This is a Kyoto which as far as I can tell is a re branded Morris. See info below. Good condition has a very nice tone even with dead strings! 

Signed by A. Karasawa. At least that's what it looks like. Could also  be this fella.... Tsunesaburo Kurosawa started instrument making as an apprentice to a classical guitar builder in Spain in 1956. On his return to Tokyo in 1967, Mr. Kurosawa established T. Kurosawa & Co., Ltd., a musical instrument distributor and retailer. His nephew Sumio Kurosawa is a respected maker of classical guitars in Japan.

G201 Kyoto Classical Guitar. Made In Japan

This is the famous model no. g201, at the time the flagship of the Morris classical guitar series. this masterpiece had a price tag of ¥20,000, which was more than half of an average Japanese annual salary. This not only shows the special quality, but also the exclusivity of this guitar.


Thick solid spruce top with laminated ma h  ogan y back and side. 

The Japanese laminates are renowned for being of particularly high grade. They perform no differently from solid woods, while they do not crack as easily and are much easier to work with allowing for a much lower price of instrument. These laminates are two solid wood plates glued together so I understand and far superior to today's cheap Chinese/Korean laminates. So a blessing for vintage enthusiasts on a limited budget