STERLING BY MUSIC MAN Cutlass Sss Daphne Blue
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Essential Information About the CT30SSS Cutlass SSS Guitar "Daphne Blue"
- SSS Configuration with 5-position selector for classic "S" sounds, from bright clear tones to intermediate positions with scooped timbre.
- Modern Comfort: maple neck, 12" radius, 22 frets, and 25.5" scale length for smooth and precise playability.
- Vintage-style Tremolo (Fulcrum Tremolo) and oil-bath tuners for reliable tuning stability.
- Timeless Look in glossy "Daphne Blue" finish, lightweight poplar body with well-balanced tonal qualities.
A Classic "S" Revisited by Sterling by Music Man
Designed as an accessible entry point into the Music Man universe, the Cutlass CT30SSS draws inspiration from 1960s solid-body guitars while adopting modern comfort and reliability solutions. It sits at the heart of the Sterling by Music Man range as a reliable choice to experience the feel and aesthetics of a double cutaway in Stratocaster format.
For Which Guitarist and Styles?
Versatile and immediate, the CT30SSS suits motivated beginners as well as intermediate guitarists seeking a responsive electric guitar. Its SSS pickup palette excels in pop, rock, funk, indie, surf, and blues, with enough attack to cut through the mix and dynamics that respond well to both pick playing and finger nuances.
Sound
The three Sterling single-coil pickups deliver bright highs and precise mids, with the famous "cluck" in positions 2 and 4. The poplar body provides a balanced tonal range, while the maple neck and fingerboard add clarity and definition. The passive Volume/Tone wiring and 5-position selector cover sounds from crystalline clean to crunchy grit. The vintage-style tremolo offers a singing vibrato without sacrificing sustain, supported by sealed tuners to maintain stable tuning.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Choose a Stratocaster-format case or gig bag, a set of 9-42 electric guitar strings, a curved capo suited to the 12" radius, a standard strap, and a quality 6.35 mm jack cable to preserve signal integrity.
Technical specifications
| Category | Electric 6-string |
| Format | Stratocaster |
| Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Top | Poplar |
| Neck | Maple |
| Radius | 305 mm |
| Nut Width | 42 mm |
| Fingerboard | Maple |
| Marker | Point |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 |
| Scale (mm) | 648 mm |
| Tuning pegs | Die Cast |
| Original Strings | 09-42 |
| Scalloped | Double |
| Body | Poplar |
| Types of frets | Thin |
| Vibrato | Fulcrum Tremolo |
| Nbre of pickups | 3 |
| Neck Pickup | Sterling single coil |
| Middle pickup | Sterling single coil |
| Bridge pickup | Sterling single coil |
| Electronics | Passive |
| Selector | 5-position |
| Settings | Volume, Tone |
| Color | Blue |
| Finishing | Gloss varnish |
| Hardware | Chromed |
| Shape | Stratocaster |
| Cutaway | double |
| Finish | glossy |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm |
| Number of frets | 22 |
| Fret type | narrow |
| Inlays | dot |
| Tuners | oil-bath |
| Tremolo | Fulcrum Tremolo |
| Number of pickups | 3 |
| Controls | Volume, Tone |
| Number of strings | 6 |
Questions frequently asked
What styles can the Sterling by Music Man Cutlass SSS Daphne Blue cover?
The three single-coil pickup configuration suits pop, rock, funk, indie, surf, and blues genres. The 5-position selector switch provides access to clear, precise tones as well as punchy crunch sounds.
What sounds do positions 2 and 4 offer?
The intermediate positions of the 5-way selector combine single-coil pickups and produce the characteristic 'quack.' The treble remains bright with well-defined mids.
Is the neck suitable for bends and chords?
The maple neck has a 648 mm scale length, a 42 mm nut width, and a fingerboard radius of 305 mm. Its 22 medium-jumbo frets allow a standard electric guitar feel. The maple fingerboard contributes to clarity and tonal definition.
What type of vibrato is installed on this guitar?
A vintage-style Fulcrum Tremolo is installed, designed to achieve a singing vibrato while preserving sustain.
What accessories are recommended for the Cutlass SSS?
A Stratocaster-style gig bag or case fits the double cutaway body. The original strings are 09-42 gauge; a curved capo for 12-inch radius, a standard strap, and a 6.35 mm jack cable complete the setup.
