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Ibanez M510E-BS A-Style Mandolin - Brown Sunburst

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Period from 2019-10-24 to 2023-12-15
| | 2.0 out of 5 stars won't hold tuning | 2023-12-15
I had high hopes for this instrument as I had played one a friend had. But after having it for a month, I find that no matter what I do, it will not stay in tune even after playing it for 30 seconds. So I can't recommend this one.
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Nice build with good sound | 2023-12-06
Good quality instrument. Keep in mind that this is factory fresh...meaning that the last hands to touch it were at the factory... So a basic set up is required... Not too difficult if you are familiar with the mechanics of stringed instruments... If not then take it to someone who is. Acoustically the supplied strings are terrible so replace them at set up. The pick up has a nice full sound to it.
| | 3.0 out of 5 stars It's usable | 2023-12-01
Great price
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars My loved Mandolin | 2023-09-02
Is GREAT 😃, fast shipping, was already tuned. Thanks
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Very good for the price. | 2023-06-13
I purchased this mandolin about 6 months ago and I've been very impressed with the quality and sound considering the price. It sounds especially good plugged in. If you're on the fence and just need solid mandolin on the cheap, I'd recommend it. It is probably worth about double the price IMO.
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Well constructed | 2023-05-24
It has a great sound well constructed a real value at that price! I’ve seen mandolins they were nowhere near this nice at a much higher price
| | 3.0 out of 5 stars pretty disappointing | 2023-05-07
i thought stepping up to name brand for an instrument would result in a quality product but not so in this case. the tuner keys are cheap, were poorly mounted the ferrules around the tuner posts were falling out and the second and third string set’s won’t intonate and it needs work on the frets for leveling and smoothing. i expected this with budget instruments i’ve bought before but not from a name like ibanez
| | 2.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected from the product description. | 2023-04-03
Quality poor. Playing very difficult on the very narrow neck. Sound quality poor. I would definitely try and get more cash to put towards an Ozark mandolin. This Ibanez is rubbish.
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Great instrument for the price! | 2023-03-17
Great value, sounds great with only a minimal setup!
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Never played a mandolin before | 2023-02-28
It arrived in perfect condition. It looks beautiful and after tuning it, it sounds spectacular. I can hear the resonance on the top. But remember I am new to this. Have not plugged it in cause I don't have an amp, yet. And I promised myself "No amp till I know 5 songs." Will update as I learn mre.
| | 4.0 out of 5 stars A Nice Mandolin For The Price | 2023-02-09
This is a nice Mandolin for the money. Mine stays in tune. I like the adjustable truss rod, if the action needs adjusting. I needed to adjust mine. The only thing I dislike is the electronics. When I record with the built-in jack, it sounds like an electric guitar, not a Mandolin. So I used a Shure 75 microphone instead, to mike the Mandolin, which sounds much better. I don't think you could beat the quality for the affordable price. However, in hindsight, I would NOT recommend buying this
| | 1.0 out of 5 stars Surprised by poor quality | 2023-01-20
I was surprised by the poor quality of this instrument. Cheap strings cheap construction. If you have a lot of time to work this instrument....maybe ??? I waited too long for the return otherwise????
| | 4.0 out of 5 stars It's surprisingly good for the money | 2023-01-06
I'm a guitar player so only wanted a mandolin for occasional use and didn't want to pay a lot. You can tell this Ibanez is made to a price but it's surprisingly good for that price. Needs a little fiddling to set it up well but then I was very happy with the tuning, intonation, acoustic and electric sounds, and finish. Might be my sloppy guitar technique but I just need to file the sharp edge off the end of the bridge to stop it digging into the heel of my hand.
| | 4.0 out of 5 stars Nice instrument | 2022-12-17
I have not played it yet ,its a present for my son, Ibanez are a really good manufacturer and the action looked great ,
| | 4.0 out of 5 stars Not Supplied set up so make sure you know how to do this! | 2022-12-15
I have played and even made fretted instruments in the past and I know mandolins have very high string tensioned so was not surprised that there was very little tension in the strings and protective foam under the bridge. The bridge did have notches but as supplied the bass G string was over twice as far from the edge of the fretboard at the bridge end than at the nut - should be parallel all the way down. The bridge is not fixed and it is also necessary to slightly angle the bridge away at the
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Good value for the money | 2022-08-15
Arrived in two days. Nice instrument for the money. Anyone learning the Mandolin will be happy with this purchase. The strings don't seem great so I replaced them with some better strings. Sound is great. Make sure to set up the bridge properly.
