Ibanez, 8-String Acoustic Electric a Style Mandolin, Dark Violin Sunburst (M510EDVS)

… reviews as ranters who just had a very rare bad experience and their review doesn’t actually reflect the product Normally I am the type of person who totally disregards 1 star reviews as ranters who just had a very rare bad experience and their review doesn’t actually reflect the product. In this case though, I should have listened to the reviews even if there were only two. Because of the beautiful, unique finish, and it’s decent price though, I went against my gut and bought it, in spite of the fact that the only two reviews it had said it broke.I’ve had my Inanez Open Pore mandolin for…

Sounds great amplified. I bought this instrument to complement my band’s live performance sound. It does exactly what I want it to do: it sounds great amplified. The sound from the magnetic pickup is rich and bright, and the pickup height can be adjusted on each end to bring out more bass or treble. It doesn’t sound half bad unamplified either, but really, if you want a good acoustic mandolin, go for one with a solid spruce top with no pickup (or pickguard, hand rest, etc.) to weigh it down or mute the…