Mitchell

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Seasoned players looking for their next everyday guitar, or beginners looking to step up their acoustic game, will love the Mitchell MX430QAB Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric. Not only does this Mitchell acoustic-electric guitar offer premium comfort and playability, it’s also impressive to look at. The Mitchell MX430QAB features top, back and sides constructed from exquisite, highly figured quilted ash burl. The onboard Fishman Presys electronics make plugging in and turning up this Mitchell even more fun.

Exquisite Tonewoods

The Mitchell MX430QAB Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric features top, back and sides made from beautiful, highly figured quilted ash burl. Other features include a mahogany neck and rosewood fretboard for a classic tonewood combination that can’t be beat. Other striking features include multi-ply binding and abalone rosette and black nickel die-cast tuners.

Top-of-the-Line Electronics

The Mitchell MX430QAB Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric is equipped with onboard top-grade Fishman Presys electronics preamp and pickup. The electronics feature a convenient, built-in tuner so you can make sure you’re in tune and that you stay in tune. Additionally, the 3-band EQ allows you to dial in the perfect tone — from the studio to the stage.

Premium Features

Other features of the Mitchell MX430QAB Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric include sealed, die-cast black nickel tuners for easier and stable tuning, a compensated bridge, and a two-way truss rod for reliable performance. Additionally, because of this Mitchell acoustic-electric guitar’s shallow body with Venetian cutaway, it’s very comfortable to play, making it ideal for players who prefer the comfort of a smaller instrument with easy access to higher frets.

Mitchell MX430QAB Exotic Series Acoustic-Electric Midnight Black Edge Burst
Mitchell MX430QAB Exotic Series Acoustic-Electric Midnight Black Edge Burst
Mitchell MX430QAB Exotic Series Acoustic-Electric Midnight Black Edge Burst

collapse expand iconFeatures

  • Grand Auditorium body style
  • Gorgeous quilted ash burl top, back and sides
  • Mahogany neck with rosewood fretboard
  • Onboard Fishman electronics with active 3-band EQ with tuner
  • Multi-ply binding and abalone rosette
  • Black nickel die-cast tuners
  • Premium D'Addario EXP16 .012–.053 strings
  • Available in Midnight Black and Natural finishes
  • Lifetime warranty

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Body
  • Body type: Grand Auditorium
  • Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway
  • Top wood: Quilted Ash Burl
  • Back & sides: Quilted Ash Burl
  • Bracing pattern: Forward-shifted, Scalloped
  • Body finish: Gloss Midnight Black or Natural
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Sound Hole Diameter: 3.75" (95 mm)
Neck
  • Neck shape: "C" shape
  • 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
  • Saddle & nut: Compensated
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Premium D'Addario EXP16 .012–.053 strings
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Country of origin: Indonesia

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4.72

50 Reviews

96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Glad I found this guitar

I had been looking for a smaller body guitar that was easier to play and, hold while performing onstage. I have been playing dreadnaught size guitars and, having some issues with control. I also perform with a solid body electric, no issues there. Thinner body, easier to hold and play, so why not an acoustic that I can feel the same way about. I had been looking at a Yahama apx 600, had everything I wanted. So I went to GC in Wichita. Skyler an employee that works there and a good friend helped me to make the final decision for this Mitchell guitar. He was very helpful in every way as usual. I looked at all the thinner body acoustics and, just kept coming back to the Mitchell. Played it acousticly first. Always see how any guitar sounds unplugged, if that sounds good it's a good bet it will sound as good or better into an amp. The Mitchell won without a doubt. It didn't spot it at first still looking at the Yahama but, the minute I saw the Mitchell which honestly I did not find looking on Google for a thinline auditorium guitar. The look, feel and, playing of this guitar was perfect! I AB'd every thinline guitar from Yahama to a Taylor and, the Mitchell blew them all away! The picture here on GC's site does not begin to show how beautiful this guitar is. It has all the good stuff, Fishman electronics, D'addario strings, graphtech bridge and nut, solid build and just a pleasure to hold and play! I took it home. If you have not looked at a Mitchell guitar it's time you do. Don't let the big names sway your ideas about a Great guitar, quality can be had for a decent price! I have been a musician for over 50yrs and have played and owned many guitars and, this one ranks very high as one of the best I've come across. Highly recommend this instrument. I have played it through my Bose L1 pro8 and my Fishman Loudbox Artist and, it sounds Excellent!!! Thanks Skyler and, Donnie at GC in Wichita and, to Mitchell for building a Great guitar!!

