Guitar Center has launched the Mitchell Silver Creek Folk Instrument Line, a game-changing seven-piece collection of high-quality instruments including banjos, mandolins and resonator guitars at price points accessible to a wide range of players. Mitchell looked toward the historic icons, developing a collection that meets high standards for quality and playability. The collection is available exclusively at Guitar Center stores nationwide and at GuitarCenter.com.
Mitchell has built player-focused acoustic instruments under Guitar Center’s leadership since the brand’s formation in 1986. This line extends that legacy to a wider range of acoustic musicians and leans into Mitchell’s promise of high-quality instruments with great playability. The collection was built to meet that standard, using the finest instruments in the category as its benchmark throughout design and production.
“These instruments were built to the quality and performance standards of the most iconic instruments available today, but to also be affordable by real, working musicians,” said Gabe Dalporto, CEO of Guitar Center.
The collection was developed through direct collaboration with working musicians, product designers and Guitar Center’s front-line sales associates. The result is a blend of traditional instruments and forward-thinking designs. Shapes, finishes and tonal characteristics were refined at every stage, with high-end folk instruments serving as the performance target rather than the inspiration.
“We looked toward the historic icons of folk instruments and re-imagined them with our own design for playability, consistency, and modern relevance,” said Rich Thrush, Vice President of Mitchell. “The goal was to build instruments that feel and respond like they cost twice as much.”
The seven-piece lineup spans banjos, mandolins and resonator guitars, covering playing styles from traditional folk and bluegrass to modern acoustic performance, and more. Guitar Center’s 300 stores nationwide give players the opportunity to put these instruments in their hands before buying – a critical advantage in a category where feel, tone and response are best understood firsthand.
Collection Overview:
Banjos
RB100 Resonator 5-String Banjo ($349.99): Traditional resonator banjo built for strong projection and bright, focused tone. Clear articulation and forward presence suited for bluegrass and ensemble playing.
OB100 Open Back 5-String Banjo ($249.99): Open-back banjo delivering warm, mellow tone with natural decay and balanced volume. Ideal for folk, old-time and acoustic settings where nuance and feel are central.
Mandolins
FM200 F-Style Mandolin ($349.99): F-style mandolin with carved arched top and solid spruce construction. Strong projection, crisp articulation and the classic response that bluegrass and traditional acoustic playing demand.
AM100 A-Style Mandolin ($169.99): A-style mandolin with arched spruce top and balanced body design. Even projection and clear, consistent tone suited for folk, Americana and ensemble work.
DM200E Double Cut Acoustic-Electric Mandolin ($299.99): Modern double-cut acoustic-electric mandolin with hollow carved Okoume body and onboard electronics. Expanded fret access and flexible performance across stage and studio environments.
Resonator Guitars
RR200CE Resonator Guitar ($429.99): Spider-style acoustic-electric resonator guitar with strong projection, sustained response and clear articulation. A sweet-sounding humbucker pickup with volume and tone controls for versatility in live and studio settings.
RR100 Resonator Guitar ($349.99): Biscuit-style resonator guitar with mahogany construction delivering punchy, dry tonal character with quick decay and strong midrange presence. Rooted in traditional blues and folk.
The Mitchell Silver Creek Folk Instrument Line is available now exclusively at Guitar Center stores nationwide and online at www.GuitarCenter.com.
