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Like the Ibanez mandolins of yesteryear, this M510 mandolin offers the highest standard of craftsmanship and tonality, while offering it at a price that any beginner or working musician can afford. Built with quality components and desirable features, this 8-string is a welcome addition to any instrument collection that won't breaking the bank.

Built on the teardrop A-style platform, the Ibanez mandolin features a spruce top for balanced tone right out of the box. The mahogany body offers rich lows and a pristine sustain. The rosewood fretboard promotes the clear sustain and the tonal clarity that has made Ibanez a household name in the mandolin realm. Additional appointments include chrome hardware and a high gloss finish.

Case sold separately.
Ibanez M510 A-Style Mandolin Dark Violin Sunburst

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  • 8-string mandolin
  • A-style body type
  • Mahogany neck, back, and sides
  • Spruce top
  • Scale: 350 mm
  • Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • 20 frets
  • Nut width: 30mm
  • Flat fretboard
  • Rosewood bridge
  • Chrome tuners
  • Chrome hardware
  • High gloss finish
  • Case sold separately

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4.11

27 Reviews

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Much lighter color than pictured but a great instrument.
Much lighter color than pictured but a great instrument.
Much lighter color than pictured but a great instrument.
Decent for the money but NEEDS a setup!
Beautiful Affordable Mandolin
Beautiful Affordable Mandolin

Most Liked Positive Review

4

Very nice instrument

I recently purchased the dark violin sunburst Ibanez M-510. It is a beautiful instrument. I absolutely love the finish on it. So as far as looks go it is very very nice. I have been playing guitar for 15 years and I'm learning the mandolin so I purchased this one b/c it was inexpensive. It does not necessarily have the biggest sound, but you have to take into consideration it is a $150 instrument. For the price you pay, it does have a nice sound to it and I would definitely recommend it if you are learning how to play. If nothing else it will make a nice looking addition to my wall of instruments!

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Decent for the money but NEEDS a setup!

Bought this for my daughter to start learning Mandolin. Quality seems to be a bit inconsistent. The first one had finish flaws and a matte finish like the picture. The second one was glossy like the description. Took it to a luthier right away for a proper setup. The strings sit too high on the nut for good playability and the bridge was not only of poor material but didn't sit properly on the instrument, so he replaced the bridge and sanded to the contour. Added some good strings and it seems a decent instrument for the price. If you can afford a $100 more, my luthier and instructor both said that The Loar Mandolin is a better instrument.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing12
  2. Back-Up2
  3. Wall art. It is pretty.1
  4. Messing around1
Cons
  1. Breaks Easy2
  2. Not Consistent2
  3. Not as pictured1
  4. Poor Tone Quality1
  5. Obviously not checked before shipment1
Describe Yourself
  1. Novice8
  2. Experienced4
  3. Child2
  4. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Good Tone12
  2. Consistent5
  3. Long Life2
  4. Well Built / Quality2
  5. Easy To Setup1

Reviewed by 27 customers

  • Much lighter color than pictured but a great instrument.

    4

    submitted4 years ago

    byGrace

    fromKentucky

    Beautiful mando. I got the vintage sunburst and it definitely doesn't have the same color as photographed, but is a really nice instrument.

  • Great Value for the price

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byLil' Juice

    fromScotts Mills, OR

    I decided that I'd like to take up the mandolin as I love the sound, and I've always wanted to play the theme song to Zorba The Greek. I believe for the price you get a well built, beautiful mandolin that sounds great. Like with any guitar that I have ever purchased the first thing I do is take off the strings, honey up the fret board and wax the instrument, and set it up with Ernie Ball strings. When I was done with this instrument, it is beautiful and sounds great.

  • Yes

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byTootsie

    fromAsheville

    Personal entertainment

  • Broken bridge, rusty strings

    3

    submitted5 years ago

    byJW

    fromPennsylvania

    Play guitar, banjo, and ukulele. Bought to learn mandolin. Once I replaced the broken bridge and rusty strings, and gave it a complete set up, it does have a decent tone,

  • Not sure

    3

    submitted5 years ago

    byBeth

    fromMD

    We got this for our 7 year old for Christmas. We got him a case for it and he was careful with it. He has already learned to play a chord and twinkle twinkle on it. Sadly, after only 4 days of use and no trauma to the mandolin, he is so sad to find a crack across the back of the neck. Unfortunately I didn't pay for the warranty. We have a super sad little guy.

  • Decent for the money but NEEDS a setup!

    3

    submitted6 years ago

    byR D

    fromKnoxville, TN

    Bought this for my daughter to start learning Mandolin. Quality seems to be a bit inconsistent. The first one had finish flaws and a matte finish like the picture. The second one was glossy like the description. Took it to a luthier right away for a proper setup. The strings sit too high on the nut for good playability and the bridge was not only of poor material but didn't sit properly on the instrument, so he replaced the bridge and sanded to the contour. Added some good strings and it seems a decent instrument for the price. If you can afford a $100 more, my luthier and instructor both said that The Loar Mandolin is a better instrument.

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  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byb

    fromundisclosed

    does this have an adjustable truss rod?

    does this have an adjustable truss rod?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This mandolin does have an adjustable truss rod.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked bypaul

    frommi

    what gauge strings are on this mandolin so I can change them. Is there a good brand I should try?

    what gauge strings are on this mandolin so I can change them. Is there a good brand I should try?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This mandolin comes with medium gauge strings. It is mainly a matter of personal preference but I would recommend Elixir, D'addario or Ernie Ball strings.