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This site is dedicated to collecting information about vintage Ibanez mandolins from the 1975-1983 time period.

Future plans include:

  • Serial number database, cross-referenced to features
  • Reviews of each model
  • Notes on value
  • Picture gallery
  • Detailed articles

The main models of interest are from the 52X series. For example 524, 525, and 526. These mandolins are made from carved solid tops and backs, and solid sides. The 51X series, like the 513 model, are lower grade and made from laminated woods.

  • F-Style Ibanez Mandolin Models
    • Ibanez 523 - block inlay F-5 (Sam Bush “Hoss” style)
    • Ibanez 524 - the most common of the F-5 style
    • Ibanez 525 - oval hole F-4 style
    • Ibanez 526 - Gibson Fern style mandolin
    • Ibanez 527 - top of the line
    • Ibanez 529 - jazz artist style mandolin
  • A-Style Ibanez Mandolin Models
    • Ibanez 521 - copy of Gibson A style
    • Ibanez 522 - copy of Gibson A-5

There are other Ibanez mandolin models and many variations. For now we will concentrate on the models above which are the higher quality examples of the range.

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