Shortscale neck version of the Cutlass.
The Cutlass is now available in a compact Shortscale version with a very playable 24-inch neck. Pickup configuration is 1 humbucker + 1 single coil and vintage 2-point tremolo for versatility. Oversized 4+2 headstock for a striking look. Offered in Mint Green with maple fingerboard or Shell Pink with laurel fingerboard, this guitar is irresistible for learning with pleasure or creating with new perspectives.
The Cutlass is a classic Music Man model, recently updated by the San Luis Obispo company to incorporate the latest manufacturing improvements, without compromising the original Seventies spirit.
Rather than sticking to that, the Californians decided to create a shortscale two-pickup version within the "Sterling by Music Man" range. Practically, this means that for a very reasonable price, you get access to a serious instrument that delivers exactly what you need.
Why Shortscale: 24 inches instead of the original Cutlass's 25.5, its shorter and therefore easier to play, as the fret spacing is reduced and string tension is lighter.
Originally, Shortscale guitars were designed for teenagers and female guitarists looking for an easier-to-play instrument for learning. Experienced players quickly realized it was also a very fun instrument whose playability opened new creative perspectives: the approach to the instrument is different, you can try more things because its very easy to play, you allow yourself more original chord progressions around the middle of the neck, the tone is different, the response to effects is