Morris F-18 OOO size, MIJ Rare 1975 Vintage

I have a number of return customers who are collectors or professional musicians, they recognize that vintage MIJ Acoustic Guitar are on average far better value than today's brand new guitars. There are others who buy from curiosity or are buying based on reviews from sites like Harmony Central. For 1st time purchasers of a MIJ guitar it is only after purchasing and playing one of my vintage guitars such as Yamaha, Tokai, Terada, Morris and Suzuki that they appreciate the fine quality and sound. In many cases the build quality and sound of the models that I offer is far superior to that offered by new modern high-end solid wood models. Typical of the feedback associated with these guitars on Harmony Central is that they give 'a beautiful warm full sound when strummed, clear and bright when picked', and 'very easy and a pleasure to play’.

 The Vintage Japanese guitars 'MIJ' that I offer are:

 1. Selected as being representative of the best of their period, they are high quality craftsman built instruments and display a high degree of hand finishing.

 2. Selected because they provide good Resonance and Balanced sound, in some case better than modern solid wood guitars. Dependant on manufacture they vary between sweet, vibrant or strong and rich tones.

 3. Selected because they are manufactured using very a high grade of materials and the construction shows a high degree of craftsmanship. Standard models make use of very high-grade laminates while up market models use presentation grade solid seasoned woods in their construction.

 I personally examine and carefully clean, polish and set up each guitar and I ensure that they are properly packaged so that they arrive safely.

 Please review my feedback and the testimonials provided by happy and satisfied customers who now enjoy vintage MIJ guitars.

 I am confident that you will also be happy to have this vintage Morris Acoustic Guitar.

Morris F-18 OOO size, MIJ Rare 1975 Vintage

Made in Japan by Terada Gakki, Nagoya who makes high end Gretsch Guitars and used to make Orville and Orville by Gibson or Morris high-end folk guitars. I have talked to Terada Gakki on the phone to find out any info for this guitar but the lady said this was made in 1970’s and no one in the company knows about it any more since the average of stuff in Terada Gakki is 30 years old.

Made in 1975 from “Ano, 1975” from the label. Serial 500305. Full original.

632m/m (24.9”) scale. Body top is Spruce. Back and side are Rosewood. Neck is Nyatoh. Fret board and Bridge are Rosewood.

 Body Top has some small dings and nothing serious damaged.(see photo) Back of neck has a few small dents but clean. Frets are 80-85%. Tuners are working fine. It has a nice and loud sound. Body back has two dark spots and around the bottom edge are also dark. I don’t know honestly what they are but structurally sound anyway.

If you are interesting in looking after the guitar you are the new owner.

Weight is 1.8kg. It comes with no case.

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Guarantee

The guitar is cleaned, set up with a new set of strings (S. Yairi 0.11-0.50)

String height: High E: 2.5mm, Low E: 3 mm

No buzzing and dead points and you can play as is

If you were using for recording or professional use I would recommend you to take a fine readjustment to suit your play style

Shipping by EMS (Express Mail Service)

UK/EUR: $140AUD

USA/CANADA/AUSTRALIA: $115AUD

All other areas please make an inquiry

Packaging

Guitars are wrapped with a few layers of bubble sheets and securely packed in a dedicated guitar carton with warning stickers outside

Extra costs

Customers are responsible for all applicable taxes, customs and duties associated with importing the item(s); this is in addition to the shipping and handling charge

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