STERLING BY MUSIC MAN CT50HSS Aqua Grey

Essential Information About the Sterling Cutlass CT50XHSS Aqua Grey Guitar

• HSS Configuration (humbucker at the bridge + single coils at the neck/middle) with a 5-position selector to cover everything from crisp cleans to more powerful tones.


• Built-in Push/Push Volume Boost: quick access to extra volume for solos and parts that need to stand out.


• 3-piece roasted maple neck, bolt-on, designed for stable and responsive playability on a daily basis.


• Locking tuners and vintage tremolo: more stable tuning and expressive vibratos, in the "Strat" spirit.

A Cutlass CT50 "Series X": The Modern Evolution of a Classic

Inspired by the success of the glossy finishes of the Cutlass CT50HSS, this CT50XHSS version expands the range with a more modern approach: pickups advertised as boosted and a push/push control to gain impact without losing the Cutlass DNA. It features the familiar Stratocaster ergonomics, enhanced with stage-oriented equipment like locking tuners.

Who Is It For, and Which Styles?

The Sterling Cutlass CT50XHSS is aimed at beginner to intermediate guitarists who want a versatile electric guitar, but also at more advanced musicians looking for a modern "Strat" ready to play. The HSS configuration allows tackling pop, funk, blues, rock, and alternative rock: single coils for clear and dynamic rhythms, humbucker at the bridge for thicker riffs and leads that cut through the mix.

The Sound

The poplar body provides a balanced and accessible response with good definition, ideal for enjoying the nuances of an HSS setup. The Sterling single-coil pickups (neck and middle) favor attack and clarity, perfect for crystalline tones, arpeggios, and the intermediate positions on the 5-way selector. The bridge humbucker boosts output level and harmonic thickness for overdriven sounds and solos. The push/push Volume Boost adds real comfort in playing: one push, and your sound cuts through, without changing your basic settings.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

This guitar comes stock with Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky strings: to maintain the same feel, you can stick with this gauge when replacing. For other accessories (gig bag, case, strap, Strap Locks system), compatibility depends on exact dimensions and attachment format: to be confirmed according to the chosen model.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HSS	Scalloped	Double
Category	ST	Body	Poplar
Format	Stratocaster	Types of frets	Medium Jumbo
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Vintage Tremolo
Strings	Steel	Nbre of pickups	3
Nbr of strings	6	Neck Pickup	Sterling single coil
Top	Poplar	Middle pickup	Sterling single coil
Neck	Maple 3 pieces screwed 5 points	Bridge pickup	Sterling humbucker
Radius	305 mm	Electronics	Active
Nut Width	42 mm	Selector	5-position
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Settings	1 x Push / Push Volume Boost + 1 x Tone
Marker	Pearl block	Electroacoustic	No
Nbrs of frets	22	Color	Grey
Scale (mm)	648 mm	Colours	Aqua Grey
Tuning pegs	Lockings	Finishing	Glossy
Original Strings	Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky	Hardware	Chromed

Shape	Stratocaster	Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm
Finish	Glossy lacquer	Bridge/Tailpiece	Vintage Tremolo
Color tone	Grey	Tuners	Locking
Inlays	Pearloid block	Number of pickups	3
Number of frets	22	Controls	1 x Push/Push Volume Boost + 1 x Tone
Fret type	Medium Jumbo