Mitchell MB100 Short-Scale Solidbody Electric Bass Guitar Black


Description
The Mitchell MB100 short scale solid body electric bass delivers exceptional playability and compact comfort for bassists of all skill levels. Featuring a 30-inch scale length, this bass offers a closer fret spacing that's ideal for smaller hands or players seeking effortless finger movement across the fretboard. Its basswood body ensures a lightweight feel while producing warm tones with punchy low-end definition. Thoughtfully contoured for comfort, the instrument features a forearm bevel and compact dimensions, making long practice sessions or live performances more enjoyable. Equipped with dual split and single-coil pickups, the MB100 delivers versatile tones suitable for a wide range of musical applications. Available in Charcoal Satin, Orange Gloss, and Powder Blue Gloss finishes, this bass pairs sleek aesthetics with functionality.
Shallow D Neck Profile For Easy Playability
The MB100's shallow D-shaped neck design provides a smooth, ergonomic grip that enhances playability across all 21 jumbo frets. Crafted from rock maple, the neck ensures stability and a consistent tonal response, while the satin finish offers a fast and comfortable feel for intricate movements. A dual-adjustment truss rod allows for precise setup, ensuring optimal string action and tuning stability. Combined with a 16-inch fretboard radius, this neck design accommodates both rhythm and lead playing with confidence and ease. The MB100's neck construction ensures fluid performance whether you're laying down grooves or experimenting with melodic runs.
Versatile Pickup Configuration For Dynamic Sound
This bass features a dual split-coil and single-coil pickup setup, offering a range of tonal options to suit diverse playing styles. Each pickup has its own dedicated volume control, allowing players to blend sounds for customized tones. A master tone knob provides additional control, enabling players to roll off highs for smoother, warmer sound profiles. Whether dialing in articulate clarity or a rich, rounded bass tone, the MB100's passive electronics deliver responsive dynamics and tonal flexibility. This straightforward layout ensures effortless adjustments during practice, studio sessions, or live performances.
Lightweight Basswood Body For Enhanced Comfort
The basswood body of this instrument combines durability with tonal warmth, making it ideal for players who value lightweight construction without sacrificing sound quality. The compact design, complemented by a forearm bevel, provides a comfortable playing experience during extended use. The adjustable top-load bridge enhances tuning stability while ensuring consistent resonance and sustain. Die-cast tuning machines offer reliable performance, holding your tuning in place during intense practice or gigs. The MB100's basswood construction ensures long-term reliability and dependable tonal delivery.
Perfect Bass For Beginners And Experienced Players
With its short scale length, ergonomic design, and versatile electronics, the Mitchell MB100 short scale solid body electric bass is ideal for players seeking comfort and tonal flexibility. Its lightweight construction makes it a great companion for long practice sessions or gigs, while its pickup configuration provides dynamic tones for creative exploration. Available in three eye-catching finishes, the MB100 is ready to meet the needs of players looking for both performance and style.



Features
- Short-scale 30" design provides easier fretting and enhanced playability
- Basswood body offers lightweight comfort with a punchy tonal response
- Dual-split coil and single-coil pickups deliver versatile sound options
- Shallow D-shaped neck ensures smooth playing across the fretboard
- Adjustable bridge allows precise intonation for optimal performance
- Two-way truss rod enables customized neck setup for perfect action
- 16" fretboard radius ensures a natural feel for effortless playing
- Jumbo frets enhance control and clarity during fast or intricate passages
- Die-cast tuners provide stable tuning for extended practice or performances
- Available in stylish Charcoal Satin Orange Gloss or Powder Blue Gloss finishes
Specs
- Body shape: Short-scale bass
- Body wood: Basswood
- Neck wood: Rock maple
- Neck shape: Shallow D shape
- Neck joint: Bolt-on
- Scale length: 30"
- Truss rod: Dual-adjustment
- Neck finish: Satin
- Material: Not specified
- Radius: 16"
- Fret size: Jumbo
- Number of frets: 21
- Nut width: 1.652"
- Inlays: Oval inlays
- Configuration: Dual split coil and single coil
- Active or passive pickups: Passive
- Controls: Individual volume, master tone
- Bridge type: Adjustable
- Bridge design: Top load
- Tuning machines: Die-cast
- Hardware color: Chrome
- Number of strings: 4
- Strings: Premium D'Addario EXL170 (45-100)
- Pickguard: No
- Case: Sold separately
- Country of origin: China
- Orientation: Right handed
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Reviews
4.16
55 Reviews
84%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Most Liked Positive Review
Great Bass for Great Price!
