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product_id: 7245172
title: "Ibanez M510 - Dark Violin Sunburst High Gloss"
brand: "ibanez"
price: "€ 387.75"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 9
category: "Ibanez"
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# Spruce top for vibrant sound 8 steel strings for rich tone Adjustable bridge for perfect intonation Ibanez M510 - Dark Violin Sunburst High Gloss

**Brand:** ibanez
**Price:** € 387.75
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Own the stage with vintage soul and modern precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ibanez M510 - Dark Violin Sunburst High Gloss by ibanez
- **How much does it cost?** € 387.75 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- ibanez enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ibanez brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Premium Tonewoods:** Spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides delivers a loud, vibrant acoustic presence.
- • **Precision Playability:** Adjustable bridge and flat neck ensure flawless intonation and effortless fretting.
- • **Authentic Appalachian Vibes:** Capture the soulful, bittersweet melodies with the classic A-style mandolin design.
- • **Striking Dark Violin Sunburst:** High gloss finish that commands attention on any stage or jam session.
- • **Ready for Your Signature Sound:** Comes with quality steel strings, easily customizable for your ideal feel and tone.

## Overview

The Ibanez M510DVS is a full-size A-style mandolin featuring a spruce top and mahogany back and sides, delivering a loud and vibrant acoustic sound. It boasts an adjustable bridge for perfect intonation, 8 steel strings, and a striking dark violin sunburst high gloss finish. Ideal for both beginners and seasoned players seeking authentic Appalachian tones with reliable playability.

## Description

M510DVS The sound of a driving mandolin solo brings to mind the Appalachians and the bittersweet melodies of generations past. Ibanez M510DVS Mandolin Features: A-style mandolin Select spruce top Mahogany back & sides Chrome hardware Pearl Dot Inlay.

Review: Very nice! - This is my first mandolin so I am by no means an expert, but it is a beauty. Flawless finish, the neck is nice and flat, and after resetting the location of the bridge it intonated perfectly. One thing that I will say though is that the piece of foam that they put under the bridge is going to be a pain for someone that doesnt know how to set up a stringed instrument. You have to loosen the strings so much to remove that piece of foam, the bridge is going to move and you will have to reset it. I've heard people complain about the strings that Ibanez puts on these msndolins but they seemed fine to me. After playing it for a day I learned a few songs and was feeling pretty confident so replaced them with some DiDarrio midweight strings. They do sound better but they are too heavy for me. Takes a whole lot more pressure to push down strings on the first fret. Immediately ordered a set of lightweight strings for it. Can't wait to get them so I can get back to really enjoying my new mandolin!
Review: With a little setup, this mandolin play like a dream; - This is my first mandolin, and as long time guitarists I had no idea how to play this instrument. When I got it the string were rusty and the instrument itself had a little dust on it. So I can assume it was it was stored for a long time time before it was sold to me. The instrument itself is incredible for the price, with just a little setup which is expected from a new instrument, with new string and a short setup this mandolin plays like a dream and its sound is loud and vibrant. For such a cheap instrument you get a bang for your buck and a beautiful mandolin that won't let you down or go out of tune at all. Anybody who is thinking of learning the mandolin, and about to choose which one to buy, should get this one.

## Features

- Purpleheart Fingerboard - Violin Sunburst
- A-style Molin with Spruce Top
- Sapele Back Sides
- Okoume Neck

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004AIX4PQ |
| Back Material | Mahogany, Spruce Wood |
| Body Material | Spruce |
| Color Name | Dark Violin Sunburst |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (291) |
| Date First Available | November 3, 2010 |
| Guitar Bridge System | adjustable |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | none/ accoustic |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 3.16 pounds |
| Item model number | M510DVS |
| Number of Strings | 8 |
| Product Dimensions | 28.35 x 13.85 x 4.08 inches |
| Scale Length | 13.75" Scale |
| Size | Full size |
| String Material | Steel Alloy |
| Top Material | Mahogany, Spruce |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Mahogany, Spruce Wood
- **Brand:** Ibanez
- **Color:** Dark Violin Sunburst
- **Instrument:** Mandolin
- **Item Weight:** 3.16 Pounds
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 28.35 x 13.85 x 4.08 inches
- **Operation Mode:** Manual
- **Size:** Full size
- **String Material Type:** Steel Alloy
- **Top Material Type:** Mahogany, Spruce

## Images

![Ibanez M510 - Dark Violin Sunburst High Gloss - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71RcESESHQL.jpg)
![Ibanez M510 - Dark Violin Sunburst High Gloss - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71hPujhIlfL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this Mandolin come with a hard case?**
A: It came with a soft bag. 
As a warning to you, I took it to a guitar shop to have it set up. According to them, it was in storage long enough that it will always be a half step higher or lower than it is sopposed to be. ( I cant rememer why, I think it had something to do with neck being slightly warped?). The guitar store said it perfectly fine for a beginner but probably not good for an experienced musician. We didn't return it because my husband is starting at day 1 and wouldn't notice the difference

**Q: does this come with a case**
A: No case comes with the mandolin.  It is shipped in a box, and while it is well-protected for shipping, does not include carrying case.

