STERLING CUTLASS CT50

[BROCKSTAR]

I have been eyeing one for a bit because I miss having that single coil sound especially in the neck position and only guitar I have is my kiesel zeus which I love and has been my main guitar for like 15 months, and I could do some EQ magic and get it in that single coil like ballpark but it's never the same much like coil splitting/tapping and I don't care what anyone says, those do not sound the same as a real single coil to me!

Anyone familiar with the Sterling Cutlass CT50 and like it, love it, hate it? Seems pretty nice specs for the money and I love the small headstock on sterling and ernie ball guitars.

Price is $499 brand new but many places are blowing them out lower too and of course can get a used one for cheaper too.

 

[V|J]

Sterling guitars have typically received more criticism as compared to other import offerings so far.
Not sure about the latest ones.

I tried an Axis (AX) and it was alright, with a dry fretboard probably because nobody was playing it at the store much.

I’d buy a wolfgang entry level axis instead of the Sterling because they always play and feel great.

 

[metropolis_4]

I haven’t tried this exact one, but every Sterling I’ve picked up has been pretty bad. The basses are decent, but the guitars not so much…

I think it’s unfortunate that EBMM haven’t introduced some mid-level product lines. I guess they’re worried about hurting sales?

 

[paisleywookiee]

I haven’t tried this exact one, but every Sterling I’ve picked up has been pretty bad. The basses are decent, but the guitars not so much…

I think it’s unfortunate that EBMM haven’t introduced some mid-level product lines. I guess they’re worried about hurting sales?

Totally agree. Most of them are complete dogs, that I've played. Some can be decent. You really cannot order them sight unseen, IMO.

 

[GuitarAddicted]

I haven’t tried this exact one, but every Sterling I’ve picked up has been pretty bad. The basses are decent, but the guitars not so much…

I think it’s unfortunate that EBMM haven’t introduced some mid-level product lines. I guess they’re worried about hurting sales?

Sterling by Music Man has nothing to and has no relationship with Music Man.
They only make licenced product.
Sterling Ball himself stated that a few times in the Music Man forum.
But yes the name Sterling by Music Man is confusing.

 

[JiveTurkey]

Totally agree. Most of them are complete dogs, that I've played. Some can be decent. You really cannot order them sight unseen, IMO.

Every one I have picked up in a store has been absolutely abysmal.

 

[BROCKSTAR]

These STERLING CUTLASS CT50 seems to get great reviews though. I haven't picked one up or tried yet or not sure if I ever will.

 

[metropolis_4]

Sterling by Music Man has nothing to and has no relationship with Music Man.
They only make licenced product.
Sterling Ball himself stated that a few times in the Music Man forum.
But yes the name Sterling by Music Man is confusing.

The licensing arrangement is a relationship between the two companies. The fact that “by Music Man” is in the name is a relationship between them.

 

[Eagle]

Yes, I agree with everyone, hard pass.