Cutlass's have their own distinct trademark sounds. Especially now that it has a roasted maple neck. Yes a very unique neck radius. I love them. Great presentation as always. 😊👍🏻❤️🙏🏻
I own two Sterling , that exact one in Firemist Silver and a James Valentine JV60 with tremolo (the "old version", In Lake Blue. I don't know why they've removed the trem on the recent version ? if someone knows I'll be happy to understand). Two fantastic guitars that I will definitely keep. They are at the top of my favorite list with other "middle range" guitars I own. I Love them, the quality, sounding, playability and specs for the price are just amazing. More and more I don't see any justification to put more than a thousand box (even far less than that) in a guitar because of the growing quality of the middle range models from the "cheap" brands. This is true for Epiphone, Squier, Mooer, Yamaha, Schecter etc... Harley Benton's latest 25th anniversary models say it all ... less than 300 box and you have a killer guitar with high end specs ...
I think you could make a guitar made out the cheapest materials possible sound good. Not dissing that sweet MusicMan ax, just saying that the man makes the machine.
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Love the darker roasted maple neck....and the it has lock in tuners. So interesting to me how everybody basically copies either an S, or a T style body and on occasion something different.
I really enjoy playing this guitar. It's a lot of fun. I prefer it over the Fender player. The QC and design are both far superior. I do wish one was available in a hot metalic candy apple red with a white pearloid pickguard.
Hi Jon, What a coincidence. I just treated myself to this in the Daphne Blue 5 minutes ago. 200 cheaper than the Player Strats. I'll see how it compares. Thanks again for your review and super playing.
Love those blues! Both song and guitar 😉 The roasted maple neck is fantastic. Love the asymmetric design in body and headstock and of course how it sounds in your hands. ✌️😁👍🎸
I'm really surprised how similar it sounds to mine, even after all the mods I've done. Just goes to show how construction materials will dictate the core sound of a guitar, irregardless of the electronics. Don't get me wrong, mine is now leaps and bounds better than it was, with superior controls and versatility. But it sounds basically the same, just refined. I highly recommend these guitars for anyone looking for a mod platform to build a monster from. It was worth every penny, and I have zero regrets about spending a few hundred more modding it.
These are shockingly cool and the finish selection is incredible! Pink Satin, Vintage Cream and Rose gold are stunning! I need to try a some type of Music Man, all the players i admire say they are fantastic! Heard Paul Reed Smith himself talking about how good Music Man guitars are.
Ok, let’s get real - that guitar sounds spectacular. So resonate and woody. And Jonathan’s playing showcases it perfectly. Love the look of the roasted maple neck and, surprisingly, the Music Man headstock looks great on a Strat. Who knew? I’d prefer a SSS configuration, but maybe they make one. I’ll have to check. Thanks for the great demo!
Jon as always your playing is tasteful, elegant and no failed notes!💪 Nice clear sounding modern classic affordable Strat. maybe the same factory as of the Harley Benton Strats. 😉🤫
I just grabbed the Buttermilk version. Got it for $400 new. I’ve always wanted a fender strat but they’re hit and miss unless you spend the big bucks and get an American made one.
Hey Jon. I've watched some of your vids. New subscriber. Particularly the suhr strat and the ebmm HSS. Love your playing on those two vids. I own a White ebmm SSS. Can you do a vid (?) On what your style is, influences are and what the expression of your style on those vids. Love what you do. Thanks Kel.
Hi Jonathan, lovely guitar for the price with nice features for the novice through to the professional. Beautiful colour body against the darkened maple neck. Lovely playing & great review. Cheers ✌️🎸💜
Enjoy listening to your playing style and tone. Have you played the Sire S3 yet? Interested to know your thoughts on it and how it compares to this model Cutless CT50. Keep up the great reviews!
The frets are medium and quite small, not jumbo. The neck is asymmetrical. Check for rough finishing on the back of the neck and jammed truss rods. The one I received had both issues.
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Ok...not sure what was on mine as they were pretty shallow. It's categorised as medium on their specs. Anyway I loved the guitar but had to return it due to the jammed truss rod. Keep up the great playing and keep the videos coming.
@@JonIsJustTooLoud How do they differ? I ask because I am interested in the Schecter exotic but I haven't found one at any store near me. I could only play a sterling cutlass.
Lovely Playing! I just got one of these and there's a few issues with mine - was just wondering is your trem arm screw-in, as mine is push in and knocks and won't sit in the same position as yours does...
