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Mitchell MX430 Spalted Maple Acoustic-Electric Guitar Whiskey Burst

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Description
The Mitchell MS430SM is a stunning acoustic-electric guitar designed for use on the stage and in the studio. With an eye-catching visual, gorgeous craftsmanship and premium electronics, the MS470SM is made to turn heads before you even play a note. An auditorium body shape provides comfortable playability while a spalted maple top, back and body produces clear, tranquil tones. This is paired with a 25.5"-scale rosewood fingerboard topped with 20 frets and featuring a narrow C neck profile.
Fishman Electronics
A Fishman pickup is positioned below the saddle and an onboard Fishman Presys puts the control right at your fingertips. Dial in the sound you’re looking for with a 3-band EQ and a built-in chromatic tuner. Additionally, a phase switch reduces feedback while performing.
Unique Details
To further set it apart from similar instruments, the MX430 acoustic-electric features a hand-inlayed rosette surrounding the sound hole, made up of individual pieces of genuine abalone shell. Additional premium appointments include die-cast tuners and a gloss finish.
The Mitchell MS430 SM commands attention in any setting with a feel that experienced players will find deeply satisfying. It probably won’t be your first guitar but the MX430 may quickly become your favorite.



Features
- Grand Auditorium body style
- Gorgeous spalted maple top, back and sides
- Whiskey edge-burst gloss finish
- Mahogany neck with rosewood fretboard
- Onboard Fishman electronics with active 3-band EQ w/tuner
- Multi-ply binding and abalone rosette
- Black nickel die-cast tuners
- Premium D'Addario EXP16 .012–.053 strings
- Lifetime warranty
Specs
- Body type: Grand auditorium
- Cutaway: Venetian cutaway
- Top wood: Spalted maple
- Back and sides: Spalted maple
- Bracing pattern: Forward-shifted, scalloped
- Body finish: Whiskey Edge-Burst gloss finish
- Orientation: Right handed
- Sound hole diameter: 3.75" (96mm)
- Nut width: 1.69" (42.9 mm)
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck wood: Mahogany
- Scale length: 25.3"
- Number of frets: 20
- Neck finish: Gloss
- Pickup/preamp: Yes
- Brand: Fishman Presys
- Configuration: Undersaddle piezo
- Preamp EQ: 3-band
- Feedback filter: No
- Tuner: Yes
- Headstock overlay: Finish-matched
- Tuning machines: Black nickel
- Bridge: Other
- Saddle & nut: Compensated
- Number of strings: 6-string
- Premium D'Addario EXP16 .012–.053 strings
- Special features: None
- Case: Sold separately
- Accessories: None
- Country of origin: Indonesia
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Reviews
4.6
30 Reviews
93%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Most Liked Positive Review
2nd Mitchell mx430
I purchased this same guitar a couple of weeks ago but, the quilted burl ash model. I was so impressed with it that I had to have another for a backup or just a second guitar but, I wanted a different finish. This guitar is absolutely beautiful! Obviously plays and, sounds as Great as the other one. Mitchell builds a fine instrument made in Indonesia not China. I have left a review on the burl ash model so I'm not going to elaborate here on this one. I was looking for a slimline smaller acoustic electric for ease of playing live while seated on a barstool and, this baby fills the bill. Checks all the boxes ✅ ! Highly recommend Mitchell guitars to anybody. I've tried them all from the most expensive to the cheapest and, this ranks up there with the best. I do not post reviews unless I have a good reason to help and, recommend an item. I am a 50yr+ professional musician and, I would take a Mitchell guitar on stage with me anytime or anywhere!
Most Liked Negative Review
Eh...
I bought this guitar because of the sound and playability. Added bonus was the look of it. It was great for a while, until the buzzing started around the 12th fret. I looked closer and the rep at guitar center adjusted the truss rod to far and the neck was starting to bow. I readjusted but the frets were still buzzing. I had to file and level them out then it was good for a few more months. Now I have buzzing on the low E at the first and second fret. It sounds great, but it's not durable.
- Practicing22
- Jamming16
- Small Venues12
- Recording11
- Rock Concerts7
- Poor Quality2
- None2
- A little buzzy out of box1
- Battery died right away.1
- Novice12
- Experienced11
- Professional Musician4
- Good Feel28
- Fun To Play25
- Stays In Tune25
- Good Audio22
- Consistent16
Reviewed by 30 customers
Eh...
submitted14 days ago
byPatrick
fromMilwaukee, WI
I bought this guitar because of the sound and playability. Added bonus was the look of it. It was great for a while, until the buzzing started around the 12th fret. I looked closer and the rep at guitar center adjusted the truss rod to far and the neck was starting to bow. I readjusted but the frets were still buzzing. I had to file and level them out then it was good for a few more months. Now I have buzzing on the low E at the first and second fret. It sounds great, but it's not durable.
