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Mitchell MB100 Short-Scale Solidbody Electric Bass Guitar Black
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A short-scale bass with punchy tone and effortless playability.
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
Experience effortless playability with the Mitchell MB100 short scale solid body electric bass. Try it today and enjoy its compact design paired with punchy, versatile tone.
MB100 Short-Scale Solidbody Electric Bass Guitar Specifications:
Body- 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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