Sterling by Music Man Cutlass Plus CHG

Sterling by Music Man Cutlass Plus CHG review

The Sterling by Music Man Cutlass Plus CHG is an electric guitar listed at a price of 699. The supplied specifications identify a green finish, a poplar body, a roasted maple neck and fingerboard, 22 frets, an HSS pickup layout, and a vintage tremolo. They do not state a currency, so the price is best read as the supplied figure rather than tied to a specific market.

This review is based only on the listed product information. No customer reviews are available, and the specifications do not provide measurements or details for several areas that could affect a buying decision. That means there is no basis here for claims about the guitar's sound, tuning stability, setup, weight, finish quality, or playing feel.

Body, neck, and fingerboard

The body is made from poplar, with no separate top listed. This is a straightforward description of the body construction, but the data does not give the body's thickness, contours, finish type, or weight. The green color is the only finish detail provided. Buyers looking for a particular shade or a glossy or satin surface should verify those details with the seller.

The neck and fingerboard are both specified as roasted maple. The listing does not include a neck profile, fingerboard radius, nut width, neck joint type, or details about the roasting process. Those omissions matter because the wood description alone cannot establish how the neck feels in the hand or how the instrument is set up.

The guitar has 22 frets and a 648 mm scale length, equivalent to about 25.5 inches. That scale measurement gives a useful reference point when comparing it with other guitars, but the specification sheet does not list fret size or fret material. It also does not give the string gauge or factory setup.

Pickup layout and tremolo

The pickup configuration is listed as HSS, the common abbreviation for one humbucking pickup and two single-coil pickups. This describes the broad pickup arrangement, not the individual pickup models or their electrical characteristics. There is no information about magnets, output, wiring, switching, control layout, or whether the pickups can be split. Those details should not be assumed from the HSS label.

A vintage-style tremolo is listed. The specification does not identify the bridge manufacturer, the number of mounting points, the tremolo block material, or the included arm. Nor does it explain how the bridge is set up. The word "vintage" identifies the stated tremolo type, but by itself it does not confirm construction details or performance.

What the specifications leave unanswered

The supplied data is useful for establishing the basic materials and layout, but it leaves out several practical purchasing details. There is no listed weight, nut or saddle material, tuning machine type, control description, or information about the finish beyond its green color. The item number is 638597, and the sales unit is one piece. These identifiers may help when checking a retailer listing, but they do not add information about the instrument's construction.

Neither a gig bag nor a case is included according to the specifications. A buyer who needs protection for transport should factor a separate purchase into the total cost. The listing explicitly says there is no included bag and no included case, so neither should be expected as part of the stated package.

Who should consider it

The Cutlass Plus CHG may suit a shopper whose shortlist calls for a 22-fret guitar with a 648 mm scale, roasted maple neck and fingerboard, HSS pickup layout, and vintage tremolo. Its listed price and green finish may also help narrow a comparison. These are specification-based points, not claims about tone or playability.

Before ordering, confirm the exact finish, included hardware, pickup controls, setup, and local price with the retailer. Since the available information does not include customer feedback or hands-on measurements, an in-person inspection or a return policy may be especially useful for evaluating comfort and condition. In short, the listed facts make the Cutlass Plus CHG identifiable on paper, while a number of details needed for a complete assessment remain unspecified.