Sterling by Music Man CT30CHSS Olympic White
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Sterling by Music Man
CT30CHSS Olympic White
Product Info
Article Number:
609734
Brand:
Sterling by Music Man
Model:
CT30CHSS Olympic White
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$548.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sterling CT30CHSS is a seriously impressive guitar for the money. It nails that classic ST vibe with a surprisingly refined feel and a versatile pickup configuration. A great choice for players wanting a workhorse instrument with a bright, articulate tone – perfect for rock, blues, and pop.
Product Description
- Sterling by Music Man CT30CHSS Olympic White
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12.01")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- 22 frets
- Pickups: 1 Alnico (bridge) humbucker and 2 Alnico (neck and centre) single coils
- Volume and tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- Tortoise shell pickguard
- Fulcrum tremolo
- Die-cast machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky
- Colour: Olympic White
PROS
- • Poplar body offers a balanced, resonant tone with surprising sustain.
- • Maple neck provides excellent clarity and fast playability.
- • Alnico pickups deliver a versatile range from glassy cleans to crunchy overdrive.
- • Fulcrum tremolo system allows for smooth, controlled vibrato without tuning instability.
CONS
- • Poplar body, while good, lacks the premium character of alder or ash.
- • Laurel fretboard can be slightly less durable than rosewood with heavy use.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the warmth of a set neck.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
Alnico Humbucker (Bridge), Alnico Single Coils (Neck & Middle)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51")
Frets
22
Bridge
Fulcrum Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Fulcrum tremolo is generally more stable than a vintage Fender trem, less prone to tuning issues, but may lack the same 'floppy' feel.
Laurel is a bit softer than rosewood, so it's wise to oil it periodically, especially if you're a heavy player, to prevent excessive wear.
The neck profile is a comfortable 'C' shape, slightly thinner than a vintage 'C', making it feel quite modern and easy to play for a wide range of hand sizes.
