STERLING BY MUSIC MAN LK100 HSS Signature Steve Lukather Heritage Cherry Burst

A Super-Strat Designed in the "Luke" Spirit: Efficiency, Comfort, Performance

The Luke series (born from the collaboration with Steve Lukather) has established itself as a very pragmatic approach to stage guitars: Super-Strat ergonomics, immediate playability, and musician-oriented electronics. This LK100 embraces that philosophy by focusing on essentials (5-position selector, volume, tone, boost) and on craftsmanship designed to remain stable and comfortable even during long sessions. The Heritage Cherry Burst variant adds a premium touch while retaining the "working instrument" DNA that defines this family.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

This 6-string electric guitar is particularly suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a versatile, precise, and touch-responsive instrument. The HSS configuration is ideal if you play multiple genres in the same set: pop, rock, funk, modern blues, fusion, variety, or worship. The single-coil positions provide definition for chords, chicken picking, and arpeggios, while the bridge humbucker takes over when gain, impact, and controlled sustain are needed.

The Sound

The core of the tonal character comes from the HSS combination and straightforward wiring. At the bridge, the Ceramic Humbucker favors attack and focused saturation: riffs remain tight, palm mutes are punchy, and leads gain presence without becoming muddy. The Sterling single-coil pickups in the neck and middle positions offer a more open and dynamic response, with a clear attack very useful for crisp cleans and readable rhythms.

The Push/Push Volume Boost is a genuine musical tool: it allows you to step up the level (and perceived density) for a solo or theme while maintaining minimalist ergonomics. On the craftsmanship side, the combination of the body and flamed maple top aims for a balance between warmth and definition: present lows, usable mids in a band context, and highs held well enough to remain elegant in both clean and saturated tones. The maple neck and rosewood fingerboard complete the set with a quick response feel and articulation that helps the guitar "speak" in the mix.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original gauge and feel, opt for a set of 10-46 strings, such as Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky 10-46 (original strings specified on the spec sheet).

Technical specifications

Category	Double cut	Types of frets	Medium Jumbo
Format	Super-Strat	Bridge / tailpiece	Vintage Tremolo
Nbr of strings	6	Nbre of pickups	3
Top	Flamed maple	Neck Pickup	Sterling single coil
Neck	Maple 3 pieces screwed 5 points	Middle pickup	Sterling single coil
Radius	305 mm	Bridge pickup	Ceramic Humbucker
Nut Width	42 mm	Electronics	Passive
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Selector	5-position
Nbrs of frets	22	Settings	1 x Push / Push Volume Boost + 1 x Tone
Scale (mm)	648 mm	Color	Orange
Tuning pegs	Lockings	Colours	Heritage Cherry Burst
Original Strings	Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky 10-46	Finishing	Glossy
Body	Nyatoh	Hardware	Chromed

Shape	Super-Strat	Bridge/Tailpiece	Vintage Tremolo
Finish	Glossy Varnish	Tuners	Locking
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Number of pickups	3
Number of frets	22	Controls	1 x Push/Push Volume Boost + 1 x Tone
Fret type	Medium Jumbo