{"product_id":"b-stock-a-style-a-e-mandolin-m510edvs-flaw-on-back-of-headstock","title":"Ibanez M510E A-Style Acoustic-Electric Mandolin Dark Violin Sunburst B-Stock","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEight Strings, One Great-Looking Mandolin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's something about a mandolin in a dark violin sunburst that just looks right — like it belongs on a front porch somewhere in Appalachia, or plugged in at a small-venue gig where the band is loud and the room is warm. The Ibanez M510E in Dark Violin Sunburst delivers that look, plus the practicality of a built-in pickup for when unplugged just isn't an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M510E is a well-built A-style acoustic-electric mandolin with a spruce top, sapele back and sides, an okoume neck, and a purpleheart fretboard and bridge. It plays 8 strings across 20 frets on a 13.8\" scale — compact and quick under the fingers. Whether you're working through folk standards, picking out bluegrass runs, or just noodling around the campfire, it's a comfortable and capable instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've been on the fence about getting into mandolin, or you want an affordable gigging option that can go acoustic or electric, the M510E is a sensible starting point that doesn't ask you to compromise on essentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is a B-Stock guitar sourced directly from the manufacturer. It is new and has never been previously owned. The photos shown are of the exact instrument you will receive. Before shipment, our licensed technician will inspect and professionally set up the guitar to ensure it is playing its best. During our inspection, we noticed FLAW ON BACK OF HEADSTOCK. (see pictures) Please note, these may not be the only cosmetic imperfections. As a B-Stock instrument, there may be additional minor blemishes that are small in nature and do not affect playability or performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpruce Top, Sapele Body\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spruce top gives this mandolin the bright, clear voice you'd expect from the wood — responsive to picking dynamics and present enough to cut through a mix. Paired with sapele back and sides, the overall tone leans warm and balanced without going muddy in the low end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe okoume neck is smooth and comfortable in the hand, and the purpleheart fretboard adds a bit of natural hardness underfoot for durability. Ivory body binding finishes the look neatly on the edges. The whole package is finished in a dark violin sunburst high-gloss coat that gives it a classic, polished appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlug In and Pick Away\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M510E's magnetic single-coil pickup sits in the neck position and captures the mandolin's natural voice without needing a battery. Onboard passive volume and tone controls let you dial in your sound before it hits the amp or PA. The 1\/4\" output jack means any standard instrument cable works — no adapters, no fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor folk sessions, open mic nights, or any situation where you need to be heard without cranking an acoustic, this pickup system covers the basics cleanly. Players often find that passive magnetic pickups on mandolins have a slightly warmer, more guitar-like quality than piezo systems — a useful trade-off depending on your genre and context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M510E runs a 350mm (13.8\") scale length with a flat-radius purpleheart fretboard, 20 frets, and a 30mm nut width. String spacing at the bridge is 10mm. Chrome mandolin tuners handle tuning stability, and the instrument ships strung with bronze strings in standard mandolin tuning (G, D, A, E). The purpleheart bridge and saddle round out the hardware setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Style: A-style acoustic-electric mandolin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop: Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: Sapele\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Okoume with M profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard \u0026amp; Bridge: Purpleheart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 350mm \/ 13.8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets: 20, with ivory body binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup: Magnetic single-coil, passive volume and tone controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput: 1\/4\" mono jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Chrome mandolin tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings: Bronze, factory tuning G-D-A-E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Dark Violin Sunburst High Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ibanez\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e M510E Dark Violin Sunburst\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e M510EDVS-2ND|2Y07GS260110501\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e B-Stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1872, C.A. 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