Daion Year Acoustic Electric Series – Innovation with Character
The Daion Year Acoustic Electric Series features premium electro-acoustic guitars, including the ’81 Gazelle and ’81 Caribou. Each model, available in 6- and 12-string versions, combines a solid spruce or cedar top with curved rosewood or maple sides.
With a smooth cutaway, rosewood or maple fingerboard, brass nut and saddle, and built-in converter, these guitars deliver a bright, powerful tone. Their comfortable design and precise tuners make them ideal for both professional musicians and demanding collectors.
Design Features and Tone
The series blends classic craftsmanship with modern electronics. While the guitars keep Daion’s natural, warm tone, the built-in converter ensures a strong, stable output. As a result, Daion Year Acoustic Electric instruments perform beautifully on stage and in the studio.
The ’81 Gazelle – Classic Precision with Modern Flair
The Daion ’81 Gazelle features a solid spruce top with an oval soundhole for clear, focused tone. Its curved rosewood sides and rounded cutaway allow easy access to higher frets.
The three-piece mahogany and rosewood neck adds stability, while the rosewood fingerboard enhances resonance. Brass details — the nut, saddle, and inlays — improve intonation and style. A high-output converter under the saddle works with sliding volume controls mounted on rosewood rings.
The rosewood bridge pins, brass-tipped endpin, and headstock with brass Daion logo complete the design. Black-and-white binding gives it a striking contrast. Gold tuners hold light strings (.012–.054).
Price (11/1982): $665.00 (ƒ 1.855,35)
12-string: $695.00 (ƒ 1.939,05)
The ’81 Caribou – Expressive Versatility
The Daion ’81 Caribou shares the same build philosophy and comes in Tan, Wine Red, and Brown finishes. Its solid cedar top offers a warm, balanced tone, while curved maple sides and a smooth cutaway ensure easy playability.
The three-piece maple and rosewood neck with rosewood fingerboard provides stability and clear projection. Brass accents — nut, saddle, and dot markers — refine its look. A high-output converter and maple-mounted controls offer precise sound shaping.
Its maple-veneered headstock with brass logo and black-white binding create a luxurious appearance. Gold tuners fit light strings (.012–.054).
Price (11/1982): $645.00 (ƒ 1.799,55)
12-string: $675.00 (ƒ 1.883,25)
Conclusion – A Perfect Balance
The Daion Year Acoustic Electric Series unites tradition and technology. The ’81 Gazelle and ’81 Caribou deliver rich, natural tone with the reliability professionals expect. Each model reflects Daion’s dedication to craftsmanship, clarity, and performance, offering timeless quality for players and collectors alike.