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

I would definitely recommend this guitar to others.

I was actually looking for a Breedlove when I came in that day, but the cheaper Breedlove didn't play nearly as good as this Mitchell. I had to lower the action on the Mitchell but since I did that, it plays very well. It's not a Martin or Gibson standard, but for the money I am tickled pink. The only thing I don't like about it is the tone controls on the fishman pickup are hard to see where you have the knob turned to. Mitchell could definitely improve that or I guess actually fishman could. But I am a happy camper & I don't regret buying this guitar.

Filters

Best Uses

  1. Practicing41
  2. Jamming28
  3. Small Venues18
  4. Recording17
  5. Rock Concerts7

Cons

  1. Not Consistent2
  2. Requires Constant Tuning2
  3. Flat Sound1
  4. No depth to the sound1
  5. Poor Quality1

Describe Yourself

  1. Experienced22
  2. Novice16
  3. Professional Musician10
  4. Child2

Pros

  1. Good Feel45
  2. Fun To Play40
  3. Good Audio38
  4. Stays In Tune33
  5. Consistent22
  • DARK BEAUTY

    5

    submitted3 months ago

    byGENE AKA @AWAYGONE2023

    fromCHERRY HILL NEW JERSEY

    THE AUDITORIUM HAS A GREAT SOUND VERY FULL AND RICH. THE PICKUP IS VERY POWERFUL. THESE ARE FAIRLY EASY TO PLAY FOR A LARGER GUITAR

  • MY SWEET HEART

    5

    submitted3 months ago

    byGENE AKA @AWAYGONE2023

    fromCHERRY HILL NEW JERSEY

    CYBER MONDAY I WAS OUTSIDE WORKING IN THE YARD , THEN IT HIT ME! IT'S CYBER MONDAY!! SO I DESIDED TO LOOK ON GUITAR CENTERS WEBSITE AND I SAW THE MITCHELLS. A GUITAR FOR EVERY STYLE!! I BOUGHT THIS GUITAR AS SOON AS I PLUG IT IN. THE RICH SOUND SOLD ME. I PAID AND WENT HOME HAPPY WITH THIS BEAUTY!!!

  • Beautiful guitar, but the neck felt slim and the tone high

    3

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 months ago

    byDrew

    fromAlton NH

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I returned this after about 2 hours of playing. I am not sure I will ever purchase on line again. The sound wasn't nearly as full as was implied in the reviews.

  • A DARK BEAUTY

    5

    submitted3 months ago

    byAWAYGONE

    fromLANGHORNE PA

    BLACK SUNBURST FADING INTO NATURAL BURL FINISH GREAT PLUGGED IN SOUND READY FOR PERFORMANCE POWERFUL PICK UP AND EQ AND VOLUME CONTROLS VERY EASY TO PLAY FOR THE GUITAR PLAYER THAT NEEDS THAT DARK DECOR

  • GREAT SOUND PROJECTION

    5

    submitted3 months ago

    byAWAYGONE

    fromLANGHORNE PA

    I LOVE THE SOUND WHEN THIS GUITAR IS PLUGGED IN. GREAT TONE , NICE AND BRIGHT SO GLAD I BOUGHT THIS GUITAR AWAY GONE YOUTUBE CHANNEL GUITAR PLAYER OVER 30 YEARS

  • BEAUTIFUL WORK OF ART!! WITH GREAT SOUND! WORTH EVERY PENNY!

