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Th Sterling Cutlass CT50 sports a contoured basswood body with a bolt-on hard maple neck and rosewood fretboard with 12” fingerboard radius. Three Music Man spec single-coil pickups and a 5-way switch provide plenty of sonic variety. Comes with SBMM vintage tremolo Vintage Tremolo and an oversized 4 + 2 headstock with locking tuning machines. Case sold separately.
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Sterling by Music Man Cutlass CT50 Electric Guitar
OVERVIEW
Maximum comfort in a modern package.
Th Sterling Cutlass CT50 sports a contoured basswood body with a bolt-on hard maple neck and rosewood fretboard with 12” fingerboard radius. Three Music Man spec single-coil pickups and a 5-way switch provide plenty of sonic variety. Comes with SBMM vintage tremolo Vintage Tremolo and an oversized 4 + 2 headstock with locking tuning machines. Case sold separately.
FEATURES
Body
Body shape: Double cutaway
Body type: Solid body
Body material: Solid wood
Top wood: Not applicable
Body wood: Basswood
Body finish: Gloss
Orientation: Right handed
Neck
Neck shape: Not specified
Neck wood: Maple
Joint: Bolt-on
Scale length: 25.5"
Truss rod: Standard
Neck finish: Satin
Fretboard
Material: Rosewood
Radius: 12"
Fret size: Medium jumbo
Number of frets: 22
Inlays: Dot
Nut width: 1.65" (42mm)
Pickups
Configuration: SSS
Neck: Vintage single-coil
Middle: Vintage single-coil
Bridge: Vintage single-coil
Brand: Sterling
Active or passive: Passive
Series or parallel: Series
Piezo: No
Active EQ: No
Special electronics: None
Controls
Control layout: Master volume, tone
Pickup switch: 5-way
Coil tap or split: No
Kill switch: No
Hardware
Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
Bridge design: SBMM vintage tremolo
Tailpiece: Not applicable
Tuning machines: Die-cast
Color: Chrome
Other
Number of strings: 6-string
Special features: Pickups
Case: Sold separately
Accessories: None
Country of origin: China
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Pros
- Fun to play (5)
- Good feel (5)
- Good pick up (5)
- Good tone (5)
Cons
No Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming (4)
- Practicing (4)
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Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Small Venues
Comments about Sterling by Music Man Cutlass CT50 Electric Guitar:
I been playing guitar for forty five years plus mostly fender strats , I owned Other brands but fender still remains my favorite, but this cutlass is growing on me having a satin smooth V neck rounding into C shape is a perfect combination love the sound and playability of this guitar thanks Musicians friend for this great open box deal purchase...
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sterling by Music Man Cutlass CT50 Electric Guitar:
So I got the red one, wife saids its pink? Anyway we both like the color,sort of retro looking. Very comfortable to play and mine came with10s on it. I have played for years so I know how to make adjustments etc . I did polish the frets which makes a big deference when bending strings. Guitar is rock solid and sounds very strat like. Overall I'm very pleased with my purchase.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
Comments about Sterling by Music Man Cutlass CT50 Electric Guitar:
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I bought the olympic white model, looks much different than the pictures here, more of a cream color than bleach-white, mint pickguard, I like it. Very playable out of the box. I did some minor string height and neck relief adjustments (personal preference stuff), and played it for a couple of weeks. Wow this thing feels great, plays great, and sounds great!
The pickups are Alnico, measure 4.8K (whatever that's worth), and sound very Strat-like, more vintage than hot, very nice! I prefer a little hotter bridge pickup, no need to change it out though.
After a few weeks of playing it, I had to start wiggling the pickup selector switch to get the middle pickup to work, ugh. I had a new selector switch (from another project), so, I figured I'd void the warranty, pull the pickguard, and replace the switch myself. The pots are full size, but, the switch is one of the cheap-O looking models, figures. I installed a slightly hotter bridge pickup while I had the guard off.
At the sale price (~350), I still consider the guitar a bargain. At regular price (~500?), there may be better options?
I did NOT buy this guitar from Musicians Friend. I have bought a number of items from MF, never a problem, maybe I should have done that this time!
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
Best Uses
- Any guitar playing situation
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Rock Concerts
- School Bands
- Small Venues
Comments about Sterling by Music Man Cutlass CT50 Electric Guitar:
I needed a three single coil (S Type) guitar for an upcoming project and had settled on a model from another brand. However, that guitar sold while I was shopping around. With time running out, I purchased this guitar with some concerns that I would not be happy with it. Good News! This guitar is head and shoulders above everything else I tried. I am so pleased with it.
I have to say that I was initially put off by the body shape. However, after owning it and playing it, I must admit that it is extremely ergonomic and comfortable. Also, at the time of purchase, the action was lower than I would normally go for. The guitar came with a .009 to .042 set of strings. I typically use a .010 to .046 set. Once I put my normal set of strings on the guitar, the action rose up slightly and it plays like a dream. At first, I thought the neck was perfect in terms of width but shallower (Thinner) than I prefer. But, with the bigger strings and slightly higher action, it feels great.
Putting aside all of my reactions to this guitar pre and post purchase and focusing on real experience with it, the verdict is that it is extraordinary. As it is set up now, the neck is fantastic to play, the body is comfortable, and the pickups are stellar. This guitar is a blues powerhouse with lots of great funk and country tones to be had as well. Using one of my high gain amps with some clever EQ, I was even able to get believable metal tones out of it. This is a universal instrument. It can do anything.
I have only two negative things to say. First off, the pickup selector switch seems to be of a poor quality. Secondly, I find that the height adjustment screws for the bridge saddles are longer than they need to be and tend to stick up too far. Beyond those two gripes, this is a fantastic guitar.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Rock Concerts
Comments about Sterling by Music Man Cutlass CT50 Electric Guitar:
Huge fan of Music Man products. This is my second purchase from the Sterling line. This guitar plays and feels great! I would compare this to any major name strats out there. The price point is unbelievable for what you're getting.
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