Morris - MD-60 SB - - Acoustic guitar - Japan - 1978

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Description from the seller

The "Powered Acoustic" series (often commercially referred to as "Power Acoustic" or associated with the Groovin' by Morris line) is a famous and distinctive range of guitars produced in Japan in the 1980s (and late 1970s) by the historic Japanese brand.

These instruments represent a fascinating piece of the history of "Made in Japan" lutherie thanks to their unique hybrid design.

Main Features
Hybrid Design (Solid Body / Semi-Solid): Unlike traditional hollow-body acoustic and electro-acoustic guitars, the Power Acoustic series (as seen in the well-known models PA-28F, PA-17G, or PA-190G) features a structural configuration similar to a solid-body electric guitar or with an extremely slim profile (shallow body).
Materials: Generally built with a spruce top and a mahogany body, they offer fretboards up to 24 frets, borrowing the ergonomics of electric guitars of the period.
Stage Electronics: Specifically designed for live performances, these guitars mounted integrated piezo pickup systems with volume and tone controls on the body. The absence of a true deep hollow resonant body drastically reduced feedback issues (the Larsen effect) on high-volume stages.

Obviously the exterior condition isn’t pristine (see photos) but the neck, body, and setup are OK.
The preamp also works perfectly.

The "Powered Acoustic" series (often commercially referred to as "Power Acoustic" or associated with the Groovin' by Morris line) is a famous and distinctive range of guitars produced in Japan in the 1980s (and late 1970s) by the historic Japanese brand.

These instruments represent a fascinating piece of the history of "Made in Japan" lutherie thanks to their unique hybrid design.

Main Features
Hybrid Design (Solid Body / Semi-Solid): Unlike traditional hollow-body acoustic and electro-acoustic guitars, the Power Acoustic series (as seen in the well-known models PA-28F, PA-17G, or PA-190G) features a structural configuration similar to a solid-body electric guitar or with an extremely slim profile (shallow body).
Materials: Generally built with a spruce top and a mahogany body, they offer fretboards up to 24 frets, borrowing the ergonomics of electric guitars of the period.
Stage Electronics: Specifically designed for live performances, these guitars mounted integrated piezo pickup systems with volume and tone controls on the body. The absence of a true deep hollow resonant body drastically reduced feedback issues (the Larsen effect) on high-volume stages.

Obviously the exterior condition isn’t pristine (see photos) but the neck, body, and setup are OK.
The preamp also works perfectly.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Morris
Multiple models
No
Model
MD-60 SB
Country of origin
Japan
Year of manufacture
1978
Physical condition
Various conditions
Number of objects
1
Autographed by a famous person
No
Includes
Strings
Weight
4 kg
Material
Plywood, Wood
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
ItalyVerified
189
Objects sold
92%
Private

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