Hello, Jon! Great review😊 I have a CT50 but SSS configuration and i'm enjoying the neck. But i'm considering to upgrade some parts. Since I saw you put the Vegatrem on budgetguitars, I wanna hear what do you think if i put Vega trem on this cutlass. Looking for your answer!❤
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Haha Thank you for reply! i just thougt it's great modification plarform and want to get more decent trem experience. The Trem Arm just feels too week to me...
@@JonIsJustTooLoud hey. I just subscribed! Just realize your channel is awesome for Germany availability. Is the PRS Se DGT so much better than this custom 22? Dgt is 1200 Euro while custom 22 is 699 Euro only
Hi Jon, which one do u think is better, Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional or Musicman Cutlass CT50HSS? Yes, there is some price difference between them, but what about tones and playability when compared?
Once again, black dot markers on a dark roasted board......just why? Great playing as usual, and yeah the Indonesians are making some amazing instruments right now.
How would this guitar stack up, Jon, against the Sire Larry Carlton line, a G&L S-500 or Comanche (Tribute models, of course), or a PRS SE Silver Sky? If you had to pick, which would you?
@@JonIsJustTooLoud, thanks very much! As others have commented, you could make six taut rubber bands sound terrific. So it's super-helpful to know which of these instruments gets your heart-points. :)
I don't know - you say the guitar stays "realatively in tune", but I've heard others say Don't even THINK of seriously using the Sterling's trem bar, it's impossible to stay in tune.
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Jon, you could make a fisher price toy guitar sound good !!
I love the style of this man's playing. It's just quality. And the guitar sounds magnificent.
Thank you kindly!
Jon, I find your reviews to be useless, you can make any guitar sound amazing. Keep it up!
@@dstarling61 lol that’s a horrible way to make me smile hahahaha 😂
Cutlass's have their own distinct trademark sounds. Especially now that it has a roasted maple neck. Yes a very unique neck radius. I love them. Great presentation as always. 😊👍🏻❤️🙏🏻
Thanks for the info!❤️
I’ve been interested in this Cutlass for awhile, now. I think you just convinced me to pull the trigger on one. You play beautifully, Sir.
Go for it!
I own two Sterling , that exact one in Firemist Silver and a James Valentine JV60 with tremolo (the "old version", In Lake Blue. I don't know why they've removed the trem on the recent version ? if someone knows I'll be happy to understand). Two fantastic guitars that I will definitely keep. They are at the top of my favorite list with other "middle range" guitars I own. I Love them, the quality, sounding, playability and specs for the price are just amazing. More and more I don't see any justification to put more than a thousand box (even far less than that) in a guitar because of the growing quality of the middle range models from the "cheap" brands. This is true for Epiphone, Squier, Mooer, Yamaha, Schecter etc... Harley Benton's latest 25th anniversary models say it all ... less than 300 box and you have a killer guitar with high end specs ...
Cool! Thanks for sharing✌️
I purchased a CT50 Plus a few months ago. It has become my #1.
Nice!!
I think you could make a guitar made out the cheapest materials possible sound good. Not dissing that sweet MusicMan ax, just saying that the man makes the machine.
Thank you ✌️❤️
I’m convinced good pickups, good pedals, and a good player can make ANY guitar or amp sound great
Yes, very nice Jon. I like the Sterling vs the USA MM, don't see the upside on the USA Cutlass models $2600+. Really enjoy your playing, 5 thumbs up!
Thanks 👍❤️
beautiful color and good sound !! NICE DEMO !! so cool ! You got the vibe !!
Thanks a lot!✌️❤️
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0:00 Intro
1:43 Song
4:18 Demo
8:09 Review
11:50 Conclusion
Great tones!!! You are an awesome player. Well done!!!
Thanks a lot!
This guy’s phrasing is amazing!
thank you✌️❤️
just watch these videos to listen to your playing brother...great stuff
Glad you like them!
Man you have that g string sounding pure strat. And Santana play with a smoother vibe beautiful Jon . Love that guitar
Glad you like it!
Beautiful playing as always Jonathan! God bless you, brother.
Thank you kindly! God bless✌️❤️
I have that exact guitar. Love the neck. The hardware is all good but the electronics need upgrading to make it a keeper.
Fat neck, right? Yeah, I think these play great but sound sub-par.
