Daion Guitar Series Overview
Daion offers a wide range of Japanese vintage guitars, each with its own unique character and features. For instance, the Mugen Mark series is renowned for its classic construction and rich tone. Meanwhile, the Year series emphasizes subtle refinements and elegant design. In contrast, the Legacy series provides deep resonance and warmth, which is ideal for musicians seeking a full, expressive sound. Additionally, the Headhunter series experiments with unique woods and striking finishes. Similarly, the Acoustic series combines pure tone with traditional craftsmanship, whereas the Maple series offers clarity and sparkle. Finally, the Performer series delivers expressive playability for stage or studio use. Together, these series reflect Daion’s commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and musical enjoyment, helping collectors and active guitarists alike find the instrument that suits them best.
Mugen Mark Series: Classic Craftsmanship
The Mugen Mark series embodies the best of Japanese guitar craftsmanship while offering a rich, balanced tone. Therefore, it is perfect for both collectors and performing musicians. Moreover, the carefully selected solid woods provide excellent resonance and visual appeal. As a result, its classic design ensures modern playability, making every guitar in this series suitable for the stage or a collection.
| Model | Top | Back & Sides | Neck | Nut & Saddle | Fingerboard | Bridge | Rosette | Binding | Headstock | Slagplaat |
| Mugen Mark I | Solid Cedar | Ovancol | Nato | Bone | Rosewood | Original shape, rosewood | Rosewood–Maple–Rosewood | Rosewood veneer, hand-formed logo | Original shape, rosewood base | |
| Mugen Mark II | Solid Cedar | Rosewood | Nato | Bone | Rosewood | Original shape, rosewood | Maple–Rosewood–Maple | Ivory-celluloid Fingerboard and Body | Rosewood veneer, hand-formed logo | Original shape, rosewood base |
| Mugen Mark III | Solid Cedar | Maple | Nato | Bone | Rosewood | Original shape, rosewood | Rosewood–Maple (5-piece) | Ivory-celluloid Headstock, Fingerboard and Body | Rosewood veneer, hand-formed logo | Original shape, rosewood base |
| Mugen Mark IV | Solid Cedar | Rosewood | Nato | Bone | Rosewood with position markers | Shaved original shape, rosewood | Rosewood–Maple (5-piece) | Rosewood-celluloid Headstock, Fingerboard and Body | Rosewood veneer, hand-formed logo | Original shape, rosewood base |
| Mugen Mark V | Solid Cedar | Rosewood | Mahogany with diamond cut | Bone | Rosewood with maple inlay dots | Original “mustache” shape, rosewood | Double herringbone around soundhole and top | Ivory-celluloid Headstock, Fingerboard and Body | Rosewood veneer, hand-formed logo | Original shape, rosewood base |
12-string versions are available with neck with slotted head, following the same specifications.
Daion Year Series: Elegance & Refinement
The Year series celebrates each new model with subtle refinements in wood selection and finish while maintaining an elegant and clear tone. Furthermore, this series achieves a perfect balance between aesthetics and playability, making it enjoyable for both beginner and experienced guitarists. In addition, the design of each Year guitar emphasizes Japanese craftsmanship, which means collectors and musicians receive an instrument that is as beautiful as it sounds.
