Sterling by Music Man CTSS30HS Cutlass Short Scale HS Shell Pink Electric Guitar with 24-Inch Scale Length

General

Offering a wide range of sounds and a short, 24-inch scale length, the Sterling by Music Man Cutlass Short Scale HS is perfect for beginners and guitarists with short fingers since the frets are closer together. Not only are chords easier to play this way, you can slap on thicker strings without them feeling a ton tighter than thinner ones and it's the resulting fat, punchy sound combined with eased playability that make short-scale models like the CTSS30HS well-suited for indie and punk rock.

The Cutlass Short Scale HS: Versatile and Complete

Sterling by Music Man have opted for a solid poplar body coated in a fresh, high-gloss finish. This type of tone wood is lightweight and sounds a lot like alder, meaning you can count on a versatile and balanced sound. The HS pickup configuration of the guitar includes a Music Man-designed humbucker at the bridge for fat rhythm parts and a single-coil in the neck position for warm cleans and leads.

An Eye for Detail

What's especially astonishing for an instrument in this price range is the way the neck is attached to the body. It's been bolted on with five screws instead of the usual four to create a highly stable construction that enhances tuning stability and resonance. In addition, the heel is rounded for easy access to all 22 frets and, since the fretboard has a modern 12-inch radius, your note bends don't get cut off as quickly.