| | 3,0 su 5 stelle Strumento valido | 2022-08-04
Dopo un paio di sfortunati tentativi ( strumenti pieni di difetti, prontamente resi) ho trovato questo strumento e sono abbastanza soddisfatto. Per la fascia di prezzo è un buon compromesso. Anche non amplificato ha un discreto volume. La tastiera è discreta ed il settaggio originale è abbastanza buono. Attenzione alle viti per la regolazione del ponticello : sono molto dure e consiglio di usare molta cautela o rivolgersi ad un liutaio. Non so quali corde montasse ma le ho cambiate subito e lo
| | 4.0 out of 5 stars Ibanez is still the king of beginner instruments. | 2022-07-02
The only reason it’s 4 stars is that the pick up out put is a little low. And find yourself a strap or some string like I do; it makes it easier to play. The tone is great, getting it set up doesn’t take to long, it’s holding its tuning nicely. And unlike other companies like Vangoa and such that you haven’t heard of that offer a cheaper product. Ibanez has been around forever and not only contends with Gibson and Fender. Often times they win the fight. Only problem is like I said the pick up is
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Great value and quality craftsmanship | 2022-06-18
For the money this instrument has great tone. The pickup doesn’t alter the instrument’s tone.
| | 2.0 out of 5 stars Broken on delivery | 2022-04-25
Looks like a lovely little instrument, really well made for the price. Heartbreaking that it was packaged in a flimsy box with too much tension on the strings - as a result it was delivered with a massive split through the heel. So sad this little beauty will never make music…
| | 1.0 out of 5 stars Mandolin needs work | 2022-03-30
Mandolin is defective. Don't my instruments via Amazon or this vendor
| | 3.0 out of 5 stars will add to the cost to have it set up. Sweetwater and other venues send it already set up. | 2022-03-07
The instrument looks good, ut is not set up, as sweetwater and other venues include. The sound is not great after my attempts and I will need to take it to a luthier at added expense to get it (hopefully) sounding better.
| | 4.0 out of 5 stars If you want to play you can learn on it. | 2022-02-09
It’s looks and value. Disliked the bridge was to high.
| | 2.0 out of 5 stars Needs a fret dressing right out the box | 2022-01-23
Very poor quality fret work, hurts to play it. May buy another one to see if this is a fluke, we'll see.
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic mandolin overall | 2022-01-10
great price, great mandolin. shipped fast, safe and sound. tested knobs, pick-up etc. works great. love it.
| | 5,0 von 5 Sternen IBANEZ A-Style Mandoline - Brown Sunburst (M510E-BS) | 2021-12-20
Alles Super
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Returned after 4 days | 2021-11-28
Would not stay in tune. Pickup height would not adjust on E string side. Returned for full refund.
| | 3.0 out of 5 stars Looks Good | 2021-10-07
It’s a Christmas gift so I have to get back to you on playing and sound. Bought early because of coming supply chain issues.
| | 4.0 out of 5 stars Nice little instrument | 2021-09-02
Action is a little high and the heads don’t operate as accurately as I would have liked but overall very nice
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Don't think twice | 2021-08-13
Love it!
| | 5,0 su 5 stelle Ibanez | 2021-07-12
Ho avuto qualche problemino ma ho trovato una professionalità e serietà da parte del venditore nel risolvere il problema. Consiglio vivamente
| | 4.0 out of 5 stars Nice quality | 2021-05-04
Looks great, and shipped safely.
| | 4.0 out of 5 stars For the price, very fun | 2021-04-18
You’re going to want to install a peg on the base of the neck because if you put the strap on the headstock then the instrument will go out of tune faster and warp the neck in time. Fun instrument to play, the pickup has a little buzz in the signal.
