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Ibanez M522 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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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

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

great little Mandolin

I got this for my wife and she loves it, taking lessons and pushing me to play guitar with her, cant ask for a better gift
by Gary Cushman from minnesota on
Music background: guitars, keyboards and drums

Not Disappointed

I never saw a lot of mandolins in music stores, so I thought I would try online. The problem for me was not being able to play it first before buying.

I read about the inspection process for instruments over $300 and this mandolin was the least expensive one over $300. It's a lot of money for me and I wanted an instrument that I could play and not have to fool with. I've read some reviews on other instruments where people had to do this and that on what they bought and then it was fine, but for me it would be a disaster.

This is the first time I've ever done a product review and I hope it helps someone. I like my mandolin and am not disappointed at all with either the instrument or the company.
by Vincent Stewart from Easton Maryland on
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