| Model | Top | Back & Sides | Neck | Fingerboard & Bridge | Headstock | Soundhole | Pickguard | Nut & Saddle | Machinehead | Extras |
| ’78 Century | Spruce (hand-finished mahogany) | Ovancol | Nato | Rosewood | Rosewood headstock overlay, hand-carved logo | 2-line brown | Bone | Individual rotomatic | Brown celluloid binding on headstock, fingerboard & body; Pearloid dot inlays | |
| ’78 Heritage | Cedar (hand-finished mahogany) | Ovancol | Nato | Rosewood | Rosewood headstock overlay, hand-carved logo | 1-piece maple | Brass | Gold Plated rotomatic | Brass main & side inlays; Rosewood bridge pins & endpin; Maple binding | |
| ’79 (B/BR) | Spruce or Cedar | Ovancol | Nato | Rosewood | Black or rosewood headstock overlay, hand-carved logo | 2-line brassloid | Brass | Gold Plated rotomatic | Brass ring main & side inlays; Rosewood bridge pins & endpin | |
| ’79/12 | Spruce or Cedar | Ovancol | Nato neck with slotted head | Rosewood | Black or rosewood headstock overlay, hand-carved logo | 2-line brassloid | Brass | Gold Plated 6-on-plate | Brass ring main & side inlays; Rosewood bridge pins & endpin | |
| ”80 | Spruce | Ovancol | Nato | Rosewood | Rosewood headstock overlay, hand-carved logo | Oval, original | Tortoiseshell | Brass | Gold Plated rotomatic | Hand-applied dark mahogany sunburst; Maple binding; Rosewood bridge pins & endpin |
| ‘80/12 | Spruce | Ovancol | Nato neck with slotted head | Rosewood | Rosewood headstock overlay, hand-carved logo | Oval, original | Tortoiseshell | Brass | Gold Plated 6-on-plate | Hand-applied dark mahogany sunburst; Maple binding; Rosewood bridge pins & endpin |
| ’81 Gazelle | Spruce | Curved Rosewood | 3-piece Mahogany/Rosewood | Rosewood | Rosewood headstock overlay with brass logo | Oval | Original shape | Brass + compensated saddle | Gold Plated rotomatic | Electric-acoustic with transducer; slider volume & tone controls with Rosewood ring; black-white binding |
| ‘81 Caribou | Cedar | Curved Maple | 3-piece Maple/Rosewood | Rosewood | Maple headstock overlay with brass logo | Oval | Original shape | Brass + compensated saddle | Gold Plated rotomatic | Electric-acoustic with transducer; slider volume & tone controls with Maple ring; black-white binding; Available in TAN, WR, BR |
12-string guitars with a slotted headstock are available under the same specifications.
Daion Legacy Series: Deep Resonance
The Legacy series demonstrates how Daion continues its tradition of exceptional craftsmanship, offering deep resonance and a warm, full tone. Consequently, these guitars are ideal for both stage use and collectors, because they are aesthetically appealing and functional. Additionally, carefully selected wood makes each Legacy guitar unique, while Japanese build quality ensures every string performs perfectly.
| Model | Back & Sides | Neck | Fingerboard & Bridge | Headstock | Soundhole | Pickguard | Nut & Saddle | Machinehead | Extras | |
| Legacy 9 | Spruce | Nato | Nato | Rosewood | Rosewood headstock-overlay hand-carved logo | 2-line brown | Bone | Individual rotamatic | ||
| Legacy 99 | Solid Cedar, hand-finished antique brown sunburst | Ovancol | Nato with diamond cut | Rosewood | Rosewood headstock-overlay hand-carved logo | One-piece maple, stained | Bone | Individual rotamatic | Double pearl one-point 5th fret; Rosewood bridge pins & endpin; Body maple binding; Matte stained finish; Light strings | |
| Legacy 999 | Solid Cedar, hand-finished antique brown sunburst | Rosewood | Nato with diamond cut | Ebony | Rosewood headstock-overlay hand-carved logo | One-piece maple | Brass | Individual rotamatic | One-point pearl logo on 5th fret; Rosewood bridge pins & endpin; Headstock, fingerboard & body maple binding; Matte stained finish; Light strings |
Daion Headhunter Series: Bold & Experimental
The Headhunter series experiments with unique wood types and striking finishes, while retaining a powerful and expressive tone. Thus, these guitars are designed for musicians who want to make a statement. In fact, they combine visual flair with exceptional playability. Moreover, the series balances innovation and tradition, giving each guitar character, quality, and musical enjoyment.
| Model | Top | Back & Sides | Neck | Fingerboard & Bridge | Headstock | Soundhole | Pickguard | Nut & Saddle | Machinehead | Extras |
| Headhunter 555 | Curved Maple | Curved Maple | Mahogany, slim & fast, low action, up to 19th fret | Rosewood fingerboard; robust brass saddles in solid gold DAION bridge | Black with gold one-point inlay logo | Double F-holes | Brass nut | Robust, brass individual | Daion Power-Pulse humbuckers with anti-tilt triple screw; 2 mini switches per pickup; 3-way pickup selector; Black-chrome volume, tone & toggle knobs; Cream binding with black/cream inner rim; Gold strap pins; 22 jumbo nickel-silver frets; Center block of 3-layer Spruce-Maple-Spruce with 10 sound grooves; Double Venetian cutaway; Light strings; Available in HS, TS, BU, BR, and G |
Daion Maple series
The Maple series exudes elegance and brightness, delivering a lively and sparkling tone. Furthermore, it is ideal for guitarists who value precision and nuance, since maple wood reproduces subtle details and powerful chords perfectly. In addition, this series combines traditional craftsmanship with a modern playing experience, making each guitar aesthetically and functionally outstanding.
