Sterling by Music Man

Cutlass SSS

Electric· Budget MM Strat

Sterling's budget-tier take on the Music Man Cutlass — modern S-style with compensated saddles and bright alnico single-coils. Gigging-grade quality at entry-plus pricing.

Guitar character

Brightness6

Warmth5

Sustain5

Articulation7

Comfort8

Versatility8

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Best strings for Sterling by Music Man Cutlass SSS

Character-matched pairings, ordered by fit

Ernie Ball

Regular Slinky

10–46 · $5.49

Ernie Ball owns Music Man — Slinkys are the factory default and the most natural tonal match for the Cutlass single-coils.

For bend-heavy Strat players — Super Slinky is easier on fingers, especially on the Cutlass's flatter modern radius.

For players wanting tonal distinction from the in-brand Slinky default — NYXL's different harmonic content gives the Cutlass a subtly different voice.