Ibanez M522S Mandolin - Brown Sunburst

ABOUT

The M522S is a classic F-style 8-string mandolin built for players who want rich projection, vintage aesthetics, and dependable craftsmanship at a great value. With its carved scroll, elegant body points, and high-gloss Brown/Dark Violin Sunburst finish, the M522S delivers the traditional look bluegrass players love while offering modern reliability for stage, studio, or casual picking.

A solid spruce top provides crisp attack and bright clarity, while the maple back and sides add warmth and punch—perfect for cutting through an ensemble. The comfortable maple neck and smooth rosewood fingerboard make fast runs, tremolo picking, and chord work feel natural, even for newer mandolin players.

SPECS

General

Number of Strings: 8 

Orientation: Right-handed

Body 

Body Shape: F style 

Top Material: Solid spruce

Back & Sides Material: Flamed maple

Finish: High gloss polyurethane

Neck

Neck Material: Maple 

Fretboard Material: Purpleheart

Number of Frets: 24

Hardware

Bridge Material: Purpleheart

Tuning Machines: Chrome die-cast tuning machines

Case: Sold separately