The Ernie Ball Music Man Cutlass HT guitar is a thrilling addition to the Ernie Ball Music Man instrument family. It has the familiar shape and feel of past Cutlass models, but comes with brand - new custom Music Man pickup technology. This technology, born from over a decade of guitar string research, offers an incredibly dynamic and responsive playing experience. The three HT (Heat Treated) pickups can achieve ultra - high output and a powerful low - end response. Even at lower volume levels, they maintain a clean and clear tone. With patent - pending pole pieces and a large neodymium magnet, these pickups provide remarkable definition. The bridge pickup, overwound with plain enamel magnet wire, delivers a strong and powerful tone. The neck and middle pickups, underwound with heavy formvar magnet wire, offer a more traditional sound. All three pickups work together to provide a great tonal range across all five switch positions. The electronics package includes a push - push adjustable 20dB boost function and a transparent buffered output for consistent tone no matter how you set the volume control. The Cutlass HT shares many specs with the original Cutlass, like a contoured Alder body, a roasted figured maple neck, 22 stainless frets, Schaller locking tuners, and a Music Man vintage tremolo.
Specifications:
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Finish: High Gloss Polyester
- Fretboard Material: Figured Roasted Maple
- Fretboard Radius: 10' (25.4 cm)
- Scale Length: 25.5'
- No. of Frets: 22 High Profile, Med - Width Stainless Steel Frets
- Fretboard Inlays: Dot Inlays
- Pickups: Music Man® HT Single - Coil (Bridge), Music Man® HT Single - Coil (Middle), Music Man® HT Single - Coil (Neck)
- Bridge: Music Man® Modern tremolo with crescent cover and vintage bent steel saddles
- Pickguard: Black
- Strings: 9p - 11p - 16p - 26w - 36w - 46w (M - Steel Hybrid Slinky #2922)
- Tuning Machines: Schaller M6 - IND locking
- Hardware Finish: Matte Black
Using your Ernie Ball Music Man Cutlass HT guitar is a breeze. First, tune your guitar using the Schaller locking tuners. You can experiment with different pickup combinations using the five - way switch to get the tone you want. If you need a boost, just use the push - push adjustable 20dB boost function. When it comes to playing, the smooth roasted figured maple neck and 22 stainless frets will make it easy to move your fingers around the fretboard.
As for maintenance, keep your guitar in a cool and dry place. Wipe it down with a soft cloth after each use to remove sweat and dirt. Check the strings regularly and change them when they start to sound dull or show signs of wear. The high - gloss polyester finish can be polished with a guitar - specific polish to keep it looking great. Also, make sure to check the tuning machines and the tremolo system for any loose parts from time to time. If you're not using the guitar for a long time, loosen the strings a bit to relieve the tension on the neck.