    5

    submitted4 months ago

    byGene

    fromLANGHORNE PA

    MY STAGE NAME ON YOUTUBE IS AWAY GONE I NEEDED AN ACOUSTIC FOR PRACTICE, PERFORMANCE AND RECORDING. I HAVE FOUND MITCHELL GUITARS TO BE GREAT SOUNDING INSTRUMENTS. GREAT INSTRUMENTS FOR THE ENTRY LEVEL PLAYER , AT A FAIR PRICE WITH HIGH QUALITY! (A GOOD FIRST GUITAR THAT ACTUALLY STAYS IN TUNE! THIS GUITAR ALSO HAS A BUILT IN TUNER, SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO GO DIGGING A TUNER THE MOST IMPORTANT GUITARIST TOOL!) THE SOUND OF THE GUITAR BLOWS ME AWAY! I HAVE OWED MITCHELL GUITARS IN THE PAST I RECORDED MY SONG, SIBERIA WITH ONE AND IT DID A GREAT JOB. I DESIDED MITCHELL IS MY BRAND I FULLY ENDORSE MITCHELL GUITARS AWAY GONE MUSICIAN OVER 30 YEARS MUSIC MAKES THE MIND GROW. TIME TO GROW!

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

  • asked byBig Jake

    fromCripple Creek, Co.

    Where is the jack to plug it into the amp?

    Where is the jack to plug it into the amp?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The jack would be in the strap button.
  • asked byRonald

    fromHanahan, SC

    Are the top, back and sides made from SOLID burled Ash?

    Are the top, back and sides made from SOLID burled Ash?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, they're laminated.
  • asked byJaine

    fromIndianapolis indiana

    The tuner stopped working within a week the rest works fine at first i thought it was just the battery i replaced the battery it stopped working again within a couple days can i replace it? I like the guitar but i would like to use the tuner.

    The tuner stopped working within a week the rest works fine at first i thought it was just the battery i replaced the battery it stopped working again within a couple days can i replace it? I like the guitar but i would like to use the tuner.

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Please give us a call with your order number for customer service issues. 855-770-3373.
  • asked byBailey

    fromHoschton, Ga

    I can't find a hard guitar case to fit this guitar, can someone please point me in the right direction?

    I can't find a hard guitar case to fit this guitar, can someone please point me in the right direction?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Please see --------- Musician's Gear MGMADN Molded ABS Acoustic Guitar Case.
  • asked byJessie

    fromOTISVILLE, Mi

    What is the overall length of the whole guitar and width of the thickest part on the base? Trying to buy a case for the one I just ordered!

    What is the overall length of the whole guitar and width of the thickest part on the base? Trying to buy a case for the one I just ordered!

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Thank you for your question. I will have a product specialist contact you with options.
  • asked bydvp

    fromGreenwich, NY

    Does it come in left handed?

    Does it come in left handed?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Unfortunately, no.
  • asked byHilmer

    fromAurora CO

    Is this guitar for right handed people or left?

    Is this guitar for right handed people or left?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Right handed
  • asked byChris

    fromGreeley, Co

    4" soundhole cover doesn't fit this model. Is there a cover available for the smaller hole on this guitar? And any tricks to keep the cable jack from getting loose so frequently? Thank you!

    4" soundhole cover doesn't fit this model. Is there a cover available for the smaller hole on this guitar? And any tricks to keep the cable jack from getting loose so frequently? Thank you!

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Unfortunately, no.
  • asked byCecil

    fromLufkin, Texas

    Is this a solid top?

    Is this a solid top?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    No, it isn’t.
  • asked byDanny

    fromRowland , NC

    I need a hard case that fits the mitchell grand auditorium acoustic electric guitar ...which one fits it ? Thanks in advanced.

    I need a hard case that fits the mitchell grand auditorium acoustic electric guitar ...which one fits it ? Thanks in advanced.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Take a look at the "Musician's Gear MGMADN Molded ABS Acoustic Guitar Case"
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