Morris W-20 Dreadnought Acoustic 1981
Morris W-20 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 is an unassuming sort: simple, tasty vintage dreadnought that sounds great. The neck is a fairly pronounced V shape, which I reckon feels comfy. The workmanship on this is very good: it's simple, but it feels and sounds good. Thanks Mori!
Model: Morris W-20
Made: Japan, 1981
Serial: 101400
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, fairly pronounced V shape
Weight: 2.140kg
Mods: none
Pickup: none
Accessories: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has minor dimples on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear on the back only. The back has widespread light scuffs around the whole body and some surface scratches along the back and bottom edge. The sides have light scuffs in the elbow area, bottom corner and bottom shoulder. The front has some light surface scratches in the bottom corner, scuffs in the elbow area and play wear on the guard and around the soundhole.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing Condition Notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good. Setup with 12/54 strings.
Fret Life: 8/10, minor wear only