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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.

Mitchell MX430 Spalted Maple Acoustic-Electric Guitar Whiskey Burst
Mitchell MX430 Spalted Maple Acoustic-Electric Guitar Whiskey Burst
Mitchell MX430 Spalted Maple Acoustic-Electric Guitar Whiskey Burst

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  • 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

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Body
  • 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)
Neck
  • Nut width: 1.69" (42.9 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 25.3"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: Fishman Presys
  • Configuration: Undersaddle piezo
  • Preamp EQ: 3-band
  • Feedback filter: No
  • Tuner: Yes
Other
  • 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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4.6

30 Reviews

93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

BEST MITCHELL ACOUSTIC
ONE IN LANGHORNE
THIS GUITAR ABSOLUTLY BLEW ME AWAY (GONE)
Beautiful guitar with a great sound
Beautiful guitar with a great sound
Beautiful guitar with a great sound
Beautiful guitar with a great sound
Amazing guitar!
Awesome Guitar!!
Awesome Guitar!!
Awesome Guitar!!
Awesome Guitar!!
I would buy it again and again
Great Tone, Comfortable To Play, Reliable Tuning
I love this guitar

Most Liked Positive Review

5

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!

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

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.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing22
  2. Jamming16
  3. Small Venues12
  4. Recording11
  5. Rock Concerts7
Cons
  1. Poor Quality2
  2. None2
  3. A little buzzy out of box1
  4. Battery died right away.1
Describe Yourself
  1. Novice12
  2. Experienced11
  3. Professional Musician4
Pros
  1. Good Feel28
  2. Fun To Play25
  3. Stays In Tune25
  4. Good Audio22
  5. Consistent16

Reviewed by 30 customers

  • Eh...

    3

    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!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified 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

    3

    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

    5

    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

    5

    submitted6 months ago

    byAWAYGONE

    fromLANGHORNE PA

    READY FOR A NEW HOME

  • THIS GUITAR ABSOLUTLY BLEW ME AWAY (GONE)

    5

    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!!!

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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)

    How long is the guitar ?(looking at gig bags)

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    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

    How thick is the body

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    It's about 4-7/8".

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byJustin

    fromLakeland Florida

    Is the action single or double?

    Is the action single or double?

    Open Reply - Gear-Advisor
    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?

    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?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Used items do not come with the factory warranty but do have our 45 day return period

  • submitted3 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.

    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.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    No. Please give us a call with your order number 855-770-3373

  • submitted3 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?

    Just purchased this guitar - there are fine cracks around the Fishman electronics. Possibly from the screws, is this normal?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    No. Please give us a call with your order number 855-770-3373

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byRick

    fromHampton NH

    how many Mitchell MX430 spalted maple in stock at Portsmouth NH store? Thx

    how many Mitchell MX430 spalted maple in stock at Portsmouth NH store? Thx

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact your local store for specific inquiries regarding their inventory

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byBen

    fromJacksonville, Fl. 32226

    the pickup on my Mitchell guitar stop working, what can I do?

    the pickup on my Mitchell guitar stop working, what can I do?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please give us a call with your order number 877-687-5403

  • submitted4 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)?

    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)?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    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.

    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.

    Open Reply - Ronald
    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.
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