Sterling by Music Man Cutlass CT50HSS Charcoal Frost
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Sterling by Music Man
Cutlass CT50HSS Charcoal Frost
Product Info
Article Number:
585131
Brand:
Sterling by Music Man
Model:
Cutlass CT50HSS Charcoal Frost
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$757.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Cutlass CT50HSS is a seriously fun guitar – a real chameleon for modern players. The roasted maple neck and versatile HSS pickup configuration make it surprisingly adaptable, covering everything from bluesy licks to heavier rhythms. It's a great option for guitarists wanting a quality instrument with a unique vibe without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Sterling by Music Man Cutlass CT50HSS Charcoal Frost
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- White dot fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- 22 Medium frets
- Pickups: 1 Alnico humbucker and 2 Alnico single coils
- Volume and tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- White pickguard
- Vintage tremolo bridge
- Locking machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Original strings: Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky
- Colour: Charcoal Frost
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and feel.
- • HSS pickup configuration delivers versatile tones from thick humbucker growl to glassy single-coil sparkle.
- • Sterling’s bolt-on construction offers a responsive, immediate feel and bright attack.
- • Locking tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability even with aggressive tremolo use.
CONS
- • Poplar body, while resonant, lacks the premium sustain of mahogany or alder.
- • Rosewood fretboard may require more frequent oiling to prevent dryness.
- • Vintage tremolo bridge can be finicky and may need setup for optimal tuning stability.
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Alnico Humbucker & Alnico Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
22 Medium
Bridge
Vintage Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 8 lbs (3.6 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's hotter and has more midrange presence, offering a thicker, more aggressive tone than a typical Fender humbucker while retaining clarity.
It’s a vintage-style trem, so it requires more careful setup and can be a bit more prone to tuning instability compared to modern floating tremolos.
Yes, roasted maple is very stable and provides a smooth, consistent feel with minimal graininess – it’s a step up from standard maple.
