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Ibanez M522S Mandolin - Dark Violin Sunburst Gloss

F-style Acoustic Mandolin with Solid Spruce Top, Laminated Maple Back and Sides, Rosewood Fingerboard, and Rosewood Bridge - Dark Violin Sunburst
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A Fantastic and Affordable F Style Mandolin!

The Ibanez M522 F Style acoustic mandolin is a great place to start if you're looking for an inexpensive and classy instrument you can comfortably take on the road. A solid spruce top on a back and sides made of flame maple laminate provides you with punchy percussion, balanced mids, and bright high-end sparkle. Finished in a lovely gloss coat, the M522 mandolin is quite a looker too. And to top it off, it features gold tuners with pearloid knobs, which completes the classy look of the Ibanez M522 F Style mandolin.

Ibanez M522 F Style Acoustic Mandolin Features:
  • A great acoustic mandolin for players on the go
  • Solid spruce top provides clear mids and smooth tonal balance
  • Back and sides of laminated flame maple look great and provide both punchy lows and sparkling highs
  • Rosewood fingerboard and bridge add complex harmonics to your sound
  • Outfitted with classy gold tuners with pearloid knobs
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Tech Specs

  • Type: Acoustic
  • Body Shape: F Style
  • Color: Dark Violin Sunburst
  • Finish: Gloss
  • Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
  • Body Material: Laminated Flame Maple
  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard Material: Purpleheart
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Acrylic Blocks
  • Number of Frets: 23
  • Scale Length: 13.78"
  • Nut Width: 1.181"
  • Bridge Material: Purpleheart
  • Hardware: Gold
  • Case/Gig Bag: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: M522SDVS

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Great first mandolin
Was the first mandolin I've ever purchased and I don't regret it. The build quality is great, it stays in tune, and sounds great. Definitely worth picking up.
by Benjamin Harris from CLARKSTON, WA on
New mandolin player
So I've never played a Mandolin before this purchase.
I feel my sales representative Scott A. led me down the correct path.
With that being said. I've been a classic rock player on guitar for over 50 years. I don't have ape hands, thank goodness. Could they make the neck any skinnier? For me, a really hard neck, closeness of strings to learn.
I only plan on using this once in a while for home recordings.
The mandolin itself seems to have been manufactured well. No complaints there.
I will say though that it doesn't stay in tune from day to day. I get it in tune and it's fine while I'm messing with it but next day, it's gone way flat. Good thing I don't play live with this.
All in all a good looking instrument that looks good on the wall with other geetars. (Yes spelled it wrong purposely)
by robb wing from Ga on
Music background: Semi pro for 50 years
Worth the price
The mandolin is a great starter mandolin, not the ultra bottom of the line instrument. You won't wish you spent more, lol, at least right away (yes, my home is full of instruments...I tell everyone at least they're not things I don't use). Quality and finish are great. I had to set it up, but I know Sweetwater can't be making a ton of cash on a $ instrument. No worries, I loved the learning experience and it resulted in finding a plethora of resources. No regrets.
by Denny from Eastern USA on
Music background: Intermediate hobbyist
Very nice
Was very satisfied with the tone and playability of this mandolin. Even though many people consider this a beginner/starter mandolin, it is very well suited for the experienced player. In fact, this is now my number one gigging mandolin. I was very pleased with Sweetwater's 55-point inspection process. James Riddings was very knowledgeable, and I look forward to working with him again.
by Roy Sutphin from Southwestern Virginia on
Music background: Semi-professional for 30+ years
Good quality and value
The mandolin arrived in perfect condition and had a good setup. It feels like a quality instrument - now if I can just learn how to play the thing! Sweetwater is the place to go for these things - they follow up on orders and are so helpful.
by Sweetwater Customer from Minnesota on
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