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Fun to play | 2021-03-04
Nice mandolin, the pickup is good. I’ve used it in church and it does the job!
| | 5,0 sur 5 étoiles Belle mandoline électro acoustique | 2021-02-19
Je suis satisfait de cette mandoline Ibanez. Bel aspect, son très sympa.J'utilise un looper pour jouer sur un accompagnement guitare sur lequel je joue des chants et contrechants avec la mandoline et/ou ma guitare. De plus je fais des montages avec garage band en branchant la mandoline sur ma carte son qui va sur mon mac. Donc le fait d'avoir pour 209€ une mandoline électro acoustique Ibanez, c'est top.
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Should be taken to a shop for assembly | 2021-02-08
Absolutely love it! As a complete beginner, I didn't know how to assemble it. The guy at the shop knew just what to do to turn it into a very fine sounding instrument.
| | 3,0 sur 5 étoiles Objet ok mais attention à l’emballage | 2021-01-31
Objet arrivé en bon état mais l’emballage laissait vraiment à désirer. Le carton était à moitié ouvert
| | 4.0 out of 5 stars Great mandolin except for the noisy and weak pickup | 2021-01-22
I decided to take up mandolin after borrowing a coworker’s to play over a weekend. As a life-long guitarist I was just ready to try something new. This little Ibanez is so cool, with the quality I’ve come to expect from them. Great sound, nice looking, so playable after setting up the bridge. My one regret - buying the model with a pickup. This pickup hums SO badly, regardless of which amp or cord I use, and I’ve tried many. I wish I would have saved $30 and bought the acoustic only model. My
| | 1.0 out of 5 stars Awful mandolin followed by awful service | 2020-11-30
Excited to get it. Mandolin came in with a scratches all arose the buddy. It being electric acoustic I hooked it up to multiple places and nothing. Electronics were defective. When going for a return they charged a ridiculous restocking fee (Half the cost of the mando) and said nope it was just fine. Pretty convenient for them I suppose. Also claimed I had scratched it.
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Love this mandolin | 2020-10-13
I love this. I wanted a mandolin to learn a little on and to keep on hand to plink around on. It came in great shape. I simply tuned it and played it. Keeps tune nicely and sounds really good through my vox ac30
| | 4.0 out of 5 stars Nice sound without huge investment | 2020-10-06
I'm a beginner mandolin player but experienced in other instruments. Once I got everything tuned, everything sounded great and I've been learning new melodies and chords each day. The pick-up for the amp is just okay. There are background crunchies that I don't hear on my amp when I plug in my acoustic-electric ukulele that has a higher quality pick-up.
| | 4.0 out of 5 stars Nice usable instrument once setup. | 2020-10-03
I have been wanting to expand my instrument collection for some time now. My band has decided to included some tunes that have mandolin in them, so now seems like a good time. I choose Ibanez M510EOVS because I needed an electrified mandolin and of the brands I recognized, Ibanez is the brand that I had the least worries about quality. The instrument itself is solidly constructed. The finish looks good with no flaws and there are no gaps in the binding. The spruce top is very resonant and the
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quality for the Value | 2020-09-10
Beautiful mandolin. It only took a quick tune up and sounds amazing. All the quality you would expect from ibanez. Very happy I went for this model.
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Well built. | 2020-07-14
Although I know quite a bit about guitars buying an electric mandolin on a budget of £300 was new territory. Manufacturers disguising what I would call 'furniture wood' under a latin name is off-putting for a start. The Ibanez is Spruce, Sapele and Mahogany each no stranger to a guitar player. This mandolin is superb, both acoustically and electric for it's price. It also has approval from a 'proper' mandolin player.
| | 2020-07-13
Hubby very happy with this
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome axe | 2020-06-01
Awesome
| | 4.0 out of 5 stars Incredible value | 2020-03-20
Amazing deal for the money. I needed a mandolin for a series of shows and I didn't want to hassle with installing a pickup. This fit the bill perfectly. Played well right out of the box. Has an adjustable truss rod, but didn't need to adjust it yet. Tuners did their job, never needed to re-tune during a show. My only quibble would be the output level of the pickup. It was not loud enough at first. I raised the height of the pickup and that helped. Still the volume is too low; I really
| | 1.0 out of 5 stars Do not buy | 2020-03-07
Very badly made, cheap and nasty, would not stay in tune.
| | 2020-02-05
Daughter loves it
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars 👍🏻 | 2020-02-04
Daughter loves it
| | 3.0 out of 5 stars Poor quality tuners. | 2019-10-24
A very reasonable Mandolin for the price, however it was let down by very poor tuners. It was almost impossible to tune until I replaced them with a set of Grovers. This has greatly improved it.
