Ibanez M700 Mandolin
- F-style body, flamed maple back and body
- Sitka spruce top, maple neck
- Rosewood bridge and fretboard
- 8 strings, nickel steel and stainless
- 6 pounds, 28.35 x 13.85 x 4.08 inches
- 2-year warranty, right-handed
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
An acoustic F-style mandolin with a Sitka spruce top, flamed maple body and gloss sunburst finish, for players wanting projection and a warm, bright voice. No case is listed.
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ASIN: B00S9PECF2Model: M700SAVSCategory: Mandolins
Overview
Pairing flamed maple with a Sitka spruce top, this F-style mandolin adds a maple neck, gold tuners with acrylic buttons and a rosewood pickguard with binding.
The reason to buy is the F-style construction, which the description credits with a loud, bright, robust voice balanced by warm lows from the flamed maple and spruce pairing. The limit is that the listing names no case and no pickup.
Who it's for
An acoustic player or folk band member who wants a showy sunburst F-style instrument with a warm rosewood fingerboard. Left-handed players, or anyone expecting a bag or onboard electronics, will not find those listed.
Pros and cons
- F-style body projects well
- Flamed maple back and body
- Rosewood bridge and fretboard
- Gold tuners with acrylic buttons
- Right-handed orientation only
- No pickup or case listed
- Setup details not described
Performance notes
The F-style body gives the sound projection, and the spruce top paired with flamed maple balances a tight, crisp high end against warm lows, as the description puts it. The rosewood bridge and fretboard add warmth and richness to the tone. The gloss finish covers the wood.
Specifications
| Brand | Ibanez |
|---|---|
| Model | M700SAVS |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Hand orientation | Right |
| Dimensions | 28.35 x 13.85 x 4.08 inches |
| Weight | 6 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top | Spruce (Sitka) |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Back and sides | Flamed Maple |
| Neck | Maple |
| Body material | Flamed Maple |
| Strings | Nickle Steel, Plastic, Stainless Steel |
| Finish | Glossy |
| Included components | |
| Included | Gold tuners with acrylic buttons, rosewood pickguard with binding |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty | 2 year manufacturer |
| Other details | |
| Instrument | Mandolin, F-style |
| Strings | 8 |
| Sound | Balanced, warm and bright |
| Operation mode | Acoustic |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ibanez M700 mandolin right-handed only?
The listing gives the hand orientation as right, so this is a right-handed instrument.
Does the Ibanez M700 have a pickup?
No pickup is listed, and the operation mode is acoustic.
How many strings does the Ibanez M700 have?
The listing shows 8 strings, with nickel steel, plastic and stainless steel named as materials.