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Morris W-18

Made in Japan

Morris W-18, made in Japan around 1980, natural finish. Morris stuff did really well in Japan for several decades; these earlier examples are nicely made little Martin-style guitars that punch well above their price bracket. This one is based off a D-18, so it's got a traditional square shoulder dreadnought shape with a dovetail joint, mahogany back and sides and a spruce top. As you'd expect, it works well: this has a sweet warm woody tone, plenty of natural volume and low end and a snappy, crisp treble. The neck is a moderate round shape and the action is pretty low, so you're never working too hard to play it. If you're after a charming strummer to write tunes on, this one has played a few in it's time and is ready to play some more.

Model: Morris W-18

Made: Japan, 1980 approx (serial 082500)

Finish: natural, gloss poly

Body: dreadnought style shape; laminate spruce top, laminate mahogany back and sides

Neck: mahogany, rosewood fingerboard, dovetail joint, 25.5" scale, 15" radius

Weight: 2.055kg