Ibanez M522SBS

[Blainrcb]

Looking to purchase my second mandolin. Have only been playing the mandolin
one year. First mandolin is a Rouge would like to upgrade. Saw the new 522
on line for 299.00. Anyone Know about this instrument or I Would like to hear
anyone's thoughts on this.

[jefflester]

Probably not much of an upgrade (if any) from your Rouge.

[lenf12]

Do you mean Rogue (rather than Rouge)??

[MikeEdgerton]

In lookin at the ad for that mandolin I don't see that as anywhere near the quality of the earlier 60's-70's models. If you're not sold on the F style you'd be better served looking at some of the Kentucky A models that are available. Otherwise you might want to play the Rogue for a while longer and save up to get to an Eastman 505.