Vintage Morris F-18 - OM / 000 Sized Acoustic - Made in Japan - Pro Set Up

1970's Vintage Morris F-18

Serial: 060578

Luthier Measurements: 

Nut Width: 1.74

Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .85

Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 1.06

Radius: 20

Weight: 4 lbs 2 oz's

Comes in a Hard Case (pictured)

$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. Including New Strings,  Perfect Intonation, Truss Rod Adjustment and Low Action Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides!

1970's Morris F-18 — Compact Japanese Vintage Folk Charm with MOJO

Discover a true piece of 1970s Japanese acoustic history with this Morris F-18. Built during the golden era of high-quality MIJ craftsmanship (often by makers like Terada or Iida), this smaller-bodied folk/000-style guitar offers the comfortable, approachable size players love for fingerpicking, songwriting, and intimate strumming—without the bulk of a full dreadnought.

The Look

Classic natural finish that highlights the grain of the spruce top. This example shows honest vintage character: a finish crack on the top and mild discoloration around the edges of the top. These are typical age-related marks that do not affect structural integrity or playability. Overall, the guitar presents in very good to excellent condition for a 1970s instrument—clean, solid, and full of period appeal.

The Feel & Setup

Professionally set up and ready to play right out of the case. The shorter scale (approximately 630 mm / 24.9”) and comfortable neck profile make it especially inviting for smaller hands, longer sessions, or players who prefer a more intimate instrument. Rosewood fingerboard and bridge, nato neck, and covered tuners complete the classic mid-tier Morris specification of the era. Lightweight and balanced, it sits naturally on the lap or on a strap.

The Sound

Expect the bright, responsive, and balanced voice these vintage Japanese F-series guitars are known for—clear highs, warm midrange, and focused projection that works beautifully for folk, fingerstyle, blues, and singer-songwriter material. The laminated construction of the period has aged into a lively, open tone that punches above its size.

Key Details

•  Year: 1970 (1970s era)

•  Origin: Made in Japan

•  Body style: Compact folk / 000 / orchestra size

•  Top: Spruce

•  Back & sides: Rosewood (or equivalent period tonewood)

•  Neck: Nato

•  Fingerboard & bridge: Rosewood

•  Scale length: Approx. 630 mm

•  Finish: Natural

•  Condition: Very good to excellent for its age (finish crack on top + mild edge discoloration)

•  Includes: Hard case

•  Professionally set up

This Morris F-18 is a charming, playable vintage instrument that delivers authentic 1970s Japanese tone and feel at a fraction of the cost of comparable American small-body classics. Perfect for collectors, beginners seeking quality, or experienced players looking for a comfortable secondary acoustic.

Comes ready to enjoy with its hard case. Message for more photos, details, or to claim this piece of Morris history before it’s gone.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

🔥 This guitar (or bass) has been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. Unless otherwise noted in the listing, It features low action with no buzzing or dead spots, perfect intonation, a brand-new set of American-made Ernie Ball strings, and a straight neck with a fully functional truss rod. We make sure all frets are leveled, dressed, crowned, and polished to a mirror shine. The fingerboard has been thoroughly cleaned (unfinished rosewood and ebony boards are treated with Fret Doctor, a premium all-natural oil). All electronics function flawlessly. The guitar has been deep-cleaned and detailed and arrives stage- or studio-ready. 🔥

About The Guitar Dude 

Three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer worldwide. Specializing in premium Gibson, classic Fender guitars from all eras and the best Japanese made treasures. Known for the highest-quality consignment sales and custom layaway plans (available on select guitars and extendable beyond 45 days to fit your budget—contact us for details).  

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Consignment Services

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Our Guarantee  

We stand behind every guitar we sell. “Good enough” is never good enough. Every instrument is inspected, set up, and tested by multiple people immediately before shipping. We deliver the highest standard of quality and have built a reputation as a three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer since 2009. The Dude Abides.  

Neck & Setup - (unless otherwise noted)

- Neck is perfectly straight with no truss-rod issues. 

- Intonation is spot-on.  

- Professionally set up with low action and new American-made strings.  

- All frets are dressed, leveled, crowned (if needed), and all frets on all guitars are polished to shine like new with no divots.  

Return Policy, Restocking Fees & No Tire-Kicking Policy 

We follow Reverb’s 7-day return policy. However:  

- You must 

notify us in writing within 3 days of delivery (per tracking) of your intent to return.  

- Original shipping and return shipping costs are not refunded unless the guitar is damaged in transit or is significantly not as described.  

- A 15% restocking fee applies to all returns for any reason other than damage in transit or significantly not as described.  Please note there is a 10% restocking fee on guitar orders that have been purchased and paid for - that have been off the market for 24 hours or more, even if they have not been shipped or picked up by the carrier. We perform a final set up and change strings put when an order is placed and paid for. NO EXCEPTIONS

We do our best to honestly describe and photograph every guitar and most of the noticeable imperfections. That said, we are human, if something very small can be overseen, if tiny marks, dings or super fine scratches (normal wear) bother you, please don't buy.

We record demo videos of every guitar before shipping to document exact condition and performance. Additional photos, measurements, or in-hand descriptions are available upon request prior to purchase.  

Minor adjustments and tweaks to a set up (for example to correct a slight buzz or truss-rod tweak) are normal after shipping due to carrier mishandling the package, climate & atmospheric changes, especially when moving from South Florida to colder or less humid environments. These slight issues do not constitute “significantly not as described.” Guitars must be returned in the exact same condition as received/advertised or additional repair/restocking fees will apply.  

We are a small family owned and run business, not a big-chain retailer. We invest significant time, money and effort into every guitar. This is a NO TIRE-KICKING shop. There is no post purchase haggling, returns without restocking fees or partial refunds. If minor cosmetic marks, tiny imperfections, or the possibility of a post-shipping setup tweak makes you uncomfortable, please do not buy. Plenty of large retailers offer free trials and can absorb shipping costs—we do not.  

Payment, Shipping & International Duties  

- All items can be shipped internationally. Buyer is fully responsible for all import duties, taxes, and customs fees.  

- We accept PayPal, PayPal Credit, Affirm, and other major payment methods.  

- Most U.S. shipments are sent via UPS or FedEx with full insurance, tracking, and signature confirmation. All packages are professionally packed for maximum protection.  

International Shipping Note 

International shipping prices shown are for most countries. Certain countries have higher costs. We try and avoid USPS and mostly ship UPS, but USPS is the only available or reasonable carrier in certain situations. Express services (UPS, DHL, FedEx) are always available. We can’t under value merchandise as it can not be properly insured. If you would like to discuss different avenues, contact us by phone for a personalized quote.  

Thank you for considering The Guitar Dude. We look forward to earning your business and delivering a guitar that exceeds your expectations. Contact us anytime for questions, consignment inquiries, layaway details, or a personalized shipping quote.