Morris W-35 Vintage MIJ Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar w/ Hard Case

Here's a beautiful vintage Morris W-35, one of the models that helped establish Morris as one of Japan's premier acoustic guitar builders during the lawsuit-era boom of the 1970s.

Featuring a classic dreadnought design with a spruce top and striking rosewood back and sides, the W-35 was built to capture the look, feel, and tone of the legendary American acoustics that inspired an entire generation of Japanese luthiers. The beautifully figured rosewood back on this example is particularly eye-catching, showcasing the kind of wood selection that has made these vintage Morris guitars increasingly sought after by players and collectors alike.

This guitar has just been cleaned, restrung, and professionally set up. It plays comfortably with a smooth feel up and down the neck and delivers the rich, balanced voice that Morris dreadnoughts are known for. Expect strong bass response, clear mids, and plenty of projection whether you're flatpicking, strumming, or fingerpicking.

Cosmetically, the guitar shows honest vintage wear throughout, including various dings, scratches, and finish marks accumulated over decades of use. Nothing stands out as excessive or concerning, and overall the guitar presents very well for its age. The finish has aged beautifully, giving the instrument the warm, vintage appearance many players actively seek.

The abalone-style rosette and body purfling, multi-piece back strip, and classic dreadnought styling give this guitar a refined appearance that punches well above its original price point.

Includes the original hard shell case.

Features

• Made in Japan
• Morris W-35
• Dreadnought body style
• Spruce top
• Laminated Rosewood back and sides
• Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
• Abalone-style rosette and trim
• Multi-piece decorative back strip
• Original hard shell case included
• Fresh strings
• Professionally cleaned and set up

Condition

• Very good vintage condition
• Just cleaned, restrung, and set up
• Dings, scratches, and normal cosmetic wear throughout
• No major damage noted
• Frets show light to moderate wear consistent with age
• Structurally sound
• Plays comfortably with excellent vintage feel

Please review all photos carefully, as they are an important part of the description.

Case: Hard Case

Scale Length: 26“

Nut Width: 25.5“

Fret Wear: 1.7/10

Action at 12F (6th): .08“

Action at 12F (1st): .05“

Weight: 4lbs 14oz

Overall Condition: 7.9/10

Sound Factor: 11 out of 10

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