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Mitchell

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The workhorse of the Mitchell acoustic line, the D120 dreadnought acoustic guitar features a select spruce top with a lighter finish, and a mahogany neck and jatoba fretboard. Its mahogany back and sides, thinner finish and advanced, forward-shifted scalloped X bracing give the D120 a solid, rich tone and outstanding projection that is ideal for stage and studio. A modern, slim-profile neck design makes the D120 a breeze to play on any position on the neck, ideal for both chording and solo work. The attractive, multi-ply binding on the neck and body, and chrome, high-ratio tuners complete the outstanding looks of this traditional instrument. It comes complete with a limited lifetime warranty.

Before delivery, all Mitchell guitars receive a complete stateside setup and quality control inspection to ensure exceptional playability.

A case is sold separately.
Mitchell D120 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Black
Mitchell D120 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Black
Mitchell D120 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Black

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  • Select spruce top provides rich tone
  • Mahogany back/sides for warmth
  • Mahogany neck with jatoba fretboard
  • Forward-shifted, scalloped X bracing offers outstanding resonance
  • Thinner finish for better projection
  • Easy-playing slim-neck profile
  • Beautiful bound body and fingerboard
  • Lifetime warranty
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.

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Body
  • Body type: Dreadnought
  • Cutaway: No 
  • Top wood: Spruce
  • Back & sides: Mahogany
  • Bracing pattern: Scalloped Forward-Shifted X
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: C
  • Nut width: 1.69" (43 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Jatoba 
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: No
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Select hardwood
Tuning machines: Chrome high-ratio die-cast Bridge: Select hardwood Saddle & nut: Compensated Number of strings: 6-string Special features: Value Case: Sold separately Accessories: None Country of origin: China

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    3.98

    62 Reviews

    78%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend

    AVOID BUYING A MITCHELL GUITAR AT ALL COSTS!
    AVOID BUYING A MITCHELL GUITAR AT ALL COSTS!
    AVOID BUYING A MITCHELL GUITAR AT ALL COSTS!
    AVOID BUYING A MITCHELL GUITAR AT ALL COSTS!
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    Great for Learninh
    Pleased with my purchase
    It may be affordable/inexpensive but it humms!
    Great guitar for price !
    Great guitar for price !
    Great guitar for price !
    Great guitar for price !
    Mitchell Acoustic D120 Guitar
    Mitchell D120

    Most Liked Positive Review

    4

    Mitchell D120

    I purchased two of these as gifts for granddaughters. I know acoustic guitars and these are worth every penny. You almost never see edge of body binding or abalone rosettes at this price. I have replaced the original strings with D'Addario's for a fuller sound. And the sound is rich for this price level. The first one I picked in the store up was amazing and set up perfectly. The second one (in a new box yet) needed a neck truss rod twist (action was high) but it also all fell into place. You cannot feel the fret edges at all unlike most guitars at this level. Interior construction (I looked) is a bit sloppy but appears solid. There are splinters left over on the inside bridge backing plate. And the thin backing plate itself doesn't look like it will stand the test of time. But that is my only complaint. Need a first guitar? Go and play one of these.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

    1

    AVOID BUYING A MITCHELL GUITAR AT ALL COSTS!

    My recent experience with a Mitchell guitar purchased from Guitar Center has been nothing short of a nightmare. The breaking point came when, after the neck of the guitar snapped in two due to a design flaw, I reached out to customer service for assistance. Little did I know that this would be the beginning of a frustrating and unproductive ordeal. I strongly advise potential buyers to steer clear of Mitchell guitars at all costs. The combination of poor craftsmanship, design flaws, and abysmal customer service makes this brand a regrettable choice for anyone looking to embark on their guitar-playing journey. Save yourself the frustration and financial loss by considering alternative, more reputable brands for your musical aspiration Mitchell guitars, a Guitar Center brand, appears to be more focused on ripping off unsuspecting beginners than delivering a quality product. This disappointing experience has not only left me without a functional guitar but has also strained my budget to the point where I cannot afford to purchase a replacement.

    Filters
    Best Uses
    1. Practicing37
    2. Jamming25
    3. Small Venues13
    4. School Bands7
    5. Recording5
    Cons
    1. Poor Quality11
    2. Requires Constant Tuning7
    3. Not Consistent4
    4. Flat Sound1
    5. Needed some set up out of the box1
    Describe Yourself
    1. Experienced27
    2. Novice22
    3. Professional Musician5
    4. Child1
    Pros
    1. Fun To Play36
    2. Good Feel36
    3. Good Audio35
    4. Stays In Tune27
    5. Consistent22

    Reviewed by 62 customers

    • Big surprise, very nice.

      5

      Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

      submitted2 months ago

      bymichael

      fromBoston mass

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      So underrated, very nice sound right out of the box. Really like. For te price set it's the best.

    • Great guitar

      5

      Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

      submitted5 months ago

      byJeff

      fromClarkston, MI

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      #sweepstakes. The guitar arrived in great shape. It was also set up and ready to play. The finish is flawless. There were no sharp frets or fret sprouts. One tuned, the guitar sounds great, stays in tune and intonation is spot on. This is my second mitchel and I would buy again.

    • Love this guitar!

