Daion Performer Series PB500 Yellow Sunburst 1979 Left Handed
Daion Performer Series PB500, made in Japan around 1979, sunburst, lefty. Daion is a Japanense brand, named for a word that means 'mighty sound'. They were made under the same umbrella as the excellent Yamaki acoustic guitars. This example bears a little 'made in Japan' decal on the neck, which helps to date it: the 80s-era models were made in Korea, so this most likely dates to the late 70s. As is common on lefty models, some of the usual headstock decals are missing, so you don't get as much to go on. The bass is in amazing shape, there's barely a mark on it. The build and finish quality is very good, you can tell a lot of attention to detail went into it. The pickup is pretty hot, delivering a punchy, growling tone with plenty of low end and midrange kick. If you're a longsuffering southpaw after a solid bass to record or perform with, this is a great little understated overachiever.
Model: Daion Performer Series PB500
Made: Japan, 1979 approx
Serial: none
Finish: yellow sunburst, gloss poly
Body: white ash
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, 34" scale, 7.25" radius, 42mm nut, vintage C
Weight: 4.025kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Daion split coil
Accessories: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end and treble side. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear only. The back has minor scuffs along the belly carve, elbow area, back edge and horns, no major marks. The sides have dimples on the top side, elbow area, near the jack and on the bottom horn. The front has dimples around the bridge and some play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 9/10, minor wear only