Morris: Guitar Serial Numbers

Decoding Morris guitar serial numbers requires understanding the company's evolution from a 1960s Japanese workshop to a premier fingerstyle brand. Because Morris (founded by Toshio "Mori" Moridaira in 1967) has used various numbering systems over the decades, identifying the era of your instrument is the first step toward dating it Blue Book of Guitar Values 1. Identifying the Era of Your Morris Guitar

3.1. The Headstock Logo

• The first 1 or 2 digits of the numeric portion indicate the year of the 1970s.
• A "4" as the first digit = 1974
• A "5" as the first digit = 1975
• A "6" as the first digit = 1976
• A "7" as the first digit = 1977
• A "8" as the first digit = 1978
• A "9" as the first digit = 1979

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Example : A serial number beginning with would indicate a guitar made in August 1981 . morris guitar serial numbers