Ibanez M700S-AVS
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The Ibanez M700S-AVS is a really solid mandolin for players looking to step up from a beginner instrument. It's got a surprisingly rich tone thanks to that carved top, and the ebony fingerboard makes it a joy to play. Great for folk, Americana, and even some more contemporary styles, it's a well-built and versatile option.
Product Description
- Ibanez M700S-AVS
- Mandolin
- Design: A-style with carved top
- Body: Flamed maple
- Top: Carved spruce
- 3-Piece neck: Mahogany/maple/mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Scale: 350 mm
- Nut width: 30 mm
- Bone nut
- Frets: 24
- Height adjustable bridge: ebony
- Golden mandolin machine heads with acrylic buttons
- Strings: .010/.014/.024/.034
- Tuning: 1E
- Colour: Antique Violin Sunburst high-gloss
- Includes Allen key
PROS
- • Carved spruce top delivers surprising warmth and projection for an A-style mandolin.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a slick, fast playing experience and excellent note clarity.
- • Mahogany/maple/mahogany neck construction balances stability with comfortable feel.
- • Golden machine heads offer smooth, precise tuning and a touch of visual elegance.
CONS
- • Flamed maple back and sides, while visually appealing, can slightly dampen overall resonance.
- • 24 frets are unusual for a mandolin, potentially hindering traditional bluegrass techniques.
- • The .010-.034 string gauge might feel a bit heavy for some players' preference.
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Key Features
Body Style
A-Style Carved Top
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Flamed Maple
Strings
.010/.014/.024/.034
Scale Length
350 mm
Weight
1.65 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's noticeably brighter and more focused than a purely acoustic instrument, but still retains warmth. The laminate construction provides more consistency and projection.
The frets are medium-jumbo, offering a good balance between playability and vintage feel. Larger fingers will find them manageable, but not overly wide.
The neck profile leans towards a more vintage 'C' shape, differing slightly from some of Ibanez's modern, flatter neck designs.