Period from 2019-01-15 to 2023-12-06
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Nice build with good sound | 2023-12-06
Good quality instrument. Keep in mind that this is factory fresh...meaning that the last hands to touch it were at the factory... So a basic set up is required... Not too difficult if you are familiar with the mechanics of stringed instruments... If not then take it to someone who is. Acoustically the supplied strings are terrible so replace them at set up. The pick up has a nice full sound to it.
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars My loved Mandolin | 2023-09-02
Is GREAT 😃, fast shipping, was already tuned. Thanks
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Very good for the price. | 2023-06-13
I purchased this mandolin about 6 months ago and I've been very impressed with the quality and sound considering the price. It sounds especially good plugged in. If you're on the fence and just need solid mandolin on the cheap, I'd recommend it. It is probably worth about double the price IMO.
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Well constructed | 2023-05-24
It has a great sound well constructed a real value at that price! I’ve seen mandolins they were nowhere near this nice at a much higher price
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Great instrument for the price! | 2023-03-17
Great value, sounds great with only a minimal setup!
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Never played a mandolin before | 2023-02-28
It arrived in perfect condition. It looks beautiful and after tuning it, it sounds spectacular. I can hear the resonance on the top. But remember I am new to this. Have not plugged it in cause I don't have an amp, yet. And I promised myself "No amp till I know 5 songs." Will update as I learn mre.
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Good value for the money | 2022-08-15
Arrived in two days. Nice instrument for the money. Anyone learning the Mandolin will be happy with this purchase. The strings don't seem great so I replaced them with some better strings. Sound is great. Make sure to set up the bridge properly.
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Great value and quality craftsmanship | 2022-06-18
For the money this instrument has great tone. The pickup doesn’t alter the instrument’s tone.
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic mandolin overall | 2022-01-10
great price, great mandolin. shipped fast, safe and sound. tested knobs, pick-up etc. works great. love it.
| | 5,0 von 5 Sternen IBANEZ A-Style Mandoline - Brown Sunburst (M510E-BS) | 2021-12-20
Alles Super
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Returned after 4 days | 2021-11-28
Would not stay in tune. Pickup height would not adjust on E string side. Returned for full refund.
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Don't think twice | 2021-08-13
Love it!
| | 5,0 su 5 stelle Ibanez | 2021-07-12
Ho avuto qualche problemino ma ho trovato una professionalità e serietà da parte del venditore nel risolvere il problema. Consiglio vivamente
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Fun to play | 2021-03-04
Nice mandolin, the pickup is good. I’ve used it in church and it does the job!
| | 5,0 sur 5 étoiles Belle mandoline électro acoustique | 2021-02-19
Je suis satisfait de cette mandoline Ibanez. Bel aspect, son très sympa.J'utilise un looper pour jouer sur un accompagnement guitare sur lequel je joue des chants et contrechants avec la mandoline et/ou ma guitare. De plus je fais des montages avec garage band en branchant la mandoline sur ma carte son qui va sur mon mac. Donc le fait d'avoir pour 209€ une mandoline électro acoustique Ibanez, c'est top.
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Should be taken to a shop for assembly | 2021-02-08
Absolutely love it! As a complete beginner, I didn't know how to assemble it. The guy at the shop knew just what to do to turn it into a very fine sounding instrument.
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Love this mandolin | 2020-10-13
I love this. I wanted a mandolin to learn a little on and to keep on hand to plink around on. It came in great shape. I simply tuned it and played it. Keeps tune nicely and sounds really good through my vox ac30
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quality for the Value | 2020-09-10
Beautiful mandolin. It only took a quick tune up and sounds amazing. All the quality you would expect from ibanez. Very happy I went for this model.
