Ibanez M510DVS Mandolin (Dark Violin Sunburst High Gloss)

Ibanez M510DVS Mandolin (Dark Violin Sunburst High Gloss)From its beginnings in Europe in the seventeenth century, the mandolin has been used as an accompanying instrument in various string ensembles. The mandolin shot to the forefront of the American musical landscape as a lead instrument in the 1940's via Bill Monroe, the father of bluegrass. Now Ibanez offers beginning to intermediate mandolin players an affordable, great sounding mandolin with the M510. An A style mandolin, the M510 features a gorgeous

From its beginnings in Europe in the seventeenth century, the mandolin has been used as an accompanying instrument in various string ensembles. The mandolin shot to the forefront of the American musical landscape as a lead instrument in the 1940's via Bill Monroe, the father of bluegrass. Now Ibanez offers beginning to intermediate mandolin players an affordable, great-sounding mandolin with the M510. An A-style mandolin, the M510 features a gorgeous spruce top and mahogany back and sides, mahogany neck, and rosewood fretboard. These classic tonewoods coupled with the solid hardware that finishes out this M510 produce a warm tone when chording and a higher to midrange voice for soloing. 

Features

• Spruce top and mahogany neck, back, and sides produce warm, bright tones
• Dark violin sunburst high-gloss finish looks excellent in any light
• Rosewood bridge and fretboard add to the rich tone

Specifications

• Type: Mandolin
• Body Shape: A Style
• Color: Dark Violin Sunburst
• Finish: High Gloss
• Top Material: Spruce
• Body Material: Sapele
• Neck Material: Okoume
• Neck Shape: M
• Fingerboard Material: Purpleheart
• Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
• Number of Frets: 20
• Scale Length: 13.77"
• Nut Width: 1.18"
• Bridge Material: Purpleheart
• Tuners: Open Gear with Chrome buttons
• Strings: .010-.034
• Case/Gig Bag: Sold Separately