Ernie Ball Music Man Jason Richardson 8-string Cutlass HT Death Mountain S13548
The 2026 Jason Richardson Signature guitar collection is here. Featuring bold new finishes and an all-new 8-string hardtail, these guitars pair striking aesthetics with modern, high-performance design. Crafted with an alder body, buckeye burl top, and a roasted figured maple neck with an ebony fretboard, this new lineup spans 6-, 7-, and 8-string configurations and comes in three stunning finishes—Kokiri Forest, Water Temple, and Death Mountain. Exclusive Jason Richardson HT humbuckers deliver unmatched clarity and power, complemented by 24 stainless steel frets, innovative push/push electronics, and a custom Music Man tremolo on 6- and 7-string models. The 8-string model features a hardtail bridge and is designed for modern technical players, with a multiscale 25.5"–27" scale length—from the high E to the low F#—providing exceptional clarity, tension, and articulation across its extended range. Built for precision and expression, this new lineup meets the demands of today’s most discerning players.
The 2026 Jason Richardson Signature guitar collection is here. Featuring bold new finishes and an all-new 8-string hardtail, these guitars pair striking aesthetics with modern, high-performance design. Crafted with an alder body, buckeye burl top, and a roasted figured maple neck with an ebony fretboard, this new lineup spans 6-, 7-, and 8-string configurations and comes in three stunning finishes—Kokiri Forest, Water Temple, and Death Mountain. Exclusive Jason Richardson HT humbuckers deliver unmatched clarity and power, complemented by 24 stainless steel frets, innovative push/push electronics, and a custom Music Man tremolo on 6- and 7-string models. The 8-string model features a hardtail bridge and is designed for modern technical players, with a multiscale 25.5"–27" scale length—from the high E to the low F#—providing exceptional clarity, tension, and articulation across its extended range. Built for precision and expression, this new lineup meets the demands of today’s most discerning players.
Available in 6, 7, and 8-string
Featuring a bolt-on design, the Jason Richardson Cutlass is available in 2 new finishes, Water Temple and Death Mountain, and includes the fan-favorite Kokiri Forest finish.
Multiscale 8-String
25.5"–27" multiscale 8-string for clarity, articulation, and dynamic response
| Body Color | Death Mountain |
|---|---|
| Body Finish | High Gloss Polyester |
| Body Wood | Alder with Buckeye Burl Top |
| Bridge | Modern Classic Hardtail w/rounded bridge cover |
| Controls | 25kohm push/push volume POT for gain boost, 500kohm push/push tone POT for pickup coil splitting - 0.022uf tone cap |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Frets | 24 - Medium Jumbo profile, Stainless Steel |
| Fret Markers | Dot inlay |
| Hardware | Black |
| Neck Attachment | 5 bolt, sculpted neck joint |
| Neck Colors | Natural |
| Neck Finish | Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend |
| Neck Radius | 17" |
| Neck Width | 2.245" at Nut; 3.039" at Last Fret |
| Neck Wood | Roasted Figured Maple |
| Pickups | Music Man HT Jason Richardson Humbuckers |
| Scale Length | Multi-Scale: 25.5" high E to 27" low F# |
| Strings | 9.5p-12p-16p-26w-36w-46w-56w-68w Slinky |
| Switching | 3-way pickup selector switch |
| Truss Rod | Adjustable - no component or string removal |
| Tuning Machines | Schaller M6-IND locking*Images are stock photos. Wood figuring will vary Introducing the Jason Richardson Artist Series Cutlass HT 8-String, a bold evolution of the signature line and now available in three striking translucent finishes: Death Mountain, |
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