Many thanks to Björn Albertus of Sweden for sharing his lovely 524 with IbanezMandolin.com. Björn’s mandolin is in fine condition with quite vivid color that seems to be a bit more red (at least in the photographs) than we typically see on Ibanez Mandolins.

1976 Ibanez Mandolin 524
Serial Number: K768003
Model Number: 524
Finish Color: Rich Cremona Brown Sunburst
Headstock Inlay: Bug
Truss Rod Cover: angled corners
Signed Label: Y, Kosakabe
Case Interior Color: Blue
Notes: owned by mandolin collector and musician Björn Albertus of Sweden.

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