Ibanez M522S F-Style Mandolin - Dark Violin Sunburst Gloss Other Stringed Instruments An innovative three step hammering

An innovative three step hammering process

finishing with a glistening wash and plenty of resonance

with a repaired cracks and dings that are holding and structurally sound

Some of edges by the top and back purfling have a slightly rough texture where the dryness here in Alberta caused it to shrink a little bit

Ibanez M522S F-Style Mandolin - Dark Violin Sunburst Gloss Other Stringed Instruments An innovative three step hammeringThe 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,