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Well built. | 2020-07-14
Although I know quite a bit about guitars buying an electric mandolin on a budget of £300 was new territory. Manufacturers disguising what I would call 'furniture wood' under a latin name is off-putting for a start. The Ibanez is Spruce, Sapele and Mahogany each no stranger to a guitar player. This mandolin is superb, both acoustically and electric for it's price. It also has approval from a 'proper' mandolin player.
| | 2020-07-13
Hubby very happy with this
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome axe | 2020-06-01
Awesome
| | 2020-02-05
Daughter loves it
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars 👍🏻 | 2020-02-04
Daughter loves it
| | 2019-10-17
So, I promised myself I'd learn at least 20 instruments to a competent level in my lifetime. I'm 40 years old now so after learning the electric guitar (lead), acoustic guitar (fingerpicking), Ukulele, Piano, Harmonica, I decided to take up the Kalimba just recently (thumb piano).......and the Mandolin. The classic song which attracted me to the Mandolin was one that everyone who plays Mandolin is familiar with - 'Losing my Religion' by R.E.M. and it's this song which
| | 5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!! | 2019-01-15
Well done!!
Period from 2020-10-06 to 2023-02-09
| | 4.0 out of 5 stars A Nice Mandolin For The Price | 2023-02-09
This is a nice Mandolin for the money. Mine stays in tune. I like the adjustable truss rod, if the action needs adjusting. I needed to adjust mine. The only thing I dislike is the electronics. When I record with the built-in jack, it sounds like an electric guitar, not a Mandolin. So I used a Shure 75 microphone instead, to mike the Mandolin, which sounds much better. I don't think you could beat the quality for the affordable price. However, in hindsight, I would NOT recommend buying this
| | 4.0 out of 5 stars It's surprisingly good for the money | 2023-01-06
I'm a guitar player so only wanted a mandolin for occasional use and didn't want to pay a lot. You can tell this Ibanez is made to a price but it's surprisingly good for that price. Needs a little fiddling to set it up well but then I was very happy with the tuning, intonation, acoustic and electric sounds, and finish. Might be my sloppy guitar technique but I just need to file the sharp edge off the end of the bridge to stop it digging into the heel of my hand.
| | 4.0 out of 5 stars Nice instrument | 2022-12-17
I have not played it yet ,its a present for my son, Ibanez are a really good manufacturer and the action looked great ,
| | 4.0 out of 5 stars Not Supplied set up so make sure you know how to do this! | 2022-12-15
I have played and even made fretted instruments in the past and I know mandolins have very high string tensioned so was not surprised that there was very little tension in the strings and protective foam under the bridge. The bridge did have notches but as supplied the bass G string was over twice as far from the edge of the fretboard at the bridge end than at the nut - should be parallel all the way down. The bridge is not fixed and it is also necessary to slightly angle the bridge away at the
| | 4.0 out of 5 stars Ibanez is still the king of beginner instruments. | 2022-07-02
The only reason it’s 4 stars is that the pick up out put is a little low. And find yourself a strap or some string like I do; it makes it easier to play. The tone is great, getting it set up doesn’t take to long, it’s holding its tuning nicely. And unlike other companies like Vangoa and such that you haven’t heard of that offer a cheaper product. Ibanez has been around forever and not only contends with Gibson and Fender. Often times they win the fight. Only problem is like I said the pick up is
| | 4.0 out of 5 stars If you want to play you can learn on it. | 2022-02-09
It’s looks and value. Disliked the bridge was to high.
| | 4.0 out of 5 stars Nice little instrument | 2021-09-02
Action is a little high and the heads don’t operate as accurately as I would have liked but overall very nice
| | 4.0 out of 5 stars Nice quality | 2021-05-04
Looks great, and shipped safely.
| | 4.0 out of 5 stars For the price, very fun | 2021-04-18
You’re going to want to install a peg on the base of the neck because if you put the strap on the headstock then the instrument will go out of tune faster and warp the neck in time. Fun instrument to play, the pickup has a little buzz in the signal.
| | 4.0 out of 5 stars Great mandolin except for the noisy and weak pickup | 2021-01-22
I decided to take up mandolin after borrowing a coworker’s to play over a weekend. As a life-long guitarist I was just ready to try something new. This little Ibanez is so cool, with the quality I’ve come to expect from them. Great sound, nice looking, so playable after setting up the bridge. My one regret - buying the model with a pickup. This pickup hums SO badly, regardless of which amp or cord I use, and I’ve tried many. I wish I would have saved $30 and bought the acoustic only model. My
| | 4.0 out of 5 stars Nice sound without huge investment | 2020-10-06
I'm a beginner mandolin player but experienced in other instruments. Once I got everything tuned, everything sounded great and I've been learning new melodies and chords each day. The pick-up for the amp is just okay. There are background crunchies that I don't hear on my amp when I plug in my acoustic-electric ukulele that has a higher quality pick-up.
