Description

Few players have shaped modern session and arena guitar like Steve Lukather and the Sterling by Music Man Luke HSS electric guitar carries that legacy into a versatile, gig-ready workhorse. Built on Lukather’s iconic body shape, it pairs a comfortable V-profile roasted maple neck with a smooth rosewood fingerboard and 22 medium frets for fast movement and controlled bends. A ceramic humbucker and two alnico single coils deliver everything from crisp, glassy cleans to thick lead punch while a 12 dB push-push volume boost gives you instant lift when a part needs to step forward. With locking tuners and a vintage tremolo, the Luke HSS is designed for players who want reliable feel, flexible tones and quick control in demanding rehearsals, sessions and live sets.

HSS Pickup Configuration Unlocks Sonic Flexibility

The Luke HSS electric guitar pairs a ceramic bridge humbucker with two alnico single coils to cover a wide range of usable tones. The 5-way selector moves from bright single-coil clarity to thicker humbucker drive with blended in-between positions that keep chords detailed and lead lines present. This setup makes it easy to shift from clean rhythm to gain-ready lead tones without changing guitars.

12 dB Push-Push Boost Adds Instant Cut

Engage the push-push volume boost to add 12 dB of output for solos, big hooks and moments that need extra presence. Because it’s built into the volume control, it’s easy to hit mid-song without interrupting your playing. The result is a fast, practical way to step forward in a mix without relying on external pedals.

Locking Tuners and Vintage Tremolo Support Expressive Playing

Locking tuners help keep tuning stable through aggressive picking and trem use while the vintage tremolo adds smooth pitch control for subtle vibrato and expressive movement. Together, they create a performance-ready platform that stays consistent during long sets, quick changeovers and repeated takes in the studio.

Nyatoh Body With Flamed Maple Veneer Balances Feel and Response

A nyatoh body keeps the instrument resonant and comfortable, topped with a flamed maple veneer for a refined look. The roasted maple neck is built for stability with a dual-action truss rod and a 5-bolt joint, helping the guitar stay consistent through changes in temperature and humidity.

A Lukather-Inspired Workhorse for Players Who Cover the Gig

If your set moves between tight rhythm parts, polished clean tones and lead lines that need to sing, the Luke HSS is built for that reality. It delivers a familiar, fast feel with flexible switching and an onboard boost you can trust when it’s time to step out giving you a stage-ready take on a design shaped by one of the most recorded guitarists of all time.

Sterling by Music Man Luke HSS Electric Guitar - Heritage Cherry Burst
Sterling by Music Man Luke HSS Electric Guitar - Heritage Cherry Burst
Sterling by Music Man Luke HSS Electric Guitar - Heritage Cherry Burst
Features
  • Versatile HSS electric guitar designed in collaboration with Steve Lukather
  • Nyatoh body with flamed maple veneer keeps weight down for long sets
  • Roasted maple neck adds strength and resists warping on the road
  • V-neck profile supports fast thumb movement for advanced lead lines
  • Locking tuners speed up string changes and keep tuning tight
  • HSS pickup set covers modern rock, blues, and single-coil clean sounds
  • 5-way selector gives instant access to neck, bridge, or blended tones
  • Push-push 12 dB volume boost helps solos cut through a dense mix
  • Vintage tremolo bridge allows subtle vibrato and controlled pitch changes
  • 12" fingerboard radius handles bends and fast runs without fretting out
  • Dual-action truss rod lets you dial in neck relief for any setup style
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Nickel (Metallic), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Specs
General
  • Product type: Electric guitar
  • Series: Luke Series
  • Model: Luke HSS
Body
  • Body construction: Solid body
  • Body wood: Nyatoh
  • Top wood: Flamed maple veneer
Neck
  • Neck construction: Bolt-on (5-bolt pattern)
  • Neck wood: Roasted maple
  • Truss rod: Dual action
  • Scale length: 25.50"
  • Neck radius: 12"
  • Neck width at nut: 1.65"
  • Neck width at last fret: 2.20"
Fingerboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Fret type: Medium
  • Fret markers: White dot inlays
Electronics
  • Configuration: HSS
  • Bridge pickup: Ceramic humbucker
  • Middle pickup: Alnico single coil
  • Neck pickup: Alnico single coil
  • Controls: Master volume with push/push volume boost, master tone
  • Switching: 5-way pickup selector
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Vintage tremolo
  • Tuning machines: Locking tuners
Other
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Strings: Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Orientation: Right handed

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