The Ibanez M522 F Style acoustic mandolin is a great place to start if you're looking for an inexpensive and classy instrument you can comfortably take on the road. A solid spruce top on a back and sides made of flame maple laminate provides you with punchy percussion, balanced mids, and bright high-end sparkle. Finished in a lovely gloss coat, the M522 mandolin is quite a looker too. And to top it off, it features gold tuners with pearloid knobs, which completes the classy look of the Ibanez M522 F Style mandolin. Ibanez M522 F Style Acoustic Mandolin Features: A great acoustic mandolin for players on the go Solid spruce top provides clear mids and smooth tonal balance Back and sides of laminated flame maple look great and provide both punchy lows and sparkling highs Rosewood fingerboard and bridge add complex harmonics to your sound Outfitted with classy gold tuners