Ernie Ball Music Man Cutlass RS HSS - Limestone

The Cutlass RS HSS in Limestone carries itself with an easy confidence, as if it has known from the beginning that it was built to feel alive in a player’s hands. Its silhouette follows the familiar contours of the classic double-cut shape, yet the way Ernie Ball Music Man refines the details gives it a presence that is both modern and quietly elegant. The high gloss polyester finish lays over its alder body like a sheet of polished stone, smooth and reflective, letting the soft gray tones of the Limestone color glow with a subtle depth that shifts beautifully under stage lights. Light in weight at just over seven pounds, it balances effortlessly and feels ready to answer every touch with immediacy.

The roasted figured maple neck and fingerboard bring warmth and character the moment your hand meets them. There is a natural richness to the wood, enhanced by the gunstock oil and hand-rubbed wax blend that gives the surface an almost organic softness. The 10 inch radius, high profile stainless steel frets, and sculpted five bolt neck joint create an experience that feels both precise and unrestrained. Whether moving lightly across chords or digging into expressive bends, the neck responds with a sense of clarity and intention that rewards every nuance. Even the compact headstock and Schaller locking tuners contribute to the instrument’s composed feel, keeping tuning stable while maintaining a sleek, balanced silhouette.

At its heart, the Cutlass RS HSS is a study in tonal flexibility. The custom wound Music Man single coils in the neck and middle positions carry a glassy sweetness and articulate chime, while the bridge humbucker steps forward with fullness and authority when the music demands it. The five way selector opens a wide landscape of familiar and exploratory voices, and the push/push gain boost on the volume knob adds an instant shot of extra presence whenever the moment needs to bloom a little wider. Protected within the graphite coated cavities and aluminum-lined pickguard, the electronics remain quiet and focused even under bright lights and loud stages.

The Modern Classic tremolo, with its rounded bridge cover and smooth feel, encourages expressive phrasing while maintaining the dependable tuning stability that has become a hallmark of the Cutlass lineage. Every element of this guitar, from its dimensions to its hardware to its hand-finished surfaces, has been shaped with the player’s experience in mind. The Cutlass RS HSS Limestone stands as a refined, inviting instrument that blends clarity, comfort, and versatility in a way that feels both familiar and freshly inspired every time you pick it up.

Other specifications include:

• Model Cutlass RS
• Size 12-7/8" wide, 1-5/8" thick, 38-1/8" long (32.7 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 96.8 cm long)
• Body Wood Alder
• Body Finish High Gloss Polyester
• Bridge Music Man® Modern Classic Tremolo with Rounded Bridge Cover
• Scale Length 25.5"
• Neck Radius 10" (25.4 cm)
• Headstock Size 6-3/8" (16.2 cm) long
• Frets 22 - High Profile, Medium Width, Stainless Steel
• Neck Width 1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut; 2-1/4" (56.9 mm) at last fret
• Neck Wood Roasted Figured Maple
• Fingerboard Roasted Figured Maple
• Fret Markers Dot
• Neck Finish Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
• Neck Colors Natural
• Tuning Machines Schaller M6-IND locking
• Truss Rod Adjustable - no component or string removal
• Neck Attachment 5 bolt, sculpted neck joint
• Electronic Shielding Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum lined pickguard
• Controls Volume knob with push/push switch for gain boost, tone knob, 5 way pickup selector switch.
• Switching 5-way lever pickup selector; push/push volume pot for gain boost
• Pickups Music Man® Custom Wound Neck & Middle Single Coils & Bridge Humbucker
• Left Handed No
• Strings 9p-11p-16p-26w-36w-46w (M-Steel Hybrid Slinky #2922)
• 7 lbs 3 oz
• H09325

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