An incredible find, Morris MC-50 Classical Guitar with Brazilian Rosewood Double-plate Back, Indian Rosewood Sides.
Unbelievable value for the money. Built in late 1980s - early 1990s.
Those are quite rare in good condition.
It sounds very nice, has a well balanced tone with ample amount of brightness, rich, warm basses. Very good volume and sustain. Makes it a perfect choice for performance and recording. Has that flamenco character in its tone.
Condition
Despite its age the guitar remains in excellent condition with only a few superficial marks of use that are only seen up close. There's been some cosmetic repairs done along the binding on the edge on the back. There are a few superficial scratches on the body. Some dings on the neck and headstock. Barely visible fretwear.
The finish on the back and sides is very reflective so whatever cloudy spots you see is not damage but reflections.
Set up for low action, plays nice and smooth.
The neck is a C shape, very comfy. Set up for low action. Great for fast flamenco stuff.
Specs
Top: High grade Solid Red Cedar
Fan bracing
Back : BRW Double-plate
Sides : Indian Rosewood
Neck: Mahogany
Fretboard: Rosewood
Scale Length: 652 mm
Nut Width: 52 mm
Action at 12 fret (1st): 1.75 mm
Action at 12 fret (6th): 2.25 mm
Semi-hard Case included (very light)
History of Vintage Japanese Classical Guitars
From the late 1960s to the mid 1980s, Japanese luthiers produced guitars of exceptional quality. These skilled craftsmen typically ran small shops, employing a handful of master builders who were often trained in Spain or under Spanish master builders in Japan. During this period, bans on certain types of wood were not yet in place, allowing luthiers to source high-quality wood for their creations. Although these guitars are considered a bargain in today's market, finding top-quality Japanese classical guitars from this era can be challenging, and restrictions on exporting certain types of wood make them even more difficult to obtain. Similar guitars built with comparable materials today would cost significantly more due to the scarcity or complete bans on certain types of wood.
