{"product_id":"1970s-morris-w-25-vintage-mij-rosewood-dreadnought-acoustic-w-gig-bag","title":"1970s Morris W-25 Vintage MIJ Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic w\/ Gig Bag","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA very clean \u003cstrong\u003e1970s Morris W-25\u003c\/strong\u003e, made in Japan and featuring classic dreadnought construction with a spruce top and rosewood back and sides.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorris was producing some excellent acoustics during Japan’s 1970s guitar boom, and the W-series offered traditional styling and solid Japanese craftsmanship at an accessible price point. The W-25 was originally positioned at ¥25,000 and featured a spruce top, rosewood back and sides, nato neck, rosewood fingerboard and rosewood bridge. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpruce top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood back and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNato neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDreadnought body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural gloss finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-ply body binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBound fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood headstock veneer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrome tuning machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back on this example is especially attractive, with a deep rosewood color and decorative center strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar has just been \u003cstrong\u003ecleaned, restrung and set up with nice action\u003c\/strong\u003e and is playing very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition is \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially for a guitar approaching 50 years old. There is only light cosmetic wear from normal use, and the top, back, sides and neck all present extremely well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frets show \u003cstrong\u003eminimal wear\u003c\/strong\u003e and have plenty of life remaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original interior label is intact and identifies the guitar as a \u003cstrong\u003eMorris W-25, Made in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the G. Yamada inspection signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes a \u003cstrong\u003enice padded gig bag\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great choice for someone looking for a vintage Japanese dreadnought that has already been cleaned up, set up and is ready to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcoustic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Padded Gig Bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 25.5“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width: 1.69“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFret Wear: 9.5\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (6th): .08“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (1st): .05“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 4lbs 8oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition: 9.1\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound Factor: 11 out of 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA Seller, check my feedback to see how I value my customers and see my other listings for more rare Japanese Guitars and other unique gear! I use recycled packaging for reduced environmental impact and ship all items 100% insured against loss or damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal Use (Bin) - PA-7-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54330642104684,"sku":"UNI-249","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/DSC02417.jpg?v=1788956057","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/1970s-morris-w-25-vintage-mij-rosewood-dreadnought-acoustic-w-gig-bag","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}