Guitar Center has launched the Mitchell Silver Creek Folk Instrument Line, a seven-piece collection including resonator guitars, mandolins and banjos at prices accessible to a wide range of players. Mitchell looked toward the historic icons in developing the collection, available exclusively at Guitar Center stores nationwide and at GuitarCenter.com.
Covering playing styles from traditional folk and bluegrass to modern acoustic performance, and more, the collection includes these models:
Resonator Guitars
RR200CE Resonator Guitar (Street price - $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 (Street price - $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.
Mandolins
FM200 F-Style Mandolin (Street price - $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 (Street price - $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 (Street price - $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.
Banjos
RB100 Resonator 5-String Banjo (Street price - $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 (Street price - $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.
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 goal of playability and affordability.
“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 Mitchell Silver Creek Folk Instrument Line is available now exclusively at Guitar Center stores nationwide and online at www.GuitarCenter.com.