Good choice!✌️❤️
just got my own Daphne Blue and it plays great. A great platform to upgrade on👍
There’s a lovely chime to this axe Jon and I love that neck. Great design on the machine head too. Really interesting video Jon thanks 😃🙏🙏🙏
Thank you Tom ✌️❤️
I have two Sterling Stingray models and both sound really good! Very solid guitars, I also like this one
Cool ✌️❤️
Love the darker roasted maple neck....and the it has lock in tuners. So interesting to me how everybody basically copies either an S, or a T style body and on occasion something different.
✌️❤️. They are nice though
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Hey Jon...check out the Cutlass PLUS...push/push tone boost . cool eh ? ua-cam.com/video/Tu4XObhWXeg/v-deo.html
I really enjoy playing this guitar. It's a lot of fun. I prefer it over the Fender player. The QC and design are both far superior. I do wish one was available in a hot metalic candy apple red with a white pearloid pickguard.
Cool!!
I bought the exact model. You just made me love it so much more than I already did :)
✌️❤️ I’m glad
Hi Jon,
What a coincidence. I just treated myself to this in the Daphne Blue 5 minutes ago. 200 cheaper than the Player Strats. I'll see how it compares. Thanks again for your review and super playing.
Cool
Love those blues! Both song and guitar 😉 The roasted maple neck is fantastic. Love the asymmetric design in body and headstock and of course how it sounds in your hands. ✌️😁👍🎸
Thanks so much!✌️❤️
I'm really surprised how similar it sounds to mine, even after all the mods I've done. Just goes to show how construction materials will dictate the core sound of a guitar, irregardless of the electronics. Don't get me wrong, mine is now leaps and bounds better than it was, with superior controls and versatility. But it sounds basically the same, just refined. I highly recommend these guitars for anyone looking for a mod platform to build a monster from. It was worth every penny, and I have zero regrets about spending a few hundred more modding it.
Thanks for sharing
It's a trial, but it's a fascinating performance.
Thanks
These are shockingly cool and the finish selection is incredible! Pink Satin, Vintage Cream and Rose gold are stunning!
I need to try a some type of Music Man, all the players i admire say they are fantastic! Heard Paul Reed Smith himself talking about how good Music Man guitars are.
Ernie Ball Music Man guitars are just lovely and wonderful musical instruments✌️❤️
Dropped Copper is my favorite!
Ok, let’s get real - that guitar sounds spectacular. So resonate and woody. And Jonathan’s playing showcases it perfectly. Love the look of the roasted maple neck and, surprisingly, the Music Man headstock looks great on a Strat. Who knew? I’d prefer a SSS configuration, but maybe they make one. I’ll have to check. Thanks for the great demo!
Thank you ✌️❤️
The neck is asymmetrical. From Sweetwater: “Sleek, asymmetrical neck blends comfort and accommodation to nearly any player”
✌️❤️
Fantastic soundx coming out of yhat guitar. You make her sing.
Thank you✌️❤️
Great playing, keep grooving 🤘
Thanks, will do!
Jon as always your playing is tasteful, elegant and no failed notes!💪 Nice clear sounding modern classic affordable Strat. maybe the same factory as of the Harley Benton Strats. 😉🤫
Thank you kindly!
love the clean tones of your playing! sooooooo awesome! :)
Thanks a lot!
I just grabbed the Buttermilk version. Got it for $400 new. I’ve always wanted a fender strat but they’re hit and miss unless you spend the big bucks and get an American made one.
Nice!
Love the way you play jon
Thank you✌️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud you are welcome
Always stellar.
Thank you ✌🏻❤️
Hey Jon. I've watched some of your vids. New subscriber. Particularly the suhr strat and the ebmm HSS. Love your playing on those two vids. I own a White ebmm SSS. Can you do a vid (?) On what your style is, influences are and what the expression of your style on those vids. Love what you do. Thanks Kel.
Thanks and welcome to the channel!!
Keith Richards played a MusicMan for a bit until he went back to the Fender Telecaster.
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It’s hard to believe, but I think your playing has improved, it’s always been good, but something is a little more special.
Really?? Thanks✌️😝✌️
Hi Jonathan, lovely guitar for the price with nice features for the novice through to the professional. Beautiful colour body against the darkened maple neck. Lovely playing & great review. Cheers ✌️🎸💜
My pleasure!✌️❤️
Lov this one! Thx Jon👍
Glad you like it!✌️❤️
Good deal Good stuff. 😎👍👋❤️🙏💯🎻🎻
Thanks 👍✌️
Enjoy listening to your playing style and tone. Have you played the Sire S3 yet? Interested to know your thoughts on it and how it compares to this model Cutless CT50. Keep up the great reviews!
