Morris Guitar Serial Numbers -

: Some models feature the serial number printed on the internal paper label, which also lists the model name (e.g., W-40).

Unlike Western brands that used sequential, computer-logged serials, Morris was a brand distributed primarily by (later becoming part of the Moridaira Corporation). The guitars were manufactured by a revolving door of Japanese factories including Chushin Gakki , Terada , and Kasuga . morris guitar serial numbers

Note: By the early 1980s, high demand caused the serial years to drift ahead of the actual calendar year (sometimes by as much as 4 years). : Some models feature the serial number printed

During the peak of the Japanese "Copy Era," Morris began using more structured codes. Many follow a pattern where the first one or two digits represent the year. morris guitar serial numbers