**Q: Is it installed with strap pegs?**
A: There is a knob at the base of the body. Need to tie off above the neck.

**Q: does it come set-up?**
A: The mandolin is ready to play out of the box (after tuning it several times). I'm sure there is more that a luthier could do to perfect it for performance quality, but the action is nice and the sound is great as it comes.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very nice!
*by M***O on May 1, 2022*

This is my first mandolin so I am by no means an expert, but it is a beauty. Flawless finish, the neck is nice and flat, and after resetting the location of the bridge it intonated perfectly. One thing that I will say though is that the piece of foam that they put under the bridge is going to be a pain for someone that doesnt know how to set up a stringed instrument. You have to loosen the strings so much to remove that piece of foam, the bridge is going to move and you will have to reset it. I've heard people complain about the strings that Ibanez puts on these msndolins but they seemed fine to me. After playing it for a day I learned a few songs and was feeling pretty confident so replaced them with some DiDarrio midweight strings. They do sound better but they are too heavy for me. Takes a whole lot more pressure to push down strings on the first fret. Immediately ordered a set of lightweight strings for it. Can't wait to get them so I can get back to really enjoying my new mandolin!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ With a little setup, this mandolin play like a dream;
*by L***5 on July 20, 2017*

This is my first mandolin, and as long time guitarists I had no idea how to play this instrument. When I got it the string were rusty and the instrument itself had a little dust on it. So I can assume it was it was stored for a long time time before it was sold to me. The instrument itself is incredible for the price, with just a little setup which is expected from a new instrument, with new string and a short setup this mandolin plays like a dream and its sound is loud and vibrant. For such a cheap instrument you get a bang for your buck and a beautiful mandolin that won't let you down or go out of tune at all. Anybody who is thinking of learning the mandolin, and about to choose which one to buy, should get this one.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Shockingly good tone, but terrible setup, tiny frets, & not to spec
*by K***N on March 20, 2024*

My experience was consistent with other reviews in that it badly needed to be setup, but once put in order, really fun and great sounding instrument. Setup: Arrived sounding terrible, stock strings really bad and the tailpiece top part was installed incorrectly so the strings were buzzing against it. Was extremely difficult and painful to remove the tailpiece plate for restringing. Bridge was not even remotely fit to the top. Fretboard was dry as a bone and grey looking. There was also a chip / splinter high up in the fretboard that was disappointing but ultimately not a big deal. One pleasant surprise was the nut was fit very nicely, which is rare. No filing was needed (YMMV!) After new strings, sanding the bridge to fit, and a little mineral oil on the fretboard, all was well. Not to spec: Ibanez lists this as a wide nut, and it was absolutely not wide. Narrow traditional nut. Gloss finish unlike photos here. Frets: Smallest, shortest frets I’ve ever seen. Very traditional mandolin frets. Considerably smaller than my Eastman (known for small frets), by comparison. I think smaller than the photos. Not an issue for me but for this reason alone upgrading to a Loar (larger frets) for a beginner might be a good idea, especially if the player is a child and/or doesn’t have a lot of experience with fretted instruments. Now the good news. The instrument is beautiful and sounds shockingly good once setup properly. Loud, bold, dry classic mandolin tone. I couldn’t believe how good the tone was considering the price. Conclusion: Good value, great sounding instrument, but you better feel comfortable setting up a mandolin. I can’t recommend for a child or beginner due to the tiny frets. I also suspect that you won’t really know what you’re getting until it shows up at your door, since it wasn’t even close to spec on multiple fronts. You may receive a totally different instrument than what I got. Great beater / 2nd mando / campfire instrument for non-beginner or entry for a more seasoned fretted instrument player venturing into mando on a budget.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Ibanez M510 - Dark Violin Sunburst High Gloss
- D'Addario Accessories Leather Mandolin Strap - Mandolin Accessories - Cradle Style - Brown
- D'Addario Mandolin Strings, Phosphor Bronze, EJ74, Medium Gauge 11-40, 8-String Set, Pack of 1

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*Last updated: 2026-01-25*