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Description

The Mitchell AM100VS A-Style Mandolin is not what you would typically expect from this type of instrument. With it’s a-style body design, you get a fuller, more pronounced tone than you would with a traditional F-style mandolin. So, if you’re looking for an instrument that’s going to sound great for chopping bluegrass rhythms and melodic leads, this mandolin is the perfect choice.

Beautifully Crafted Instrument With Premium Features

Featuring a solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, mahogany neck, and gold hardware, this A-style Mitchell mandolin looks as good as it sounds. Other features include real abalone position markers, body and neck binding and a classic sunburst finish that sculpt this mandolin into a beautifully crafted instrument that is sure to get you noticed on any stage.

Great Sound and Smooth Feel

With its A-style body design, the Mitchell AM100VS mandolin produces a fuller and more pronounced tone than you may be accustomed to if you’re used to playing F-style mandolins. It has a 14″ scale and 20 frets with easy action that makes it possible for you to get smooth and intricate fret movements.

Play With Clarity and Sustain

The Mitchell AM100VS also features a jatoba fretboard and bridge constructed from select hardwood that together produce clarity and plenty of sustain. Together with the spruce top and mahogany back and sides, the AM100VS mandolin is ready to deliver a balanced high-end tone and full projection that’s sure to make you stand out in the jam. Order this Mitchell mandolin today and get that authentic bluegrass tone you've been searching for.

Mitchell AM100VS A-Style Mandolin Vintage Sunburst
Mitchell AM100VS A-Style Mandolin Vintage Sunburst
Mitchell AM100VS A-Style Mandolin Vintage Sunburst

Features

  • 8-string, A-style design
  • Solid spruce top
  • Mahogany back and sides
  • 14" scale
  • Dovetail neck joint
  • Mahogany neck
  • Select hardwood fretboard
  • 20 frets (12 open)
  • Select hardwood bridge
  • Gold, vintage-style geared tuners
  • Gold hardware
  • Vintage sunburst finish
  • Case sold separately
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Polybrominated biphenyls, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Specs

Body
  • Body Type: A-Style Mandolin
  • Top Wood: Solid Spruce
  • Back: Mahogany
  • Sides: Mahogany
  • Body Finish: Vintage Sunburst
  • Binding: White
Neck
  • Neck Shape: C Shape
  • Nut Width: 1-1/8″
  • Nut Width at Body: 1-1/2″
  • Fingerboard: Jatoba
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 14
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Gloss
  • Inlay: Abalone Mini Dots
Electronics
  • Pickup/Preamp: No
Other
  • Headstock Overlay: N/A
  • Tuning Machines: Gold, Vintage-Style
  • Bridge: Select Hardwood
  • Saddle/Nut: Compensated
  • Product Dimensions: 26.9" L X 11.0" W X 3.5" H
  • Product Weight: 6.8 lb.

Reviews

3.94

17 Reviews

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

MITCHELL QUALITY IN MIND
MITCHELL QUALITY IN MIND
Good looking instrument!

Most Liked Positive Review

4

A decent beginner Mandolin..

This mandolin is a decent, but great piece of art. I bought this mandolin because I was getting tired of the same old guitar, and I wanted to move on to a more folk, traditional sound. This mandolin fit all of my needs. The only reason why I wouldn't rate this a whole 5 stars, is that the tuning knobs are quite dull and cause the mandolin to fall out of tune quickly (which gets quite irritating to be honest!). Other than that, it's great!

VS

Most Liked Negative Review

2

Too expensive for the low quality plus bridge poorly made.

Got this to learn on but it had some serious manufacturing flaws. The bridge was way thicker on one side than the other so there was no way to get it to lay flat leaving about a 1/4 in gap between the bridge and body. Easily goes out of tune. Bridge issues cause the strings to sit so high it was really strenuous to attempt to play. Strings that come on it also cheap and need to be upgraded. Felt extremely light and cheap almost like a toy instrument. Returned it and got the pricier Loar F style much happier with that one.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing5
  2. Back-Up3
  3. Concerts2
  4. WALL DECOR1
  5. Those who lose interest in hobbies easily1
Cons
  1. Not Consistent2
  2. Poor Tone Quality2
  3. Badly needs a setup1
  4. might need some setup at first1
Describe Yourself
  1. Novice5
  2. Experienced4
  3. Professional Musician3
Pros
  1. Good Tone6
  2. Consistent5
  3. Well Built / Quality3
  4. Cheap1
  5. Beautiful1

Reviewed by 17 customers

  • MITCHELL QUALITY IN MIND

    4

    submitteda year ago

    byAWAYGONE

    fromLANGHORNE PA

    PLAYED FAIRLY EASY BUILD SOLID. REALLY LOOKS GREAT ON THE WALL

  • Don't waste your money

    1

    submitted3 years ago

    byColt

    fromKansas

    I've been wanting a mandolin for awhile this one came on sale so I jumped on it. Once I got the mandolin home and started trying to do a setup I realized all of its issues. First the neck is set crooked the last high e string is barely on the fret board. Next the tuners are of such poor quality It was near impossible to get tuned. the saddle slots aren't cut deep enough to the point the g strings wouldn't stay in the grooves. The last problem was the bridge was cut so poorly it had nearly no contact with the sound board. At the end of the day this mandolin is a toy or decoration not a player I'm taking it back and getting the recording king for the same price.

  • A "Test your interest" instrument

    2

    submitted3 years ago

    byAndy

    fromTexas

    I'm loving the mandolin...a fun instrument. Got this one cheaper than listed then spent $60 on a setup. Once I got about 4 songs in and it was well broken in I realized how poor the intonation is even after setup. Good for someone who just isn't sure they will play long-term.

  • Yes

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byBrad

    fromOkc, ok

    This is a great beginner Mandolin! You will need to do a set up on it so if you don't know how, YouTube or have a pro did it.

  • I would buy this product

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byPaul S.

    fromPoteet,TX.

    It hold's a note.

  • Best Mandolin deal in town

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byBob

    fromTampa, Florida

    I bought this so I would have a second mandolin in the house, in case my students did not own a mandolin. I love this mandolin. It not only looks good, but it has very nice tone, and the SOLID TOP produces a hearty, woody sound when tremeloing on the double stops. I got this for an incredibly low price, and it is a great addition to complement my other mandolin - an oval hole Eastman. The Eastman at $700, and all solid, is a more quality mandolin, with deeper bass and more powerful, but I honestly think I prefer the sweet Mahagony tone of the Mitchell, over the maple (back & sides) sound of the Eastman. One more thing about the looks of this Mitchell, it has abalone inlay dots on the fingerboard. For a starter mandolin, this one is hard to beat. I even bought one for my sister for her birthday.

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Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byTyler

    fromBattle creek MI

    It's categorized online with acoustic electrics is that accurate the page itself say nothing about that?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Neither our web page nor Mitchell's indicates electronics.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byMusic Mom

    fromundisclosed

    Does this product stay tuned while playing? We were told by a musician friend of ours that some of the lower priced mandolins are notorious for untuning after they have been played. Does this one stay tuned decently well?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byTiffany

    fromundisclosed

    Does this come ready to add a strap? Or do you need to have the strap attachments installed?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    It has the bottom strap peg installed. They don't typically include the upper one since most players will just use the kind of strap that ties to the headstock, but it could be installed professionally.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byNate

    fromLincoln City, or

    Does it have a truss rod?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This mandolin does have a truss rod.