This bass guitar turned out to be a really cool little guitar. I played bass years ago, switched to guitar, and decided to get back into bass so I wanted something small for jamming and recording at home that didn't break the bank. A couple of frets are a little rough at the edges but that I expect little things like that at this price point. It's only 1 or 2 frets and I can always polish those down if it gets annoying. Honestly, other than that, it was ready to go out-of-box. Color and paint look great, and with some stereo effects through headphones or a small amp with effects, or headphones amp it sounds pretty good. Overall, very happy with this bass for the price. And the short-scale is just cool for travel or easy play at home. For my needs, I don't need a giant full sized bass. Quick tip, I bought online and picked up in-store and was able to take a look at it before going home to make sure there were no defects from shipping or manufacturing. I would definitely buy this bass again. Don't expect it to look, feel or sound like a $500 bass because it is not. But for the price, it FAR exceeded my expectations. Super fun, and the price for a NEW guitar can't be beat.
Most Liked Negative Review
GC did not ship a "new" product. Needs a ton of setup
Ordered online but it was not shipped in it's original box like you might expect ordering from new stock, so it was probably knocking around a retail location for a while. Did not include any manufacture tag, paperwork, or even a allen wrench for the truss rod. Came in a reused Fender box. That didn't thrill me but upon inspecting there was not any deal breaking scuff or scratch marks. I am giving it the full test run before I decide to keep it or not since it is dirt cheap. Neck was seriously bowed out of the box. After working on the truss rod and on the string height at the saddle, there is still a good bit of buzz. Gonna let the wood settle overnight and see if I can't get this thing playable, otherwise it's going back. A couple of positives; intonation seems spot on, neck/frets are very smooth - no snags there. If you order a super cheap sight-unseen guitar, expect to do much setup work, so if you are not comfortable or experienced with that, get yo derriere to a store and test drive. Does not look like I will even get as far as testing the electronics, but I am sure that is the usual turkey shoot as well.
- Practicing39
- Jamming27
- Small Venues11
- Recording9
- School Bands6
- Fret Buzz14
- Craftsmanship6
- Poor Pick Up2
- Flat Sound1
- Rough fret edges1
- Experienced20
- Novice18
- Professional Musician7
- Child3
- Fun To Play41
- Good Feel34
- Good Tone30
- Solid Electronics22
- Good Pick Up19
Reviewed by 55 customers
I would buy it again
Verified Buyer
submitted4 months ago
byRichard
fromFlorida
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
Excellent inexpensive Bass Guitar for the money to learn on.
Found this a good fit for undecided students
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submitted5 months ago
byDaniel
fromIndianapolis, IN
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
We're providing a little 'playground' for kids to try a few instruments and see what they find interesting; I had a couple of other short-scale Mitchells so I didn't feel this was a gamble and I am very happy with it now in my hands. It arrived needing a bit of adjustment; but was put into service almost immediately.
sounds great, easy to play
Verified Buyer
submitted5 months ago
byTammy
fromGreen Lake, wi
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
Short scale, bass guitar suits my needs to learn and practice and sounds great! Easy to play No issues
Great product for the price!
submitted5 months ago
byZoe
fromHagerstown, Md
This bass is a great bass for beginners. As I am a beginner bass player, I definitely believe that it has great sound for the price. Definitely will recommend.
Great beginner bass
submitted8 months ago
byColby
fromOgden, Utah
This bass is nice and compact, nice design and simple features for beginner bass players. Super, super affordable and it sounds pretty good. Wouldn't recommend for advanced bass player, unless you're broke. But highly recommended for beginners.
Decent entry level bass
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submitteda year ago
byJohn
fromAiken
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
I was looking for an electric bass guitar that was realtivele inexpensive for a beginner, and this was also on sale at the time I purchased it, I went with the grey paint scheme. I did not modify this guitar at all. I did change the strings out for Ernie Ball Slinky with the E string being .095. Decent entry-level bass for beginners.
Q&A
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submitted2 months ago
asked byJazzy
fromHouston
Where is the trust rod? I've been trying to find it but I cannot for the life of me..
The rod is under the plate on the headstock.submitted9 months ago
asked byTrinity
fromCleburne
What would be a good amplifier to buy with this guitar?
Fender Frontman 10G 10W Guitar Combo Ampsubmitted10 months ago
asked byAmerica
fromLas Vegas Nevada
Does it come with an amp cord?
No, it doesn't.submitted2 years ago
asked byAmory
fromBristow,oklahoma
What is the plug size so i can plug into a amp and it be the right size
1/4"submitted2 years ago
asked byPE
fromundisclosed
what is the overall length?
It's approximately 38"submitted3 years ago
asked byleo
fromDale Texas
when it says short scale is the bass small?
It's a scale of 30" v 34" on a full size bass. Yes, it's small.submitted5 years ago
asked byBrett
fromFair Oaks, CA
How much does this bass weigh?
8 lbs.submitted5 years ago
asked byNoob
fromLexington KY
Is this a good Bass for somebody just starting?
This would be a great choice for a starter bass.submitted5 years ago
asked byDiana
fromundisclosed
Aloha! I bought this Mitchell MB100 for my son and what case would we buy for this specific model? Ty!
The Musician's Gear MGMBG case will work perfectly for this bass