Period from 2021-10-07 to 2023-12-01
| | 3.0 out of 5 stars It's usable | 2023-12-01
Great price
| | 3.0 out of 5 stars pretty disappointing | 2023-05-07
i thought stepping up to name brand for an instrument would result in a quality product but not so in this case. the tuner keys are cheap, were poorly mounted the ferrules around the tuner posts were falling out and the second and third string set’s won’t intonate and it needs work on the frets for leveling and smoothing. i expected this with budget instruments i’ve bought before but not from a name like ibanez
| | 3,0 su 5 stelle Strumento valido | 2022-08-04
Dopo un paio di sfortunati tentativi ( strumenti pieni di difetti, prontamente resi) ho trovato questo strumento e sono abbastanza soddisfatto. Per la fascia di prezzo è un buon compromesso. Anche non amplificato ha un discreto volume. La tastiera è discreta ed il settaggio originale è abbastanza buono. Attenzione alle viti per la regolazione del ponticello : sono molto dure e consiglio di usare molta cautela o rivolgersi ad un liutaio. Non so quali corde montasse ma le ho cambiate subito e lo
| | 3.0 out of 5 stars will add to the cost to have it set up. Sweetwater and other venues send it already set up. | 2022-03-07
The instrument looks good, ut is not set up, as sweetwater and other venues include. The sound is not great after my attempts and I will need to take it to a luthier at added expense to get it (hopefully) sounding better.
| | 3.0 out of 5 stars Looks Good | 2021-10-07
It’s a Christmas gift so I have to get back to you on playing and sound. Bought early because of coming supply chain issues.
Period from 2022-04-25 to 2023-12-15
| | 2.0 out of 5 stars won't hold tuning | 2023-12-15
I had high hopes for this instrument as I had played one a friend had. But after having it for a month, I find that no matter what I do, it will not stay in tune even after playing it for 30 seconds. So I can't recommend this one.
| | 2.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected from the product description. | 2023-04-03
Quality poor. Playing very difficult on the very narrow neck. Sound quality poor. I would definitely try and get more cash to put towards an Ozark mandolin. This Ibanez is rubbish.
| | 2.0 out of 5 stars Broken on delivery | 2022-04-25
Looks like a lovely little instrument, really well made for the price. Heartbreaking that it was packaged in a flimsy box with too much tension on the strings - as a result it was delivered with a massive split through the heel. So sad this little beauty will never make music…
Period from 2020-03-07 to 2023-01-20
| | 1.0 out of 5 stars Surprised by poor quality | 2023-01-20
I was surprised by the poor quality of this instrument. Cheap strings cheap construction. If you have a lot of time to work this instrument....maybe ??? I waited too long for the return otherwise????
| | 1.0 out of 5 stars Mandolin needs work | 2022-03-30
Mandolin is defective. Don't my instruments via Amazon or this vendor
| | 1.0 out of 5 stars Awful mandolin followed by awful service | 2020-11-30
Excited to get it. Mandolin came in with a scratches all arose the buddy. It being electric acoustic I hooked it up to multiple places and nothing. Electronics were defective. When going for a return they charged a ridiculous restocking fee (Half the cost of the mando) and said nope it was just fine. Pretty convenient for them I suppose. Also claimed I had scratched it.
| | 1.0 out of 5 stars Do not buy | 2020-03-07
Very badly made, cheap and nasty, would not stay in tune.

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Ibanez M510E-BS A-Style Mandolin - Brown Sunburst
Description: Die Ibanez Mandoline überzeugt in Optik und Sound. Decke: FichteBoden und Zargen: MahagoniLack: HochglanzFarbe: Brown SunburstHals: MahagoniGriffbrett und Steg: PalisanderEinlagen: Pearl DotMechaniken: ChromTonabnehmer: PickupKorpusform: A-Style
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Last Update: 2024-02-13

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