What do you look for when evaluating the condition of an Ibanez mandolin? If you’re buying or taking a closer look at an instrument you already own, get some background information on common problems that affect vintage Ibanez mandolins in the latest article posted on ibanezmandolin.com. The article covers cracks, binding rot, plastic breakdown, pickguard problems, and also how to properly store your mandolin. Don’t keep it locked up in the case for months and years, let it out to breathe and to stabilize the common points of deterioration.

New Article: Common Problems with Vintage Ibanez Mandolins