Maple Series: Bright & Clear Tone
| Model | Top | Back & Sides | Neck | Fingerboard & Bridge | Headstock | Soundhole | Pickguard | Nut & Saddle | Machinehead | Extras |
| MS-100 (Natural Finish) | Spruce | Maple | Maple | Maple | Maple headstock-overlay hand inlaid rosewood logo | Rosewood | Tortoiseshell pattern | Bone | Individual | Brown celluloid dots; Headstock, fingerboard & body with ivory-celluloid binding; Light strings |
| MS-101 (Tinted Tan Finish) | Spruce | Maple | Maple | Maple | Maple headstock-overlay hand inlaid rosewood logo | Rosewood | Tortoiseshell pattern | Bone | Individual | Brown celluloid dots; Headstock, fingerboard & body with ivory-celluloid binding; Light strings |
| MS-100S / MS-101S | Solid Spruce | Maple | Maple | Maple | Maple headstock-overlay hand inlaid rosewood logo | Rosewood | Tortoiseshell pattern | Bone | Individual | Same as MS-100 / MS-101 but with solid spruce top |
Daion Acoustic Series: Pure Tone Quality
The Acoustic series showcases pure tone quality combined with traditional Japanese craftsmanship while ensuring comfortable playability. Therefore, it offers warm and balanced tones, making it popular with both beginner and experienced musicians. Additionally, the combination of wood and finish ensures each Acoustic guitar is both beautiful and sonically excellent.
| Model | Top | Back & Sides | Neck | Fingerboard & Bridge | Headstock | Soundhole | Pickguard | Nut & Saddle | Machinehead | Extras |
| AY020D | Solid Cedar | Mahogany | Maple | Maple | Maple headstock-overlay with hand inlaid Rosewood logo | Rosewood | Tortoise | Bone | Individual high-quality | Compact; soft tone; enjoyable; excellent value |
| AY030D | Solid Cedar | Mahogany | Maple | Maple | Maple headstock-overlay with hand inlaid Rosewood logo | Rosewood | Tortoise | Bone | Individual high-quality | Dreadnought; smooth action; good tone; excellent value |
| AY031D | Solid Cedar | Ovancol | Nato | Rosewood | Rosewood headstock-overlay with hand inlaid logo | Rosewood | Tortoise | Bone | Individual high-quality | Soundhole finish Rosewood-Maple-Rosewood; original pickguard; light strings |
| AY032B | Solid Cedar | Ash | Nato | Rosewood | Rosewood headstock-overlay with hand inlaid logo | Rosewood | Tortoise | Bone | Individual high-quality | 5-piece Rosewood & Maple soundhole; ivory headstock, fingerboard & body binding; light strings |
| AY033D | Solid Cedar | Rosewood | Mahogany | Rosewood | Rosewood headstock-overlay with hand inlaid logo | Rosewood | Herringbone mosaic | Bone | Chrome rotomatic | Mustache bridge; double herringbone mosaic; ivory binding headstock, fingerboard & body; light strings |
| AY078H | Solid Cedar | Ovancol | Nato | Rosewood | Rosewood headstock-overlay with hand inlaid logo | One-piece Maple | Brass | Gold Plated rotomatic | Brass head & side positions; Rosewood bridge pins & endpin; light strings | |
| AY078T | Solid Cedar | Ovancol | Nato | Rosewood | Rosewood headstock-overlay with hand inlaid logo | One-piece Maple | Tortoise | Brass | Gold Plated rotomatic 6-on-plate | Maple binding headstock, fingerboard & body; light strings |
| AY082 | Solid top, deep wine color | Rosewood | Fingerboard with brass inlay | Brass | Gold Plated | Strong bass response; good balance; solid brass decor; all-wood binding; finely finished | ||||
