Sterling by Music Man Intro Series Cutlass CT20 - Electric Blue

Sterling by Music Man Intro Series Cutlass CT20 - Electric Blue

If you're looking to dive into the world of truly versatile guitars without sinking your savings, the Sterling by Music Man Intro Series Cutlass CT20 is your ticket. This guitar carries the DNA of the original, highly-regarded Music Man Cutlass—a workhorse known for its balanced feel and tone—and packages it in an incredibly accessible format. It’s got a lightweight Poplar body that delivers a clear, immediate response, giving your tone a nice foundation of mid-range clarity without being muddy or thin. That body is paired with a slick, rock-solid Hard Maple neck, which is a classic tonewood choice for adding articulation, brightness, and plenty of sustain to every note you play.

But where this Cutlass really shines is in its electronic heart: the HSS (Humbucker/Single-coil/Single-coil) pickup layout. Armed with three Sterling-designed ceramic pickups, this configuration lets you seamlessly navigate any genre. You can switch to the crisp single-coils for shimmering, funk-infused rhythms and classic bluesy leads, or snap the 5-way switch over to the bridge humbucker and unleash thick, powerful distortion for rock and metal. The comfortable 12-inch radius fretboard is crowned with Amaranth (or Purpleheart), a beautiful, dense wood that gives your bends a smooth ride and ties the whole package together with a fast, modern feel.

The original Music Man Cutlass line has been a quiet staple in the arsenals of studio session players and touring artists for years, praised for its ergonomic design and sonic flexibility. While the Intro Series makes the legacy of Music Man available to everyone, it doesn't skimp on quality features like the stable 5-bolt neck joint and the responsive Vintage Fulcrum Tremolo. It's truly a do-it-all machine ready for Palen Music Center to set it up perfectly for your next gig.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

Highlights

• Packs the legacy and renowned ergonomic comfort of the classic Music Man Cutlass design.

• The versatile HSS ceramic pickup configuration offers everything from crystal-clear cleans to thick, high-gain rock tones.

• Lightweight Poplar body provides a balanced tonal foundation with excellent mid-range clarity.

• Sleek Hard Maple neck with a comfortable satin finish is built for speed, stability, and bright, articulate attack.

• Equipped with a Vintage Fulcrum Tremolo for expressive vibrato and dive-bombing fun.

Specifications

• Body Wood: Poplar

• Neck Wood: Hard Maple

• Left/Right Handed: Right-handed

• Fretboard Wood: Amaranth (Purpleheart)

• Scale Length: 25.5" (64.8 cm)

• Fretboard Radius: 12" (30.5 cm)

• Fretboard Inlay/Material: Dots (White Dot Markers)

• Neck Profile: C-shaped Profile

• Finish: Gloss (Body), Satin (Neck)

• Hardware: Chrome

• Tuners: Die-cast

• Neck Pickup: Sterling by Music Man Designed Single-coil (Ceramic)

• Middle Pickup: Sterling by Music Man Designed Single-coil (Ceramic)

• Bridge Pickup: Sterling by Music Man Designed Humbucker (Ceramic)

• Electronics: 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 5-way Pickup Selector Switch

• Bridge: Vintage Fulcrum Tremolo

• Manufacturer Part Number: ST-CT20HSS-ELB-A1

All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup. Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!