Ernie Ball Music Man

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The Cutlass RS HSS features a roasted figured maple neck with a rosewood or maple fingerboard (fingerboard option depends on body color). The RS HSS model retains all of the familiar elements of the original Cutlass, including an alder body, super smooth modern tremolo, and oversized 4 over 2 headstock. The bridge pickup in the HSS is a custom-wound Music Man ceramic humbucker with a vintage sound that complements the single coils yet has plenty of crunchy rhythms and biting lead tones.

Custom Wound Music Man Ceramic Humbucker

The Cutlass RS HSS features a custom-wound Music Man ceramic humbucker in the bridge position, complemented by single-coil pickups in the middle and neck positions. This versatile configuration allows for a wide range of tones, from vintage warmth to modern bite. The guitar's 5-way switch and smooth, responsive volume and tone controls make it easy to dial in your perfect sound, whether you're playing clean, overdriven, or somewhere in between.

Figured Roasted Maple Neck

The Cutlass RS HSS is equipped with a figured roasted maple neck, known for its stability and enhanced resonance. Depending on the body color, the guitar comes with either a rosewood or maple fingerboard, allowing players to choose the feel and tone that best suits their style. This combination of materials ensures that the Cutlass delivers a rich, articulate sound with plenty of sustain.

Silent Circuit with Transparent Buffered Output

Designed to eliminate hum and reduce noise, the Cutlass RS HSS features a Silent Circuit with a transparent buffered output. This advanced technology ensures a clear, noise-free sound even in high-gain settings, making it ideal for both stage and studio environments. Combined with the guitar's modern tremolo system and Schaller locking tuners, the Cutlass RS HSS offers exceptional performance and reliability.

Ernie Ball Music Man Cutlass RS HSS Electric Guitar Black
Ernie Ball Music Man Cutlass RS HSS Electric Guitar Black
Ernie Ball Music Man Cutlass RS HSS Electric Guitar Black

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  • Custom-wound Music Man ceramic humbucker 
  • Single-coil pickups in the middle and neck positions
  • Alder body with a roasted figured maple neck
  • Rosewood or maple fingerboard depending on body color
  • Music Man modern tremolo and Schaller locking tuners 

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Body
  • Body shape: Cutlass
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Body finish: High gloss polyester
  • Pickguard: Parchment, mint, shell, matte black
Neck
  • Neck wood: Roasted figured maple
  • Neck attachment: 5-bolt sculpted neck joint
  • Scale length: 25.5" (64.8 cm)
  • Neck radius: 10" (25.4 cm)
  • Neck finish: Hand-rubbed oil and wax finish, or ultra-light satin polyurethane
  • Nut width: 1.625" (41.3 mm) 
Fingerboard
  • Material: Roasted figured maple, rosewood, or ebony
  • Frets: 22 - High profile, medium width, stainless steel
  • Fret markers: 1/4" black or white face dots
Electronics
  • Configuration: HSS
  • Bridge pickup: Music Man custom humbucking bridge pickup
  • Middle pickup: Music Man custom wound single coil
  • Neck pickup: Music Man custom wound single coil
  • Special electronics: Music Man "Silent Circuit" to reduce hum while retaining true single coil sound
  • Control layout: Passive 500kohm volume and tone, with .022µF tone capacitor
  • Pickup switch: 5-way lever selector
Hardware
  • Bridge: Music Man Modern tremolo with vintage bent steel saddles
  • Tuners: Schaller M6-IND locking
Other
  • Strings: 6
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Case: Sold separately

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One year parts and labor warranty on all guitars.

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