(ARCHIVE) Morris W-20 Dreadnought Acoustic 1977

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Morris W-20 Dreadnought Acoustic 1977
Morris W-20 Dreadnought Acoustic 1977
Morris W-20 Dreadnought Acoustic 1977
Morris W-20 Dreadnought Acoustic 1977
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Morris W-20 Dreadnought Acoustic 1977
Morris W-20 Dreadnought Acoustic 1977
Morris W-20 Dreadnought Acoustic 1977
Morris W-20 Dreadnought Acoustic 1977

Morris W-20 dreadnought, made in Japan circa 1977, 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. 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, 1977
Serial: S724035
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: 2.010kg
Mods: none
Pickup: none
Accessories: basic non original gig bag

Cosmetic Condition Notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has scuffs on the end and top edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear and dimples only. The back has widespread scuffs around the whole body and some dimples near the neck join, 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, back edge 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.

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