Joodee

Brand History
Joodee is a brand of Daion distributed. Daion is brother company of Yamaki.

In the 60's, they only made acoustic guitars, but In 70's, they started to distribute electric guitars.

This were made in the Matsumoko factory in the late 70's, could be seen from the umbrako trus rod adjustment and the logo. Joodee was produced in several factories but mainly at Matsumuko.

Joodee is the first electric guitar brand from Daion. Terada Gakki was established almost same time with Daion's electric guitar distribution. Terada is well known guitar manufacturer for Morris, Gretch, Vesta Grapham and Fender Japan. However, Joodee is their first OEM electric guitar for Daion.

Joodee has 2 kinds logo mark. It is supposed that the first logo was used by Tarada and Yamaki and second one used by Yamaki only.

In early 80's, Daion shifted all manufacturing to Yamaki, then, later, Joodee was renamed to Yamaki as a brand.

About Ric Copy
Joodee 's Ric bass copy has to be one of the most accurate replicas ever seen. It features a neck-thru-body construction, checkerboard binding, glitter fretboard inlays and a set of great sounding pickups.

It has a fat neck and is a great player. Weighs 4.15kg.