FB700 Mitchell Electric Basses
FB700 Mitchell Electric Basses

The Mitchell FB700 bass features an offset double cutaway, carved mahogany body topped with a precision-cut AAA quilt maple veneer for high-end looks, and fitted with an easy playing 5-piece maple neck with rosewood fretboard.

The premium MB4 paraffin-dipped alnico V humbucking pickups provide exceptional tone and microphonic/feedback rejection, while the active preamp gives you outstanding tonal control. Includes boost or cut to low, mid, and high frequencies, and a pickup blend control knob for even more sound sculpting options. High-tensile strength fretwire and die-cast high-ratio tuning machines add to the premium feel.

Available Finishes:

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  • Natural Quilt


  • Black

  • Natural
    (5-String)

  • Natural
    (6-String)
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HIGHLIGHTS

FB700QNT Electrics

Our active preamp provides a +/- 12dB boost or cut to 3 separate EQ points, offering a wide array of tone sculpting options.

FB700QNT Pickups

Dual MB4 paraffin-dipped alnico V humbucking pickups provide plenty of fat, even output.

FB700QNT Head Stock Tuners

Our 5 piece Maple/Rosewood neck provides additional strength and high-end looks.

FB700QNT Output Jack

Our back-angled output jack stows your cable neatly behind your strap, and helps eliminate accidental unplugging.

The Mitchell FB700 bass features an offset double cutaway, carved mahogany body topped with a precision-cut AAA quilt maple veneer for high-end looks, and fitted with an easy playing 5-piece maple neck with rosewood fretboard.

The premium MB4 paraffin-dipped alnico V humbucking pickups provide exceptional tone and microphonic/feedback rejection, while the active preamp gives you outstanding tonal control. Includes boost or cut to low, mid, and high frequencies, and a pickup blend control knob for even more sound sculpting options. High-tensile strength fretwire and die-cast high-ratio tuning machines add to the premium feel.

HIGHLIGHTS

FB700QNT Electrics

Our active preamp provides a +/- 12dB boost or cut to 3 separate EQ points, offering a wide array of tone sculpting options.

FB700QNT Pickups

Dual MB4 paraffin-dipped alnico V humbucking pickups provide plenty of fat, even output.

FB700QNT Head Stock Tuners

Our 5 piece Maple/Rosewood neck provides additional strength and high-end looks.

FB700QNT Output Jack

Our back-angled output jack stows your cable neatly behind your strap, and helps eliminate accidental unplugging.

FEATURES

FB700


  • Carved mahogany body and a 5-piece maple neck with rosewood fretboard for solid playability and comfort

  • Precision-cut AAA quilt maple veneer and modern styling for outstanding looks

  • Dual MB4 paraffin-dipped alnico V humbucking pickups provide plenty of fat, even output

  • Active preamp with wide boost/cut control of all frequencies offer an array of tone sculpting options

  • Graph Tech™ TUSQ XL reduced-friction nut enhances tuning stability

  • High-tensile strength fretwire for durability and smooth playability

BUY NOW FROM THE FOLLOWING RETAILERS:

FB705

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FB706

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VIDEOS

Mitchell FB Series

From the multi-genre and fusion instrumentalist, to the rock and blues traditionalist, to the new, advancing player, Mitchell’s FB, TB and MB Series bass guitars provide the feature configurations, sound options and finish choices for every type of working musician whose tone is on the low down.

Mitchell FB705 – An In-Depth Look

by Jon McCartan

An in-depth look at the tonal range, electronics, and features available on the instrument.

Mitchell FB705 – Hearing The Bass In A Mix

by Jon McCartan

This week we will be hearing the bass in a mix. The track is “They Walk Among Us” by The RunniKine, recorded live at The Fox Theater in Boulder, CO on 12/17/2016.

FEATURES

FB700


  • Carved mahogany body and a 5-piece maple neck with rosewood fretboard for solid playability and comfort

  • Precision-cut AAA quilt maple veneer and modern styling for outstanding looks

  • Dual MB4 paraffin-dipped alnico V humbucking pickups provide plenty of fat, even output

  • Active preamp with wide boost/cut control of all frequencies offer an array of tone sculpting options

  • Graph Tech™ TUSQ XL reduced-friction nut enhances tuning stability

  • High-tensile strength fretwire for durability and smooth playability

BUY NOW FROM THE FOLLOWING RETAILERS:

