TB500 Mitchell Electric Guitars
TB500 Mitchell Electric Guitars

The Mitchell TB500 bass starts with a custom contour alder body and comfortable-profile maple neck with a smooth Indian rosewood fretboard. Standard split-single and single-coil paraffin-dipped alnico-V pickups go from blues to classic to modern rock.

Separate volume controls for each pickup provide complete sound sculpting, along with a master tone for even more sonic options. The high-mass modern bridge ensures a robust tone, smooth sustain for days, and solid intonation.

Available Finishes:


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  • Trans White Blond

  • Black

  • Black
    (5-String)
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HIGHLIGHTS

TB500TWB Pickups

Standard split-single and single-coil alnico V pickups go from blues to classic to modern rock.

TB500BK Output Jack

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

TB500TWB- Head Stock Tuners

Mitchell’s high-ratio Y-type tuning machines provide a modern visual take on tradition, while improving tuning stability.

TB500BK Neck Pocket

The ultra-carve heel joint (featured on our bolt-on neck instruments) provides extra comfort while allowing easy access to upper frets.

The Mitchell TB500 bass starts with a custom contour alder body and comfortable-profile maple neck with a smooth Indian rosewood fretboard. Standard split-single and single-coil paraffin-dipped alnico-V pickups go from blues to classic to modern rock.

Separate volume controls for each pickup provide complete sound sculpting, along with a master tone for even more sonic options. The high-mass modern bridge ensures a robust tone, smooth sustain for days, and solid intonation.

HIGHLIGHTS

TB500TWB Pickups

Standard split-single and single-coil paraffin-dipped alnico V pickups go from blues to classic to modern rock.

TB500BK Output Jack

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

TB500TWB- Head Stock Tuners

Mitchell’s high-ratio Y-type tuning machines provide a modern visual take on tradition, while improving tuning stability.

TB500BK Neck Pocket

The ultra-carve heel joint (featured on our bolt-on neck instruments) provides extra comfort while allowing easy access to upper frets.

FEATURES

TB500


  • Alder body and maple neck with 20 medium frets for traditional tone and feel

  • Standard split-single and single-coil alnico V pickups go from blues to classic to modern rock

  • High-mass adjustable bridge provides plenty of solid tone and sustain

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

  • High-tensile strength fretwire for durability and smooth playability

FEATURES

TB500


  • Alder body and maple neck with 20 medium frets for traditional tone and feel

  • Standard split-single and single-coil alnico V pickups go from blues to classic to modern rock

  • High-mass adjustable bridge provides plenty of solid tone and sustain

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

  • High-tensile strength fretwire for durability and smooth playability

VIDEOS

Mitchell TB500 – Full Review and Demo

by Nicki Tedesco

Ultimately, this bass sounds awesome, and that’s why I love it! Also, it’s got really good intonation. It stays in tune really well… More quality than the price you’re gonna pay, so you’re really gonna get your bang for your buck.”

Mitchell TB500 – Thoughts So Far

by Alex Brisbey

“If it can handle aggressive Drop C, there’s probably not much it can’t do.” Alex’s thoughts on the instrument after a few weeks of messing around with it.

Mitchell TB500 – Final Review

by Alex Brisbey

“Overall, it’s been an absolutely amazing instrument! Holds tune great. Plays amazing. I really recommend this instrument.”

TB500BK Profile

SPECIFICATIONS

BODY

BODY WOOD: Alder
BODY STYLE: Traditional Double Cut
TOP WOOD: N/A
AVAILABLE FINISHES: Black (BK), Trans. White Blonde (TWB)
OPTIONS: 5-String (BK only)

 

ELECTRONICS

PICKUP CONFIGURATION: Split Single/Single
NECK PICKUP: Split-Coil Alnico V
BRIDGE PICKUP: Single-Coil Alnico V
CONTROLS: Volume1, Volume 2, Master Tone
PREAMP/EQ: N/A

 

HARDWARE

TUNING MACHINES: Die-Cast Y-Type
NUT: TUSQ XL™
HARDWARE FINISH: Chrome
PICKGUARD: White Pearloid (BK Finish); Tortoise Shell (TWB Finish)

NECK

NECK WOOD: Maple
FRETBOARD WOOD: Indian Rosewood
NECK SHAPE: Classic “C”
NECK STYLE: Bolt-On
NUMBER OF FRETS: 20
FRETWIRE: Tall/Narrow Medium
SCALE LENGTH: 34″
RADIUS: 10″ (250 mm)
WIDTH AT NUT: 1.58″ (40 mm)
WIDTH AT NUT (5-STRING): 1.73″ (44 mm)
WIDTH AT LAST FRET: 62 mm
THICKNESS AT 1st FRET: 21 mm
THICKNESS AT 12th FRET: 25 mm
INLAY: Offset Abalone Dot
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: Alder
BODY STYLE: Traditional Double Cut
TOP WOOD: N/A
AVAILABLE FINISHES: Black (BK), Trans. White Blonde (TWB)
OPTIONS: 5-String (BK only)

ELECTRONICS

PICKUP CONFIGURATION: Split Single/Single
NECK PICKUP: Split-Coil Alnico V
BRIDGE PICKUP: Single-Coil Alnico V
CONTROLS: Volume1, Volume 2, Master Tone
PREAMP/EQ: N/A

HARDWARE

TUNING MACHINES: Die-Cast Y-Type
NUT: TUSQ XL™
HARDWARE FINISH: Chrome
PICKGUARD: White Pearloid (BK Finish); Tortoise Shell (TWB Finish)

NECK

NECK WOOD: Maple
FRETBOARD WOOD: Indian Rosewood
NECK SHAPE: Classic “C”
NECK STYLE: Bolt-On
NUMBER OF FRETS: 20
FRETWIRE: Tall/Narrow Medium
SCALE LENGTH: 34″
RADIUS: 10″ (250 mm)
WIDTH AT NUT: 1.58″ (40 mm)
WIDTH AT NUT (5-STRING): 1.73″ (44 mm)
WIDTH AT LAST FRET: 62 mm
THICKNESS AT 1st FRET: 21 mm
THICKNESS AT 12th FRET: 25 mm
INLAY: Offset Abalone Dot
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: Neck PU Volume
KNOB 2: Bridge PU Volume
KNOB 3: Master Tone

TB500 Control Knobs

CONTROL PANEL AND SWITCHING

KNOBS

TB500 Controls

KNOB 1: Neck PU Volume
KNOB 2: Bridge PU Volume
KNOB 3: Master Tone