Ibanez M522S-DVS

The Ibanez M522S-DVS is an F-style mandolin designed for players seeking the bright, articulate response associated with traditional mandolin construction. It features a solid Sitka Spruce top paired with Flamed Maple back and sides, providing clear projection, defined upper frequencies and a focused acoustic character. The F-style body also gives the instrument its distinctive scroll and pointed-body appearance, making it suitable for bluegrass, folk, country, acoustic ensembles and melodic playing. (Ibanez)

The mandolin uses a Maple neck with a Purpleheart fretboard and 24 frets, offering a comfortable platform for melody lines, tremolo and chordal playing. Its 350mm scale length, 30mm nut width and flat fretboard radius follow the compact playing dimensions typical of a mandolin. The Purpleheart bridge and saddle contribute to efficient string vibration transfer, while the 10mm string spacing provides a controlled playing feel. (Ibanez)

The M522S-DVS is finished in Dark Violin Sunburst High Gloss and features Acrylic Block inlays for a clean traditional appearance. Gold Mandolin tuning machines with Acrylic buttons provide smooth tuning adjustment, while the four-course setup is factory tuned E-A-D-G. The instrument uses .010/.014/.024/.034 strings according to the current Ibanez specification and does not include onboard electronics. (Ibanez)

Key Features

• F-style mandolin body

• Solid Sitka Spruce top

• Flamed Maple back and sides

• Maple neck

• Purpleheart fretboard

• Purpleheart bridge

• Purpleheart saddle

• Acrylic Block inlays

• 24 frets

• 350mm / 13.8" scale length

• 30mm nut width

• Flat fretboard radius

• 10mm string spacing

• Gold Mandolin tuners

• Acrylic tuner buttons

• Traditional four-course mandolin tuning

• Dark Violin Sunburst High Gloss finish

• Acoustic design without onboard electronics

Specifications

• Type: Acoustic Mandolin

• Series: M Series

• Model: M522S-DVS

• Body Shape / Product Type: F-style Mandolin

• Top: Solid Sitka Spruce

• Back & Sides: Flamed Maple

• Neck: Maple

• Fretboard: Purpleheart

• Bridge: Purpleheart

• Saddle: Purpleheart

• Inlay: Acrylic Block

• Scale Length: 350mm / 13.8"

• Nut Width: 30mm

• Width at 14th Fret: 40mm

• Neck Thickness: 22.5mm at 1st fret, 24.5mm at 7th fret

• Radius: Flat

• Number of Frets: 24

• String Spacing: 10mm

• String Gauge: .010/.014/.024/.034

• Factory Tuning: 1E, 2A, 3D, 4G

• Tuning Machines: Gold Mandolin tuners with Acrylic buttons

• Body Length: 13 3/4"

• Body Width: 10 3/8"

• Maximum Body Depth: 1 3/4"

• Finish / Color: Dark Violin Sunburst High Gloss

• Recommended Case: WMFCABS

The Ibanez M522S-DVS is suited to mandolin players who want a traditional F-style instrument with a solid Spruce top, Flamed Maple construction and clear acoustic projection. Its compact scale, 24-fret layout and quality Purpleheart components make it practical for both traditional mandolin techniques and contemporary acoustic playing. (Ibanez)