A Classic Shape, Ready to Play
The Ibanez M510DVS is a no-fuss, great-sounding A-style mandolin dressed up in a Dark Violin Sunburst finish that gives it a timeless, traditional look. Whether you're picking out your first tune or adding a mandolin to your acoustic arsenal, the M510 delivers honest tone and solid construction without asking much of your wallet.
The spruce top is paired with sapele back and sides — a tonewood pairing that players often describe as warm and balanced, with enough brightness to cut through in a mix. The okoume neck feels comfortable in the hand, and the purpleheart fretboard adds a distinctive touch that you won't find on most instruments at this price point.
Tonewoods That Work Together
The spruce top on the M510DVS gives you a clear, responsive voice — spruce is one of the most tried-and-true top materials for acoustic instruments because it responds well to both light and aggressive playing. Underneath, the sapele back and sides deliver a warm, rounded low-end character that many players compare favorably to mahogany.
The purpleheart fretboard and bridge are a practical choice: it's a dense, stable wood that holds up well to the wear of regular playing while contributing to the instrument's clear sustain. Ivory body binding neatly frames the body and adds a polished, classic aesthetic.
Built for the Teardrop Feel
The A-style (teardrop) body shape makes this mandolin approachable and easy to hold, especially if you're coming from guitar or just starting out. At 350mm (13.8") scale length and 20 frets, it covers plenty of range for folk, bluegrass, country, and acoustic sessions. The okoume neck keeps the overall weight light without sacrificing feel.
Chrome mandolin tuners handle the job of keeping all eight strings in line, and the gloss finish gives the whole instrument a clean, polished look that belies its modest price.
Product Features:
- Body Style: A-style (teardrop) mandolin body
- Top: Spruce with X bracing
- Back & Sides: Sapele
- Neck: Okoume
- Fretboard: Purpleheart with white dot inlays
- Bridge & Saddle: Purpleheart
- Body Binding: Ivory
- Scale Length: 350mm / 13.8"
- Number of Frets: 20
- Tuners: Chrome mandolin tuners
- Finish: Dark Violin Sunburst, high gloss
- Strings: Bronze (.010/.014/.024/.034)
Brand: Ibanez
Model: M510DVS
SKU: M510DVS-2ND
Condition: B-Stock
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