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Description

Whether you’re adding to your ukulele collection or looking to step up to a performance instrument, the Mitchell MU50SE acoustic-electric concert ukulele is an ideal choice. Whether you’re playing with a band or on your own, this acoustic-electric concert ukulele from Mitchell will deliver the classic sounds you want from a ukulele. The MU50SE features a solid cedar top and mahogany back and sides, which combine to deliver that warm and round tone ukuleles are known for. You’ll also get plenty of volume and projection out of this concert ukulele thanks to its arched back design. With an onboard electronic preamp, the Mitchell MU50SE is ready to plug in and play.

Solid Cedar Top and Mahogany Body and Neck Provide Exceptional Tone

The MU50SE acoustic-electric concert ukulele is crafted with mahogany back and sides and a solid cedar top, one of the most popular tonewood combinations for ukuleles. While the cedar produces a ton that’s full, resonant, warm, and punchy, the mahogany provides a nice full, resonant and punchy sound. Together, the cedar and mahogany provide an exceptional tone and a great feel.

Walnut Fingerboard Offers Comfortable Playability

The MU50SE features a walnut fingerboard that provides comfortable playability. Walnut fingerboards are prized for adding crispness and definition in each note and are also superbly smooth to the touch. The fingerboard's quality and comfort allow beginners to learn without difficulty and experienced players to play complex pieces with ease.

Onboard Electronics With 3-Band EQ, Ready to Plug In

The Mitchell MU50SE is equipped with an onboard electronic preamp that features a tone-sculpting 3-band EQ. With these onboard electronics, this Mitchell ukulele is ready to plug in to any amp or mixer. Additionally, this Mitchell acoustic-electric ukulele is equipped with a built-in tuner, which lets you tune your instrument on-the-fly so you never have to stop playing music.

Open Box Mitchell MU50SE Acoustic-Electric Concert Ukulele with Solid Cedar Top Level 1 Natural
Open Box Mitchell MU50SE Acoustic-Electric Concert Ukulele with Solid Cedar Top Level 1 Natural
Open Box Mitchell MU50SE Acoustic-Electric Concert Ukulele with Solid Cedar Top Level 1 Natural

Features

  • Concert size ukulele
  • Solid cedar top
  • Mahogany back and sides
  • Arch back design
  • Walnut fretboard
  • Built-in preamp with 3-band EQ and tuner
  • Sealed gear tuners
  • Case sold separately

Specs

Body
  • Body type: Concert
  • Cutaway: No
  • Top wood: Cedar
  • Back: Mahogany
  • Sides: Mahogany
  • Body finish: Open pore
Neck
  • Nut width: 1.42"
  • Fingerboard: Walnut
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 15
  • Number of frets: 16
  • Neck finish: Satin
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: Mitchell
  • Preamp EQ: 3-Band
  • Tuner: Yes
Other
  • Tuning machines: Sealed
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Saddle/nut: Non-compensated

Reviews

3.98

41 Reviews

73%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Bridge popped off right outside of return window.
A very good ukulele
The Sale Price made this unable to resist.
electric ukelele land
Electric Ukeleleland
Great sound, but fragile
Great sound, but fragile
Great sound, but fragile
Great sound, but fragile
Broke Within 2 months
Broke Within 2 months
Broke Within 2 months

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Great Starter Uke for Intermediate+ musicians

This is a concert ukulele that you can get on sale for less than $100. It is not a limited issue guitar for a professional. That being said this instrument has a lot of nice features. Nice sound: The tortoise shell back really projects for a instrument its size. I'm not a pro, but I would classify this as a warm sound for its class. There's a little bit more weight with this ukulele then some lighter concert starters, and because it's an acoustic-electric, you can hook it up to an amp. I like adding a chorus pedal now and then. It has an internal tuner which seems to work well. And the tuning pegs have a comfortable feel and work well. One thing about Mitchell: I haven't had an instrument from them yet that didn't severely scratch my hands or fingers when I slide the down the neck. They don't file/smooth the fret ends. I love the sound and price of this instrument so much that a little scratching doesn't bother me, so my recommendation is if you want to either smooth the fret ends yourself or pay 3 to 20 times more on a better instrument that may have the same or worse sound as this one.