Beautiful guitar would buy this again!
Verified Buyer
submitted5 months ago
byThomas
fromWebster Massachusetts
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
The guitar plays and sounds great right out of the box, the splayed maple body is so beautiful to look at! This is my second Mitchell, I'm becoming a huge fan of Mitchell guitarist!
Beautiful guitar
submitted5 months ago
byMark
fromNew york
Great sound. My biggest issue is that while I paid for a new guitar the guitar I received appears to have been at least an open box with possibility of it being used. Still trying to figure out if I should go through the trouble of returning it for another? Who said that guitar center will be more honest 2nd time around?
BEST MITCHELL ACOUSTIC
submitted6 months ago
byAWAYGONE
fromLANGHORNE PA
PERFECT EVERYTHING. I GOT JEALOUS WHEN I HEARD IT.(I JUST BOUGHT AN ASH BURL ONE) I WANTED TO REDCORD WITH THIS GUITAR AS SOON AS I PLAYED IT. I COULD PLAY ANY STYLE ANY WHERE ON THE NECK GIVE IT A TRY , YOU WILL AGREE. THIS GUITAR IS PERFECT GOLD RECOMMENDATION 6 STARS
ONE IN LANGHORNE
submitted6 months ago
byAWAYGONE
fromLANGHORNE PA
READY FOR A NEW HOME
THIS GUITAR ABSOLUTLY BLEW ME AWAY (GONE)
submitted6 months ago
byAWAYGONE
fromLANGHORNE PA
THE SOUND OF THIS GUITAR SCREAMS RECORD ME!!! MY EYEBROWS RAISED MORE AND MORE, AS I MOVED AROUND THE NECK. IT REALLY PLAYED EFFORTLESSLY! THIS IS A GUITAR PLAYERS GUITAR NICE BALANCE SOUND WHEN PLUGGED IN THE PICKUP REALLY WORKS GREAT (I SERIOUSLY WANT TO GET ONE) THE LOOK AND FINISH REALLY SHOWS OFF HOW BEAUTIFUL WOOD IS! IT GETS A "GOLD STAR" RECOMMENDATION THIS ONE IS 6 STARS!!!
Q&A
Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.
submitted10 months ago
asked byBrad
fromBraintree, MA
How long is the guitar ?(looking at gig bags)
It's about 39". Just about any of our acoustic guitar bags will fit.submitteda year ago
asked bySam
fromSeattle
How thick is the body
It's about 4-7/8".submitted2 years ago
asked byJustin
fromLakeland Florida
Is the action single or double?
I’m very sorry. Your question is not clear.submitted3 years ago
asked byRob
fromRancho Cordova, CA
What is the difference between buying one of the used Mitchell MX430s vs. new. Aside from the obvious being a new guitar, are the warranties the same- 45 day return policy? Is there a benefit to waiting for a sale vs. buying used in great condition?
Used items do not come with the factory warranty but do have our 45 day return periodsubmitted3 years ago
asked byAlicia
fromHouston, Texas
Is it normal for there to be fine cracks around the electronics box? I am seeing some fine cracks where the screws would possibly be.
No. Please give us a call with your order number 855-770-3373submitted3 years ago
asked byAlicia
fromHouston, Texas
Just purchased this guitar - there are fine cracks around the Fishman electronics. Possibly from the screws, is this normal?
No. Please give us a call with your order number 855-770-3373submitted4 years ago
asked byRick
fromHampton NH
how many Mitchell MX430 spalted maple in stock at Portsmouth NH store? Thx
Please contact your local store for specific inquiries regarding their inventorysubmitted4 years ago
asked byBen
fromJacksonville, Fl. 32226
the pickup on my Mitchell guitar stop working, what can I do?
Please give us a call with your order number 877-687-5403submitted4 years ago
asked bynrp
fromSan Jose, CA
This item is advertised as "blemished". How bad is it? Can I choose to pick up in store and return it upon inspection (if the item condition is worse than what I'm willing to accept)?
I’m sorry, we have no way to know what the blemish is. The blemishes will be perhaps minor scratches, average handling wear. There will be no effect on play-ability or sound. The guitar would need to be purchased in order to have it sent to another store.submitted4 years ago
asked byCory
fromPittsburgh
With the rear strap mount doubling as the amp input, what kind of strap will work with this? I ordered a Ernie Ball but it doesn't fit great. Looking for recommendations.
If an Ernie Ball strap doesn't fit, then I don't know which would. My suggestion would be to take it to a local store and try out a couple different straps and see what you can find that will fit.