Morris W-18 Spruce Top, 1978 Japan 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 W-18 Spruce Top, 1978 Japan Vintage

An aged “Beauty” Morris W-18, D 18 size 1978.

Made in Japan by Iida Gakki from truss rod cover. Serial number 190478.

Spruce Top. Back and side are Toog (Philippine Rosewood).

Neck is Nyatoh V shape and streight. Fret board and Bridge are Rosewood.

There is no big damage on the guitar and it is rather beautifully aged. Body Top has a tiny ding and hair line scratches. Back of neck is clean. Frets are 80-85%. Fret board has some wear from normal wear at low position. End pin is missing.

Weight is 2.2kg. 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: 3mm, Low E: 3.5 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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