| AY090 | Spruce | Nato | Nato | Rosewood | Rosewood headstock-overlay with hand inlaid logo | 2-line brown | Bone | Individual high-quality | Light strings; matte finish | |
| AY091 | Solid Cedar | Rosewood | Nato | Ebony | Rosewood headstock-overlay with hand inlaid logo | One-piece Maple | Brass | Individual rotomatic | One-point pearl logo at 5th fret; Maple binding; light strings; matte finish | |
| AY092 | Solid Cedar | Ovancol | Nato | Rosewood | Rosewood headstock-overlay with hand inlaid logo | One-piece Maple | Bone | Individual rotomatic | Double pearl one-point head position; Maple binding; light strings; matte finish | |
| AY732B | Solid Cedar | Curved Maple | 3-piece Maple/Rosewood | Rosewood | Maple headstock-overlay with brass logo inlay | Oval | Brass | Gold Plated rotomatic | Electric-acoustic; built-in transducer; round cutout; hollow back; slide volume & tone with Maple rings |
Daion Performer Series: Expressive Playability
The Performer series is designed for musicians seeking dynamics and expressiveness, while providing robust construction and excellent projection. Consequently, it delivers the characteristic Daion tone, suitable for stage and studio. Moreover, this series combines power, precision, and aesthetics, which makes it ideal for versatile and impressive instruments.
| Model | Top | Back & Sides | Neck | Fingerboard & Bridge | Pickups | Slagplaat | Afwerking |
| YST-800YS | White Ash | Solid | One-piece Maple | Maple / Rosewood | U.S.A. Mighty Mike 1100X3 | Tortoise (W-B-W) | YS, N, Matte finish |
| YST-600TS/RN (M) | White Ash | Solid | One-piece Maple / Maple | Rosewood | Yamaki single hobbin X3 | Old White | TS, I, N, Multi-color |
| YST-500N | White Ash | Solid | One-piece Maple | Maple / Rosewood | Yamaki single hobbin X3 | W-B-W | N, B, I, YS, Matte finish |
| YST-450W | White Ash | Solid | Maple | Maple / Rosewood | Yamaki single hobbin X3 | W-B-W | YS, I, B, W, Matte finish |
| YJB-800YS | White Ash | Solid | One-piece Maple | Maple / Rosewood / Fretless | U.S.A. Mighty Mike 1100X2 | Tortoise | YS, N, Matte finish |
| YJB-600B/RN/FL | White Ash | Solid | One-piece Maple / Maple | Rosewood / Fretless | Yamaki single hobbin X2 | B-W-B (W-B-W) | YS, N, Matte afwerking |
| YPB-700N | White Ash | Solid | One-piece Maple | Maple / Rosewood / Fretless | U.S.A. Mighty Mike 1500 | W-B-W / Tortoise | N, YS, Matte finish |
| YPB-500YS/RN (M) | White Ash | Solid | One-piece Maple / Maple | Maple / Fretless | Yamaki split pickups | B-W-B (W-B-W) | N, YS, Meerkeurige finish |
| YPB-450I | White Ash | Solid | Maple | Maple / Rosewood | Yamaki split pickups | B-W-B (W-B-W) | YS, B, W, I, Matte finish |
| YLP-800TB | Maple | Mahogany | Mahogany set-neck | Ebony | U.S.A. Mighty Mike 1300X2 | CS, TB, Matte finish | |
| YLP-600RS | Maple | Mahogany | Mahogany set-neck | Rosewood | Yamaki Gold humbuckers X2 | RS, B, Matte finish | |
| YLP-500B | Maple | Mahogany | Mahogany set-neck | Yamaki humbuckers X2 | CS, B, TB, Matte finish | ||
| YLP-450CS | Maple | Lauan | Lauan set-neck | Rosewood | Yamaki humbuckers X2 | CS, B, TB, Matte finish |
| Color | Legend | |||
| B | Black | TB | Tobacco Brown | |
| CS | Cherry Red Sunburst | TS | Tobacco Sunburst | |
| I | Ivory | W | White | |
| N | Natural | YS | Yellow Sunburst | |
| RS | Red Sunburst |
