STERLING BY MUSIC MAN Rabea Massaad Blood Flame Burst

A Modern Signature Designed with Rabea Massaad

Developed in collaboration with British guitarist Rabea Massaad, this Sterling by Music Man embodies the "high performance" DNA dear to the artist: efficient ergonomics, modern craftsmanship, and versatile electronics. It follows the lineage of the brand's modern models, with a build designed to withstand rehearsals, studio sessions, and concerts while remaining accessible for those seeking a true working guitar.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

This 6-string electric guitar targets intermediate to advanced players who want to switch from defined cleans to massive distortion without changing instruments. Its 25.5" / 648 mm scale length and 22 frets favor tight rhythms (including in dropped tunings) and fast solos, with a feel suitable for alternative rock, modern metal, progressive, fusion, or more textured soundscapes.

The Sound

The pair of Alnico humbuckers combines a firm low end, clear mids, and smooth highs, ideal for high gain while maintaining articulation. The push/pull tone control expands the palette with airier, snappier tones, useful for arpeggios, funk-rock, or dynamic crunch. Thanks to the 5-position selector, you can quickly switch from a round, smooth neck pickup to a sharper bridge pickup, with intermediate positions especially practical for mixing. Regarding craftsmanship, the nyatoh body provides warmth and density, the flamed maple top enhances attack, while the roasted maple neck and ebony fingerboard contribute to stability, projection, and precise snap. The Modern Tremolo adds expressiveness while preserving sustain and tuning accuracy when properly set up.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original feel and balance, prioritize a 10-52 string set (like the factory-installed reference). A quality jack cable and a reliable guitar stand are also smart choices to protect the instrument and secure your setup at home, rehearsals, or on stage.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Scalloped	Double
Category	Double cut	Body	Nyatoh
Format	Sterling	Bridge / tailpiece	Modern Tremolo
Left handed	No	Nbre of pickups	2
Strings	Steel	Neck Pickup	Alnico Humbucker
Nbr of strings	6	Bridge pickup	Alnico Humbucker
Top	Flamed maple	Electronics	Passive
Neck	Roasted maple 3 pieces screwed 5 points	Selector	5-position
Radius	305 mm	Settings	1 Volume and 1 Tone (Push/Pull)
Nut Width	43 mm	Electroacoustic	No
Fingerboard	Ebony	Color	Red
Nbrs of frets	22	Finishing	Satin
Scale (mm)	648 mm	Hardware	Black
Tuning pegs	Lockings	Weight	3.35 kg
Original Strings	Ernie Ball 2215 Skinny Top Heavy Bottom

Type	6-string electric guitar	Tuners	Locking
Finish	Satin "Blood Flame Burst"	Hardware finish	Black
Wood	3-piece roasted maple	Factory strings	Ernie Ball 2215 Skinny Top Heavy Bottom (10-52)
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Pickups	2 x Alnico humbuckers (neck and bridge)
Number of frets	22	Controls	1 x Volume, 1 x Tone (push/pull for single-coil access)
Bridge	Modern Tremolo