New (to me) 1978 Ibanez 524

[jhammond]

I just picked this one up from UPS. I have never had an instrument shipped to me before so I wanted to open it up there in case there were any issues. I won it on eBay. Glad I took the risk. I didn't expect to win it but happy I did. I call it a semi-accidental win.

This thing in in great condition, other than a few dings and scratches. The neck is straight and there are no cracks or separation that I can find. It has all the original hardware and case. The outside of the case is in rough condition but still does its job. I kinda like the case being worn.
I haven't played it a lot yet but it feels and sounds good so far.

[Skip Kelley]

James, congratulations! Enjoy that mandolin! They made some good ones back then to compete with Gibson.

[darrylicshon]

Congrats looks great, bet it sounds just as good, i love old Ibanez mandolins

[Steve VandeWater]

Very pretty instrument. Love the peg head

[Finger Stylish]

That is a fine looking mandolin. I wish I still had the Ibanez I had in 1977.
I never kept it long enough to learn how to play it.

[Rob Beck]

I like the look of that "elongated" scroll.