http://ibanezmandolin.com Vintage Ibanez Mandolin Collectors Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:42:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://ibanezmandolin.com/about-ibanez-mandolin-website/comment-page-1/#comment-370 Brad Oliver Mon, 30 May 2011 12:05:24 +0000 http://netthink21.com/ibanezmandolin/?page_id=2#comment-370 I have a 528. I am considering replacing the fret wire with a larger guage. Does anyone have any experience or comments on this ? I have a 528. I am considering replacing the fret wire with a larger guage. Does anyone have any experience or comments on this ?

]]> http://ibanezmandolin.com/about-ibanez-mandolin-website/comment-page-1/#comment-353 richard fox Thu, 21 Apr 2011 06:47:59 +0000 http://netthink21.com/ibanezmandolin/?page_id=2#comment-353 I have a model 524, purchased march 1976. it is very much the F5 copy with flowerpot on headstock....BUT....very close inspection with a luthier shows no serial number. I have heard that a fellow who was a Master japanese mandolin builder, possible associated with bluebell mandos may have handmade some early instruments.....anyone know why mine has no serial number? I have a model 524, purchased march 1976. it is very much the F5 copy with flowerpot on headstock….BUT….very close inspection with a luthier shows no serial number. I have heard that a fellow who was a Master japanese mandolin builder, possible associated with bluebell mandos may have handmade some early instruments…..anyone know why mine has no serial number?

]]> http://ibanezmandolin.com/about-ibanez-mandolin-website/comment-page-1/#comment-206 David Briggs Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:48:29 +0000 http://netthink21.com/ibanezmandolin/?page_id=2#comment-206 I have a 524 model purchased new by me in the late 70's /early 80's..way too long ago..serialA778031..Still plays great..I can post pics if you deem that ok..best dB I have a 524 model purchased new by me in the late 70′s /early 80′s..way too long ago..serialA778031..Still plays great..I can post pics if you deem that ok..best dB

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