      5

      Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

      submitted5 months ago

      byJoe

      fromDallas tx

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      I'm a beginner.. so take that into account…. I bought this one because of the neck. The second is nice and full

    • Fantastic Deal

      4

      Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

      submitted6 months ago

      byPaul

      fromOhio

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      This instrument is a fantastic deal. I have played three of these and they are consistently good. I own a Taylor but I still love the tone and playability of the Mitchell. The build quality is pretty high on these and the sound beats many other guitars, even costlier ones. The tuners aren't great but that is to be expected on such a cheap instrument. Anyway, I just bought one for a friend and I am sure he will enjoy it.

    • Amazing Tone but Toxic

      3

      Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

      submitteda year ago

      byPaul

      fromOhio

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      I bought this at my local GC after trying it in-store. I am a seasoned player who owns a Taylor acoustic and was looking for a guitar to give to a friend. This cheapie Mitchell blew away everything in the store under $700... No lie. The tone is rich and the sound jumps out of the instrument much like the expensive stuff. Even the playability is good straight-away. Very unfortunately, I returned it because I later noticed the Prop. 65 warning about it having polybrominated biphenyls in it, which are toxic and banned in many countries.

    • Guitar Center has earned my loyalty

      4

      submitteda year ago

      byMark

      fromSpringfield MO

      I purchased this guitar with store credit from a Washburn I returned that the neck cracked while tuning, kudos to GC for no hassle return. The staff at the Springfield MO store are great. I am a newbie so my evaluation may not mean much but I like the guitar. I think it sounds good and I find it as easy to play as my Squire Strat except I had to get used to the size. A Dreadnaught seems fairly large after playing the Strat. I wish it had a strap button on the neck, it only has 1 button on the bottom. One other thing the day after I bought it I discovered that the high E string had a dead spot around the 9th fret. When I took it back to the store they had their Tech, Rose, look at it and she adjusted the neck and filed down a high fret (no charge thanks GC). Having to go back is why the 4 stars instead of 5. Probably would not be suitable for someone of smaller stature or a child.

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

    • submitted5 months ago

      asked byAdam

      fromWasco CA

      Can you replace the strings with nylon strings ?

      Can you replace the strings with nylon strings ?

      Open Reply - Gear-Support
      No, you can't.

    • submitted8 months ago

      asked byBen

      fromJanesville wisconsin

      What strings come on the guitar

      What strings come on the guitar

      Open Reply - Gear-Support
      D’addario™ EJ16 light Phosphor Bronze Wound strings

    • submitteda year ago

      asked byCindy

      fromFlorida

      What are dimensions for Mitchell D120 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Black

      What are dimensions for Mitchell D120 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Black

      Open Reply - Gear-Support
      Dreadnoughts are big. Typically the are: 20" body length-----11.5" at the upper-----------15 5/8" at the lower-----4 7/8" deep

    • submitted2 years ago

      asked byCoeona

      fromZionsville IN

      Is this suitable for an eight year old as a beginner?

      Is this suitable for an eight year old as a beginner?

      Open Reply - Thomas
      Probably not. This is a full size and a large design. Take a look at the "Yamaha APXT2EW Thinline 3/4 Size Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural"

    • submitted2 years ago

      asked byVince

      fromNew Caney TX

      Do I receive any set up services - neck tension, action, etc with the purchase of this guitar?

      Do I receive any set up services - neck tension, action, etc with the purchase of this guitar?

      Open Reply - Thomas
      Our instruments ship in factory sealed boxes. We do not set up new instruments.

    • submitted3 years ago

      asked bySydney

      fromUtah

      What kind of strings should I get to replace the ones on my guitar? (I have this one) What kind of strings does it come with? I want a richer, deeper tone but not too heavy of a string

      What kind of strings should I get to replace the ones on my guitar? (I have this one) What kind of strings does it come with? I want a richer, deeper tone but not too heavy of a string

      Open Reply - Thomas
      Please see "D'Addario EJ12 80/20 Bronze Medium Acoustic Guitar Strings"

    • submitted3 years ago

      asked byBruce

      fromCornelius, NC

      Anyone know what the stock strings are that come with this one. Think I want to try a lighter gauge as beginner but can find any specs on what comes with it. Spare set but no gauge indicated. Thanks

      Anyone know what the stock strings are that come with this one. Think I want to try a lighter gauge as beginner but can find any specs on what comes with it. Spare set but no gauge indicated. Thanks

      Open Reply - Ronald
      I'm unable to find anything on brand but the gauge is a light gauge. Typically 11 or 12's.

    • submitted5 years ago

      asked byAshly

      fromMcAllen, Tx

      What kind of music genre can I play in this? I would like to be able to play spanish and country music… mostly country or would I have to purchase a different guitar?

      What kind of music genre can I play in this? I would like to be able to play spanish and country music… mostly country or would I have to purchase a different guitar?

      Open Reply - Thomas
      This would be great for country.

    • submitted5 years ago

      asked bywkkw

      fromundisclosed

      What gauge and brand of strings does this come with? Thanks

      What gauge and brand of strings does this come with? Thanks

      Open Reply - Thomas
      D’addario™ EJ16 light Phosphor Bronze Wound

    • submitted5 years ago

      asked byshelby

      fromundisclosed

      Does this have steel or nylon strings?

      Does this have steel or nylon strings?

      Open Reply - Ronald
      This is steel strings.
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