Ibanez M522SDVS Dark Violin Sunburst High Gloss
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Essential Information About the M522S Mandolin
Essential Information About the M522S Mandolin
- Solid Sitka Spruce Top for a wide frequency range, with sparkling highs, precise mids, and firm lows.
- Flamed Maple Back and Sides offering brightness, projection, and an elegant aesthetic.
- Amaranth Fingerboard and Bridge (dense wood) for a clear attack, good vibration transfer, and natural sustain.
- Short Scale 13.78" / 350 mm promoting playing comfort, fast tremolo, and melodic articulation.
Manufacturer Information
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From Tradition to the Modern Stage
The M522S is part of the long history of the mandolin, present since the 17th century and still cherished in acoustic music. This model emphasizes carefully selected woods and a refined finish to offer a reliable mandolin for the workshop, home, or stage.
Intended Use and Skill Level
Ideal for motivated beginners to intermediate players, the M522S suits bluegrass, folk, Celtic repertoires, and traditional music. Its short scale facilitates double stops, tremolo, and precise rhythmic accompaniment, while remaining lively enough to lead melodic lines.
Sound Characteristics
The solid Sitka spruce soundboard provides openness and dynamics, with a lively attack and excellent pick responsiveness. The flamed maple back and sides enhance clarity, note definition, and projection, useful for cutting through an acoustic ensemble. The amaranth fingerboard offers a firm feel under the fingers and precise articulation, while the amaranth bridge efficiently transmits string energy to the body for a warm yet taut timbre, typical of the acoustic mandolin.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To get the best from the M522S, we recommend a set of 8-string mandolin light gauge strings (e.g., .010-.038 or .011-.040), a chromatic clip-on tuner for quick and reliable tuning, plectrums from 0.73 to 1.0 mm depending on desired attack, and a case humidifier to stabilize humidity levels.
Technical specifications
| Top | solid Sitka spruce | Key | amaranth (flat radius) |
| Back and sides | flamed maple | Inlays | acrylic blocks |
| Body finishing | glossy polyurethane | Bridge | amaranth |
| Neck | maple | Tuning machines | gold mandolin tuning machines with acrylic buttons |
| Neck finishing | glossy polyurethane | String spacing | 0.39" / 10 mm |
| Scale length | 13.78" / 350 mm | Hex key | included |
| Thickness at 1st fret | 0.89" / 22.5 mm | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Ibanez M522SDVS suitable for bluegrass?
This model is suitable for bluegrass, folk, Celtic, and traditional repertoires. Its 350 mm scale length facilitates double stops, tremolo, and rhythmic accompaniments.
What woods make up the M522S?
The top is made of solid Sitka spruce, while the back and sides are made of flamed maple. This combination promotes a bright attack, good note definition, and projection.
What sound does this acoustic mandolin produce?
The solid Sitka spruce provides openness and dynamics to the pick attack. The flamed maple enhances clarity, while the rosewood bridge contributes to a warm and focused tone.
What strings should be used on this 8-string mandolin?
A light gauge 8-string mandolin set, either .010-.038 or .011-.040, is recommended.
Is the fingerboard suitable for melodic playing?
The rosewood fingerboard features a flat radius and acrylic block inlays. The 10 mm string spacing helps ensure precise articulation for melodic lines.
