STERLING BY MUSIC MAN Cutlass CT50 SSS Toluca Lake Blue
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A modern classic in the Cutlass line
The Cutlass CT50 SSS revisits the iconic double cutaway with improvements designed for today's musician: roasted maple neck for stability, refined chrome hardware, and a "Toluca Lake Blue" look that embraces its identity. It captures the spirit of great "S-style" guitars with perfectly balanced ergonomics.
Who is it for and what styles?
Ideal for the demanding beginner up to the intermediate/advanced guitarist, this Cutlass covers pop, funk, indie, classic rock, blues, and country. The vintage tremolo allows expressive nuances, while the locking tuners provide peace of mind during rehearsals and on stage.
The sound
The poplar body delivers a balanced tone with singing mids. The trio of Sterling single-coil pickups offers the typical attack and clarity: warm and smooth at the neck, sharper at the bridge, with positions 2 and 4 providing the ideal funky "quack." The simple and effective passive electronics (1 volume, 1 tone, 5-way selector) preserve the natural grain. The 25.5" scale length slightly tightens the strings for precise highs and defined lows, while the 12" radius fingerboard facilitates bendings without fret buzz. The vintage-style tremolo adds musical shimmer, with healthy sustain thanks to the roasted maple/rosewood combination.
Recommended compatible accessories
Nickel string set 10-46 (Ernie Ball Regular Slinky type) to maintain original tension and balance; Stratocaster-style gig bag or hard case for safe transport; standard strap with classic attachments; floor guitar stand for home or studio use.
Technical specifications
| Category | ST | Body | Poplar |
| Format | Stratocaster | Types of frets | Medium Jumbo |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Bridge / tailpiece | Vintage Tremolo |
| Top | Poplar | Nbre of pickups | 3 |
| Neck | Roasted maple | Neck Pickup | Sterling single coil |
| Radius | 305 mm | Middle pickup | Sterling single coil |
| Nut Width | 42 mm | Bridge pickup | Sterling single coil |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Electronics | Passive |
| Marker | Pearly point | Selector | 5-position |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Settings | 1 x volume and 1 x tone |
| Scale (mm) | 648 mm | Color | Blue |
| Tuning pegs | Lockings | Finishing | Glossy |
| Original Strings | Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky (10-46) | Hardware | Chromed |
| Scalloped | Double | ||
| Shape | Stratocaster | Bridge/tailpiece | Vintage Tremolo |
| Cutaway | double | Tuners | locking |
| Finish | gloss lacquer | Number of pickups | 3 |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Controls | 1 x volume, 1 x tone |
| Number of frets | 22 | Selector switch | 5 positions |
| Fret type | Medium Jumbo | Number of strings | 6 |
| Inlays | pearloid dots | ||
Questions frequently asked
What music styles can the Sterling by Music Man Cutlass CT50 SSS cover?
The Sterling three single-coil pickup configuration suits pop, funk, indie, classic rock, blues, and country. The 5-way selector provides access to the warm tones of the neck pickup, the bite of the bridge, and the 'quack' of positions 2 and 4.
Is the neck of this guitar suitable for bends?
The 305 mm (12 inch) fretboard radius and 22 Medium Jumbo frets facilitate bends with reduced fret buzz risk. The roasted maple neck is designed to provide stability.
What string gauge should be used on the Cutlass CT50 SSS?
A 10-46 nickel set is recommended to maintain the original balance. This guitar comes with Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky strings in 10-46.
Do the locking tuners help with the vintage tremolo?
Locking tuners limit string winds on the posts, providing confidence when using the Vintage Tremolo. The bridge allows for adding expressive nuances to playing.
Which case should be chosen for a Cutlass CT50?
A gig bag or hard case in Stratocaster format fits the double-cutaway body of this model. A standard strap with classic locks and a floor guitar stand are also among the recommended accessories.
