Blue Bell W-200 Vintage MIJ Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

For sale is a vintage Blue Bell W-200 dreadnought acoustic guitar, made in Japan during the golden era of Japanese acoustic production.

Blue Bell guitars were produced by the Blue Bell Factory, the company that would later become Morris Guitars. These instruments have developed a loyal following among players looking for the warm, open tone and impressive craftsmanship that characterized Japanese acoustics of the 1970s.

This W-200 features a traditional dreadnought body with a spruce top, rosewood fingerboard, multi-ply binding, and classic understated styling. The guitar delivers a balanced voice with strong projection, making it equally at home for strumming, flatpicking, or singer-songwriter accompaniment.

This guitar has just been cleaned, restrung, and professionally set up. It plays comfortably up and down the neck and is ready for its next owner to enjoy.

Cosmetically, the guitar shows normal wear for its age, including scattered scratches, dings, finish wear, and signs of honest use throughout. The top has developed a beautiful amber patina over the years that gives it the classic vintage Japanese acoustic look.

Please note that there is a slight lift beginning at the rear of the bridge. The guitar is currently stable, strung to pitch, and playing well, but the bridge lift is present and has been reflected in the pricing. Buyers should review the photos carefully and understand that future maintenance may eventually be desired.

Inside the body, the original Blue Bell label remains intact and identifies the instrument as a W-200 model.

A great opportunity to own a vintage Japanese-built acoustic from the early days of the company that would eventually become Morris Guitars.

Features:

• Blue Bell W-200

• Made in Japan

• Dreadnought body

• Spruce top

• Rosewood fingerboard

• Dot inlays

• Multi-ply binding

• Original Blue Bell Factory label

• Fresh strings

• Recently cleaned and set up

Condition:

Good vintage condition. The guitar shows normal cosmetic wear from decades of use, including scratches, dings, and finish marks. There is a slight bridge lift present at the rear of the bridge. The guitar remains playable and functional, but the bridge lift should be noted and has been factored into the asking price.

Case: Soft

Scale Length: 25.5“

Nut Width: 1.7“

Fret Wear: 8.5/10

Action at 12F (6th): .1“

Action at 12F (1st): .09“

Weight: 4lbs 9oz

Overall Condition: 6.5/10

Sound Factor: 11 out of 10

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