Notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has scuffs on the end and back. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear and dimples back only, The back has widespread scuffs around the whole body, most notably near the neck join and shoulders, and some dimples in the elbow area. The sides have rub wear on the elbow area and along the bottom edge. The front has a decent dent up from the bridge, dimples in the elbow area and bottom corner, discolouration on the shoulders as well as some play wear on the guard and shoulders.
Overall: very good condition (7.5/10)
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.