Question about Ibanez mandoline Style F

Taylor815

Hi,

I´m new here. I´m wondering about a Ibanez mandolin modell 524.
Is it anybody here who knows when ít´s built?
Is it worth anything? How much?
The serielnumeber is: 768003

Here´s some pics.

Mikey G · Newbie Alert Joined: 25 Aug 2005 Posts: 4

This Ibanez 524 was built in 1976. There should be a letter in front of the serial number as well. I have an Ibanez 524 that was built in 1978.It has a great tone, but not a lot of volume. I've only had it for less than two weeks, and I believe it will open up. The craftsmanship on the mandolins is outstanding. What price have you been quoted?

Taylor815 · Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 8:30 am Post subject:

Well. I bought it.

I gave $ 225 for it. Is it to much?

Mikey G · Newbie Alert Joined: 25 Aug 2005 Posts: 4

I think you got a good buy on it. How does it sound?

Mikey G · Newbie Alert Joined: 25 Aug 2005 Posts: 4

I like those old Ibanez mandolins. I don't play mine as my primary mandolin, but I do pick it when I get a chance. Do you have any more photos?

Taylor815 · Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 10:55 pm Post subject:

here:

Mikey G · Newbie Alert Joined: 25 Aug 2005 Posts: 4

I believe it had a pickup installed on it, and I believe I might have seeen this mandolin somewhere before, but I could be wrong. The $225 you paid was a steal...you did very well on this Ibanez. As I mentioned, the only thing I really don't like about mine is the lack of volume. It has a great tone, but the volume isn't what I had hoped for. A local luthier said the japenese builders applied too much laquer to the finish, which limited the overall volume. I play a Gibson, which is an absolute hoss of a mandolin, so comparing the two is a little skewed.
Thanks for the pics...How does it sound?
Best wishes,
Mike

jimjib · Newbie Alert Joined: 18 Aug 2006 Posts: 1

35 years ago...I use to play a 5 string in a bluegrass band and our mandolin player use to have one of these.. alwas wanted one. If you want to sell it...contact me at ...jim@jimmyjib.com