An incredible find, Morris MC-50 Classical Guitar with BRW Double-plate Back and Sides.
Built in Japan in 1979. Those are quite rare.
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. No visible fret wear.
Set up very well, plays nice and smooth.
The neck is a C shape, very comfy.
Specs
Top: High grade Solid Red Cedar
Fan bracing
Back and Sides: BRW Double-plate
Neck: Mahogany
Fretboard: Rosewood
Scale Length: 652 mm
Nut Width: 52 mm
Action at 12 fret (1st): 3.25 mm
Action at 12 fret (6th): 3.5 mm
Hardshell Case included
History of Japanese Classical Guitar Making
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.