Not yet!✌️❤️
The frets are medium and quite small, not jumbo. The neck is asymmetrical. Check for rough finishing on the back of the neck and jammed truss rods. The one I received had both issues.
The frets are not small.. they look like medium/standard jumbo..
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Ok...not sure what was on mine as they were pretty shallow. It's categorised as medium on their specs. Anyway I loved the guitar but had to return it due to the jammed truss rod. Keep up the great playing and keep the videos coming.
Nice playing as usual Jon! Which is better in your opinion the Sterling CT50 HSS or the Sire S7? Take care
Both!
@10:45 😏. I have a real question though. You also reviewed a Schecter exotic. Are the heel joints on both of these guitars similar?
nope✌
@@JonIsJustTooLoud How do they differ? I ask because I am interested in the Schecter exotic but I haven't found one at any store near me. I could only play a sterling cutlass.
Fantastic video, thnxs🎉🎉🎉
My pleasure 😊
Lovely Playing! I just got one of these and there's a few issues with mine - was just wondering is your trem arm screw-in, as mine is push in and knocks and won't sit in the same position as yours does...
I forgot.. The guitar went back to the shop after the review✌️❤️
@JonIsJustTooLoud oh well! I'm keeping this one and will get it sorted out and set it up in due course! All the best to you!
Do they make these pickguards in HH? If so I need link. Thanks
Ask them
@@JonIsJustTooLoud good idea. Thanks 😊
im too fond of esp to go away from japan made .... but i really like the roasted neck, maybe in natural roasted it would have give me the hunger
Lol✌️❤️
Hello, Jon! Great review😊 I have a CT50 but SSS configuration and i'm enjoying the neck. But i'm considering to upgrade some parts. Since I saw you put the Vegatrem on budgetguitars, I wanna hear what do you think if i put Vega trem on this cutlass. Looking for your answer!❤
Go for it!✌❤ But there's no problem with the stock trem...
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Haha Thank you for reply! i just thougt it's great modification plarform and want to get more decent trem experience. The Trem Arm just feels too week to me...
I have one they are Amazing worth the money 💰 I like better then a Fender
Nice!
Should i get this one or the PRS Dgt? Been playinh strats and telecaster fenders. Want something new. Any suggestions please?
Your choice ✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud hey. I just subscribed! Just realize your channel is awesome for Germany availability. Is the PRS Se DGT so much better than this custom 22?
Dgt is 1200 Euro while custom 22 is 699 Euro only
omg you play like gods
🤣
is it possible to float this type of bridge since its a 2 point?
Of course!
Suuch a beauty
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Hi Jon, which one do u think is better, Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional or Musicman Cutlass CT50HSS?
Yes, there is some price difference between them, but what about tones and playability when compared?
both are equally good
Once again, black dot markers on a dark roasted board......just why? Great playing as usual, and yeah the Indonesians are making some amazing instruments right now.
Well the whole markers will be quite contrasting✌️❤️
How would this guitar stack up, Jon, against the Sire Larry Carlton line, a G&L S-500 or Comanche (Tribute models, of course), or a PRS SE Silver Sky? If you had to pick, which would you?
The Sire..
@@JonIsJustTooLoud, thanks very much! As others have commented, you could make six taut rubber bands sound terrific. So it's super-helpful to know which of these instruments gets your heart-points. :)
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Do you think the new CT50 Plus gives the Sire S7 a good run for its money?
Does it retain its high end when rolling off the volume or does it need a treble bleed?
Not sure.. the video is a while back and I don’t have the guitar with me
Jon is just too funny don't go blind
Lol
I don't know - you say the guitar stays "realatively in tune", but I've heard others say Don't even THINK of seriously using the Sterling's trem bar, it's impossible to stay in tune.
@@pbasswil it’s not too bad!!✌🏻❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Thanks for your feedback!
How do i install the whammy bar? I pushed it in and it doesnt work and just spins around
I remembered just popping it in...
@@JonIsJustTooLoud its not looking so good for me 😞
Oh no.. did you try to screw the bar in?
@@JonIsJustTooLoud that was the first thing i tried 😰
@@JonIsJustTooLoud oh wait do you mean like in the back
Sound like somebody has been practicing
Not enough…