Definitely not a 527 but have a look here - http://ibanezmandolin.com/
Ray (424 owner since 1976)
OK, not the same model, but -- here's a '60's model Ibanez "Model 526"- that Elderly listed for $200. The current Ibanez Model 527 is an F-style carved-top non-electric, but the older model numbers may well apply to different styles of mandolin.
I assume you're referring to one currently listed here on eBay, with a buy-it-now of $549. If everything is as the seller specifies, I wouldn't find that an unrealistic price. But I'm always cautious when the seller says, "no returns."
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These are Japanese instruments made in the '60s and sold under a variety of brand names. There are tons of them around, and I would not pay more than $250 for one.
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Isn't that the type of mandolin Ray Jackson used to play on Rod Stewart's Maggie Mae?
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Yes, that's it exactly, although Ray's is not an Ibanez. It has some other brand put only on instruments exported to the UK. Other than that, it looks exactly like this.
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Had the same model back in the early '80s, but mine was labeled as being a "Trutone"...don't recall if it had a model number or not. Had a bolt-on neck, thick plywood construction, and action that changed for the worse every time it rained. OTOH, it only cost $15 at a fleamarket.
I've seen a few bottom-of-the-barrel Ibanez electric guitars of very similar quality, and have always assumed that they were made by another company aned sold by Ibanez, to serve the beginner/cheapo market, as they were nowhere near the quality of Ibanez instruments.
Really? I'd've never guessed that...must've been the amp that gave it such a good sound.
Pretty sure they miced it for the MM intro.Really? I'd've never guessed that...must've been the amp that gave it such a good sound
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I thought Ray played a Kay?
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thank you for all your info. All I knew about it was my Dad bought it for my Grandpa in the early 80's at a pawn shop. It was passed down to my Dad and then to me. I just spent $68 having it cleaned, restrung, and the neck adjusted. It turned out great. I love it.
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