Morris TF B-50 12-String Acoustic Guitar | 1979 Made in Japan

Made in Japan. Solid spruce top. 3-piece rosewood and flamed maple back. Ebony fingerboard. Abalone detailing.
 
A 1979 TF Morris B-50 12-string from the high-end "TF Series" (Top Factory) produced for the Japanese domestic market. The B-50 is a tribute to the Martin D-45, featuring a 3-piece back and extensive abalone detailing.
This 12-string has a solid spruce top that has aged for over four decades, giving it a rich, harmonically complex tone with strong projection. The 3-piece back combines rosewood and flamed maple, which helps focus the low-end response.
 
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In stock at Guitar Garage Sydney. 
 
Key Features
 
 
Year: 1979
 
 
 
Model: TF Morris B-50 12-String
 
 
 
Made in: Japan
 
 
 
Body Style: Dreadnought 12-string
 
 
 
Top Wood: Solid spruce with abalone multi-ply binding
 
 
 
Back and Sides: 3-piece rosewood with flamed maple centre
 
 
 
Neck: Mahogany, chunky "C" profile
 
 
 
Fingerboard: Ebony with abalone hexagonal inlays
 
 
 
Binding: Full abalone top, rosette, and body binding
 
 
 
Tuners: Original Morris-branded chrome die-cast
 
 
Sound and Tone
The solid spruce top provides a rich, harmonically complex tone with strong projection. The 3-piece rosewood and flamed maple back helps focus the low-end response.
 
Feel and Playability
The substantial neck profile is designed to handle 12-string tension while remaining stable. This example has a professional setup with comfortable action. The wider nut width provides ample string spacing for fingerstyle or flatpicking.
 
Condition
Excellent vintage condition. Very minor dents on the back of the neck, cosmetic only. The neck is straight, bridge is secure, and frets show virtually zero wear.
 
Background
The Morris TF Series was the brand's high-end line, produced for the Japanese domestic market in the late 1970s. These guitars are known for their craftsmanship, premium materials, and detailed appointments.
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