Morris - G-213 - - Classical guitar - Japan - 1976

Classical guitar in like-new condition, with an inlaid headstock, flawless. Hand-made and signed with an autograph pen stroke (in the upper right of the label), in addition to the signature that is part of the graphic design (at the center of the label).
In the 1970s, Morris (Moridaira Musical Instruments Co., Matsumoto, Nagano) had the labels signed by quality inspectors, who were technicians or lab masters. The most frequent signatures on instruments from that period include:
H. Harada – appears on models G-200, G-213, W-20, W-25.

H. Hoshino – present on some Morris classical and acoustic guitars from 1975-77.

K. Tamura – on some top-of-the-line models (W-50 series and higher).

The second signature - H. Yakoya - in the upper right of the cartouche is that of the luthier who actually built it.
This concert guitar is entirely built in the Matsumoto artisan workshop and not by external laboratories to which higher-quality models were contracted.

Lumber of the very highest quality:
Brazilian rosewood of exceptional quality and figure for the back and sides, German spruce for the soundboard, cedar for the neck and headstock, and ebony for the fretboard.
The fluted purflings and the Rosette, both handcrafted, and the special fretting work (the inlay on the side of the fretboard is not visible) complete this instrument, which is an expression of the finest craftsmanship of those times in Japan.

The sound confirms the expectations, revealing itself to be soft, rounded, and of great intensity. A guitar that has nothing to envy from the most prestigious Japanese guitars that were popular at the time.

The measurements are: 650 - 52 - 3.5.

The guitar presents in truly excellent condition, especially considering its age, with a sound of very high quality in every register and a volume absolutely comparable to professional guitars.
This instrument, therefore, is aimed at professional guitarists or amateurs of Japanese artisanal lutherie of those years and collectors.