Sterling by Music Man SUB Series Cutlass Electric Guitar - Olympic White

The Sterling by Music Man SUB Series Cutlass delivers classic style, modern versatility and stage-ready performance at a price that puts professional features within reach of every player. Its HSS configuration—featuring an Alnico humbucker paired with two articulate Alnico single coils—creates a wide tonal palette that handles everything from glassy cleans to punchy rock and expressive lead work. A lightweight jabon body offers a resonant, balanced foundation, while the stained hard maple neck and fingerboard provide a smooth feel and a distinctly vintage-inspired look. With a stable fulcrum tremolo and intuitive three-control layout, the SUB Series Cutlass is built for players who need a reliable do-it-all instrument that feels great onstage and responds effortlessly in the studio.

Lightweight Jabon Body for Balanced, Resonant Tone

The SUB Series Cutlass begins with a jabon body—a lightweight, responsive tonewood chosen for its balanced frequency range and comfortable ergonomics. Its natural resonance gives chords depth and presence while keeping single notes clear and defined. Combined with the guitar’s classic, slightly offset shape and smooth contours, the Cutlass offers a familiar, easy-playing feel that’s ideal for long sets or extended practice sessions. The overall construction emphasizes stability, comfort and tonal consistency, making it a dependable platform for a wide range of musical styles.

Stained Hard Maple Neck and Fingerboard for Smooth Playability

The SUB Series Cutlass’s stained hard maple neck and fingerboard create a fast, comfortable playing surface with a touch of vintage character. The smooth, satin-like finish encourages effortless position shifts, while the 12" radius strikes a balance between classic comfort and modern lead-friendly feel. Black dot markers provide clean visual reference points, and 22 frets ensure full access to expressive phrasing across the entire register. A dual-action truss rod and secure five-bolt neck joint support long-term stability, keeping the instrument performing reliably under changing conditions.

Alnico HSS Pickup Set for Wide-Ranging, Expressive Tone

With a modern HSS layout, the SUB Series Cutlass excels in both versatility and musicality. The Alnico bridge humbucker delivers focused power with tight lows and a smooth upper midrange, ideal for crunchy riffs, soaring leads or higher-gain applications. The two Alnico single coils offer classic snap, chime and clarity, supplying everything from shimmering cleans to articulate rhythm textures. A five-way selector provides instant access to traditional single-coil tones, humbucker-driven punch or blended positions that add complexity and bite. From indie and funk to classic rock, blues or pop, this pickup set ensures the Cutlass adapts fluidly to your sound.

Fulcrum Tremolo and Reliable Hardware for Stage-Ready Performance

A responsive fulcrum tremolo system gives the Cutlass expressive pitch modulation while retaining solid tuning stability. Combined with dependable die-cast tuners and sturdy bridge hardware, the guitar stays locked in during bends, tremolo flutters and dynamic stage performances. The straightforward control layout—single volume, single tone and a five-way selector—keeps the instrument intuitive and easy to operate in any setting. Every hardware choice supports reliability and ease of use, making the Cutlass a trusted companion for daily practice, live gigs or studio work.

A Versatile, Timeless Instrument Built for Working Players

The Sterling by Music Man SUB Series Cutlass brings together classic design, flexible electronics and stage-ready stability in a value-packed instrument tailored for modern players. Whether you’re laying down tracks in the studio or performing night after night, the Cutlass offers consistency, comfort and a wide tonal range without sacrificing its vintage-inspired charm. It’s a refined, accessible guitar built to meet the needs of working musicians—delivering timeless style and modern versatility at a price that welcomes players of every level.