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

Beautiful, but quality control issues

This ukulele looks great and sounds great. I love the arched back, metal tuners, banding, and wood quality on the fretboard, sides, and back. I felt happy every time I held it and tuned it up to practice. But there are a few build quality issues I ran into. The first one I bought had a dead tuner / pickup right out of the box. The one they replaced it with had rusty red-brown, oily residue coming out of the tuners, and a very VERY strong chemical smell. It was so strong I had to stop playing after a few minutes. Airing it out in my garage over 2 weeks with a fan blowing at it did not help. I also noticed the cedar top dents very easily. If you press firmly on it with your finger pad, it feels like paper. Pressing even gently with any harder object, such as your nail, leaves a permanent dent in the top. I've never seen this from any ukulele or guitar. I took my replacement back to Guitar Center and the guys behind the counter said I must have gotten two lemons and I could take a look through the 20 or so they had and pick one that didn't have issues. Most of these didn't have the strong chemical smell problem, but 3 of them had broken tops right out of the box. About a quarter had rusty oily residue leaking from the tuners, and several had slightly mismatched wood for the top and back, with a noticeable gap between. In light of these issues I ended up doing a straight return. I miss this ukulele a lot but they need to get their act together. Most barebones entry level ukuleles I've seen have better build quality and quality control than the mu50se. This was supposed to be a small step up, right?

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing26
  2. Back-Up9
  3. Concerts6
  4. Group jams.1
  5. Praise worship.1
Cons
  1. Breaks Easy7
  2. Not Consistent5
  3. Poor Tone Quality1
  4. Cedar top is not very durable1
  5. Terribly quality control1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced18
  2. Novice15
  3. Professional Musician5
Pros
  1. Good Tone33
  2. Consistent13
  3. Well Built / Quality9
  4. Long Life3
  5. Good pick-up1

Reviewed by 41 customers

  • I would not purchase this ukulele again.

    1

    submitted4 months ago

    bySteven

    fromLos Angeles

    Bought it for my sister. She refused play it because it constantly needs tuning and one of strings sounds horrible whenever it is fretted. Changing out the plastic tuners and adjusting the strings height cost more than the ukulele.

  • Bridge popped off right outside of return window.

    1

    submitted7 months ago

    byE

    fromStockton, CA

    I received this on 3/20. I've tuned it twice and haven't touched it since 3/21. It sits on a shelf away from everything and tonight (5/5) the bridge spontaneously popped off without being touched. I've owned other ukuleles and this has never happened. Extremely frustrated

  • Amazing Concert Ukulele at a good orice

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted10 months ago

    bySteve

    fromMinneapolis, MN

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I was worried that"you get what you pay for." In this case I got a lot more! Great sound. Nicely built. Pick-up & preamp sound amazing. Great to play as an acoustic or through my acoustic amp.

  • Great sounding ukulele

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted10 months ago

    byAndy

    fromnew york, new york

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great sounding ukulele. love playing it.

  • Amazing Find!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byAndres

    fromTyler, Texas

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    My wife was in search for a ukelele and they had a big selection for us, options ranging from budget end to high quality end. Wonderful service and help was given as we are both very rusty when it comes to musical notes and instruments.

  • I would buy this product again

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byDewayne

    fromChattanooga Tn

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Jamming with Friends and Family

Q&A

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

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byRuss

    fromLargo, Florida 33773

    Does the Mitchell MU50SE include a gigbag?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Unfortunately, no. Please give us a call to help you find something – 855-770-3373

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byBless

    fromChicago

    Please tell me what battery does this Ukulele take? I cannot find any info even on Mitchell's website.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m very sorry, the manufacturer has not made that information available Please give us a call to better help you out – 855-770-3373

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byGregg

    fromDecatur, Texas

    Is a case included?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    It is not.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byKaren

    fromLanham, md

    Are the back and sides solid wood or laminate? The question wasn't really answered, only info on the top?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    They are laminate

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byJasmine

    fromAmes, Iowa

    What size battery does this take?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Will take a D battery

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byBryant

    fromOtisville, MI

    How do I plug it into my amp I tried different things and It didn't work

    Open Reply - Beau
    You should be able to connect this ukulele to an amp using a standard 1/4" instrument cable.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byMorgan

    fromHattiesburg, MS

    What is the overall length of the uke?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This uke us approximately 23" in length.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byJoe

    fromIL

    Does this ukelele have a Jack to plug in a cord connecting to an amp?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This ukelele does have a Jack to plug in and connect to an amp.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byDeep

    fromNorth Richland hills, TX

    Is it a nylon string. I want this for my kid

    Open Reply - Beau
    This is a nylon string ukulele.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byEric

    fromWindsor , ct

    Are the back and sides solid wood?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar does have a solid Cedar top.
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