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Best Sterling by Music Man ST Style Guitars 2025

Premium Sterling by Music Man st style guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Blues For Pop For Country For Funk For Indie
BRANDS: Fender Ibanez Harley Benton PRS Jackson Squier Kramer Guitars Suhr ESP Charvel Yamaha Larry Carlton Mooer Schecter Music Man Solar Guitars Cort Evh Xotic Guitars Sterling by Music Man Maybach Friedman
Sterling by Music Man CT30CHSS Sherwood Green - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Sterling by Music Man CT30CHSS Sherwood Green

by Sterling by Music Man
Indie Country Rock
Key Feature:
• Comfortable body contours
✓ PROS
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✗ CONS
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues
  • • Requires quality amplifier

Sterling by Music Man CT30CHSS Sherwood GreenElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 609735
$549
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Sterling by Music Man Cutlass CT20HSS Electric Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Sterling by Music Man Cutlass CT20HSS Electric Blue

by Sterling by Music Man
Rock Pop Blues
Key Feature:
• Comfortable body contours
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable body contours
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference

Sterling by Music Man Cutlass CT20HSS Electric BlueElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: Amaranth...

⭐ 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 612678
$380
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Sterling by Music Man CT30CHSS Daphne Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Sterling by Music Man CT30CHSS Daphne Blue

by Sterling by Music Man
Funk Pop Country
Key Feature:
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Comfortable body contours
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues

Sterling by Music Man CT30CHSS Daphne BlueElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleFingerboard...

⭐ 4.4/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 609731
$549
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Sterling by Music Man CT30CHSS Olympic White - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Sterling by Music Man CT30CHSS Olympic White

by Sterling by Music Man
Blues Country Pop
Key Feature:
• Comfortable body contours
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable body contours
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
✗ CONS
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference

Sterling by Music Man CT30CHSS Olympic WhiteElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 609734
$549
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Sterling by Music Man Cutlass CT50HSS Daphne Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Sterling by Music Man Cutlass CT50HSS Daphne Blue

by Sterling by Music Man
Rock Indie Country
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues

Sterling by Music Man Cutlass CT50HSS Daphne BlueST-Style Electric GuitarBody: PoplarNeck: Roasted mapleFretboard:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 549580
$824
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sterling by Music Man Cutlass CT50HSS Charcoal Frost - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Sterling by Music Man Cutlass CT50HSS Charcoal Frost

by Sterling by Music Man
Pop Indie Blues
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
  • • Comfortable body contours
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference

Sterling by Music Man Cutlass CT50HSS Charcoal FrostElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: roasted mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 585131
$758
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Sterling by Music Man Cutlass CT20HSS Sunrise Orange - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Sterling by Music Man Cutlass CT20HSS Sunrise Orange

by Sterling by Music Man
Pop Country Blues
Key Feature:
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Comfortable body contours
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference
  • • Requires quality amplifier

Sterling by Music Man Cutlass CT20HSS Sunrise OrangeElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: Amaranth...

⭐ 4.8/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 612683
$380
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sterling by Music Man Cutlass CT20HSS Canvas White - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Sterling by Music Man Cutlass CT20HSS Canvas White

by Sterling by Music Man
Blues Funk Indie
Key Feature:
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference

Sterling by Music Man Cutlass CT20HSS Canvas WhiteElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack...

⭐ 4.6/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 612727
$380
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best ST Style Guitars

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced st style guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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