Music Man Valentine Trans Buttermilk
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Music Man
Valentine Trans Buttermilk
Product Info
Article Number:
605710
Brand:
Music Man
Model:
Valentine Trans Buttermilk
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$3,627.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Trans Buttermilk Valentine is a seriously well-built instrument, oozing quality and vintage vibe. The roasted maple feels incredible under your fingers, and those custom pickups deliver a powerful, refined tone—perfect for players seeking a modern take on a classic, high-end workhorse guitar for rock, blues, and beyond.
Product Description
- Music Man Valentine Trans Buttermilk
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Ash
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted flamed maple
- Fingerboard: Roasted flamed maple
- Black dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: ‘C’ - thickness at 1st fret: 21 mm / 12th fret: 23 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 254 mm (10")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 41.3 mm (1.625")
- Melamine nut
- 22 frets
- Pickups: 1 Music Man custom wound staggered Humbucker (bridge) and 1 Music Man Custom Wound Humbucker (neck)
- 1 volume control with push/push function for gain boost
- 1 toner regulator push/push function for coil split
- 3-Way switch
- Tortoise Shell pickguard
- Music Man Custom Modern Classic bridge
- Schaller locking machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Buttermilk
- Includes mono case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck & fretboard offer exceptional stability and smooth playability.
- • Music Man custom pickups deliver a versatile, powerful, and articulate tone.
- • Bolt-on neck design provides a snappy, responsive feel with excellent attack.
- • The push/push coil split adds considerable tonal flexibility for various styles.
CONS
- • Ash body, while resonant, can contribute to a noticeably heavier instrument.
- • The 'C' neck profile might not suit players preferring a thinner or D-style neck.
- • Limited pickup options restrict tonal palette compared to more versatile guitars.
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Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Roasted flamed maple
Fingerboard
Roasted flamed maple with black dot inlays
Pickups
Music Man custom wound staggered humbucker (bridge) & Music Man custom wound humbucker (neck)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
22
Bridge
Music Man Custom Modern Classic
Weight
Approximately 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The translucent finish showcases the ash grain beautifully, but it's susceptible to minor scratches and dings – a clear coat will help preserve the finish.
Yes, the coil-splitting provides a usable, albeit slightly thinner, single-coil sound—great for funk or country, but don’t expect Strat-like clarity.
The 'C' profile is a comfortable middle ground, generally a bit thicker than the 'slim' profiles but thinner than a 'D' – it's a versatile choice for most players.
