Music Man BFR Cutlass SSS Electric Guitar – Scarlet Red New

Experience Music Man’s Take On A Classic – The Music Man BFR Cutlass SSS Trem Electric Guitar In Scarlet Red

Based on the original 1970s Music Man designs, the 2018 Cutlass RS has been re-engineered to deliver unparalleled playability and performance featuring a brand new premium roasted figured maple neck with ebony, rosewood or maple fingerboard. The Cutlass delivers classic rich tones thanks to its lightweight alder body, vintage spec electronics, and super smooth modern tremolo system.

Ball Family Reserve is a celebration of Music Man’s heritage in instrument craftsmanship which features some of the finest figured tone woods and finishes available. These rare pieces are offered in limited production runs and allow them to present instruments to the public that were previously reserved for family and their loyal artists.

• 60s Inspired Music Man Single Coil Pickups
• Silent Circuit With Transparent Buffered Output
• Scarlet Red Finish
• Maple Neck With White Binding
• Matching Headstock

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

• Body Wood: Alder
• Body Finish: High gloss polyester
• Body Colors: Scarlet Red
• Pickguard: Parchment

Neck

• Scale Length: 25-1/2″ (64.8 cm)
• 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: 1/4″ White Face dots
• Neck Finish: Hand rubbed oil and wax finish

Hardware

• Bridge: Music Man® Modern tremolo with vintage bent steel saddles
• Tuning Machines: Schaller M6-IND locking
• Truss Rod: Adjustable – no component or string removal
• Neck Attachment: 5 bolts – Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets

Electronics

• Electronic Shielding: Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum lined pickguard
• Controls: Passive 250kohm volume and tone – .022µF tone capacitor; with transparent buffered output for complete tonal consistency at all volume levels
• Switching: 5-way lever pickup selector
• Pickups: SSS – 3 Music Man® custom wound single coils featuring the new wide spectrum Music Man® “Silent Circuit”, which reduces hum and retains true single coil sound

Other

• Strings: 9p-11p-16p-26w-36w-46w (M-Steel Hybrid Slinky #2922)
• Case: Music Man Hardshell Case

Manufacturer: Music Man
Model: 805-JR-C5-06-CS-C1
SKU: I587374-0-WHXA

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Since 1958, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Family-owned and operated, our legendary music store delivers Everything in Music®—from instruments and recording gear to pro audio, rentals, and repair services.

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