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Ibanez produced the M522SDVS as part of its mandolin range, positioning it as an F-style instrument built around a solid Sitka spruce top paired with flamed maple back and sides. The Dark Violin Sunburst high gloss finish identified it visually within the lineup.
The neck is maple, profiled to 22.5mm at the first fret and 24.5mm at the seventh, with a 30mm nut width and a flat-radius purpleheart fretboard running 24 frets. The scale measures 350mm. Purpleheart is also used for the bridge and saddle. Acrylic block inlays mark the positions, and gold mandolin tuners with acrylic buttons handle string retention at the headstock. The nut is plastic. Factory stringing runs .010/.014/.024/.034 at standard mandolin tuning G–D–A–E, with a 10mm string spacing at the bridge. Body dimensions place the lower bout at 10¼ inches wide and the maximum body depth at 1¾ inches, with the total body length at 13¾ inches.
Owners sourcing a replacement purpleheart saddle or bridge, or seeking setup adjustments to neck relief and action, should consult a qualified luthier familiar with carved-top mandolin construction.
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