FB705

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FB706

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SPECIFICATIONS

BODY

BODY WOOD: Mahogany w/AAA Quilt Maple Veneer
BODY STYLE: Mitchell Fusion Body
TOP WOOD: Mahogany w/AAA Quilt Maple Veneer
BODY BINDING: N/A
AVAILABLE FINISHES: Natural (QNT), Trans. Black (QBK)
OPTIONS: 5-String, 6-String (QNT only)

 

ELECTRONICS

PICKUP CONFIGURATION: HH
NECK PICKUP: MB4 Humbucker Alnico V
BRIDGE PICKUP: MB4 Humbucker Alnico V
CONTROLS: Master Volume, Pickup Blend
PREAMP/EQ: Active: 3 Band EQ (+/- 12dB Bass/Mid/Treble)

 

HARDWARE

TUNERS: Die-Cast Y-Type
NUT: TUSQ XL™
HARDWARE FINISH: Black Nickel
PICKGUARD: N/A

NECK

NECK WOOD: 5-Ply Rock Maple/Rosewood
FRETBOARD WOOD: Indian Rosewood
NECK SHAPE: Shallow “D”
NECK STYLE: Bolt-On
NUMBER OF FRETS: 24
FRETWIRE: Tall/Narrow Medium Jumbo
SCALE LENGTH: 34″
RADIUS: 12″ (305 mm)
WIDTH AT NUT: 1.5″ (38 mm)
WIDTH AT NUT (5-STRING): 1.77″ (45 mm)
WIDTH AT NUT (6-STRING): 2.17″ (55 mm)
WIDTH AT LAST FRET: 62 mm
THICKNESS AT 1st FRET: 20 mm
THICKNESS AT 12th FRET: 23 mm
INLAY: Oval Abalone
TRUSS ROD: 2-Way Adjustable (4mm Hex Wrench)

Before delivery to our dealers, all Mitchell bass guitars receive a complete stateside setup and quality control inspection to ensure exceptional playability.

Due to ongoing product development, specifications are subject to change without notice.

SPECIFICATIONS

BODY

BODY WOOD: Mahogany w/AAA Quilt Maple Veneer
BODY STYLE: Mitchell Fusion Body
TOP WOOD: Mahogany w/AAA Quilt Maple Veneer
BODY BINDING: N/A
AVAILABLE FINISHES: Natural (QNT), Trans. Black (QBK)
OPTIONS: 5-String, 6-String (QNT only)

ELECTRONICS

PICKUP CONFIGURATION: HH
NECK PICKUP: MB4 Humbucker Alnico V
BRIDGE PICKUP: MB4 Humbucker Alnico V
CONTROLS: Master Volume, Pickup Blend
PREAMP/EQ: Active: 3 Band EQ (+/- 12dB Bass/Mid/Treble)

HARDWARE

TUNERS: Die-Cast Y-Type
NUT: TUSQ XL™
HARDWARE FINISH: Black Nickel
PICKGUARD: N/A

NECK

NECK WOOD: 5-Ply Rock Maple/Rosewood
FRETBOARD WOOD: Indian Rosewood
NECK SHAPE: Shallow “D”
NECK STYLE: Bolt-On
NUMBER OF FRETS: 24
FRETWIRE: Tall/Narrow Medium Jumbo
SCALE LENGTH: 34″
RADIUS: 12″ (305 mm)
WIDTH AT NUT: 1.5″ (38 mm)
WIDTH AT NUT (5-STRING): 1.77″ (45 mm)
WIDTH AT NUT (6-STRING): 2.17″ (55 mm)
WIDTH AT LAST FRET: 62 mm
THICKNESS AT 1st FRET: 20 mm
THICKNESS AT 12th FRET: 23 mm
INLAY: Oval Abalone
TRUSS ROD: 2-Way Adjustable (4mm Hex Wrench)

Before delivery to our dealers, all Mitchell bass guitars receive a complete stateside setup and quality control inspection to ensure exceptional playability.

Due to ongoing product development, specifications are subject to change without notice.

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CONTROL PANEL

KNOBS

KNOB 1: Master Volume
KNOB 2: Pickup Blend (Clockwise=Bridge PU)
KNOB 3: Bass Boost/Cut
KNOB 4: Midrange Boost/Cut
KNOB 5: Treble Boost/Cut

FB700 Controls

CONTROL PANEL AND SWITCHING

KNOBS

FB700 Controls

KNOB 1: Master Volume
KNOB 2: Pickup Blend (Clockwise=Bridge PU)
KNOB 3: Bass Boost/Cut
KNOB 4: Midrange Boost/Cut
KNOB 5: Treble Boost/Cut