Morris - G-213 - - Klassisk gitar - Japan - 1976

Classical guitar as new, with inlaid headstock, defect-free. Made by hand and signed with an autograph pen signature (at the top right of the label), in addition to the signature that is part of the graphic design (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 workshop 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 up).

The second signature - H. Yakoya - at the top 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 workshops to which lower-quality models were commissioned.

Wood of the highest quality:
Exceptional Brazilian rosewood with figure for the back and sides, German spruce for the soundboard, cedar for the neck and headstock, and ebony for the fretboard.
The figured bindings and the Rosette, both handcrafted, and the special fret work (the joint on the side of the fretboard is not visible) complete this instrument, which is an expression of the finest craftsmanship of that era in Japan.

The sound confirms expectations, revealing itself to be soft, warm and of strong intensity. A guitar that in no way pales beside the most prestigious Japanese guitars that were popular at the time.

Measurements are: 650 - 52 - 3.5.

The guitar presents itself in truly excellent condition, especially considering its age, with a sound of the highest 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 luthiery of that era and collectors.