The Ernie Ball Music Man Jason Richardson Cutlass HT Multiscale 8-String in Death Mountain is an ultimate extended-range instrument engineered for extreme precision, brutal low-end tracking, and striking visual depth. Built to meet the exacting technical requirements of progressive guitar virtuoso Jason Richardson, this USA-crafted 8-string combines an ergonomic multiscale design with high-end tonewoods, custom Music Man electronics, and rock-solid hardware.

The guitar is crafted around a lightweight alder body topped with a stunning Buckeye Burl top, finished in high-gloss polyester to bring out the dark, intricate textures of the Death Mountain finish. Its bolt-on roasted figured maple neck features a sculpted 5-bolt joint for seamless upper-fret access across all 24 medium jumbo stainless steel frets. The sleek ebony fingerboard offers a flat 17" radius, white dot inlays, a wide 2.245" nut width, and a hand-rubbed gunstock oil and wax finish on the back of the neck for an effortless, non-stick playing experience. Across a 25.5" to 27" multiscale layout, it maintains ideal string tension across all eight strings for razor-sharp note clarity and effortless lead playing.

Sonically, the Jason Richardson Cutlass HT 8 is loaded with custom-voiced Music Man HT humbuckers powered by ceramic magnets. Driven by an onboard Custom Music Man active preamp, these pickups deliver exceptional dynamic response, massive low-end authority, and articulate high-gain clarity. The control layout features a push/push volume knob for an active gain boost, a push/push tone knob for versatile coil-splitting, and a 3-way toggle switch.

Hardware appointments feature a Modern Classic Hardtail bridge with a smooth, rounded cover for palm-muting comfort and precise intonation. Backed up by Schaller M6-IND locking tuners and factory-strung with Ernie Ball Slinky 8-string gauges (.0095-.068), this signature Cutlass HT Multiscale 8-String stands ready for elite studio and stage performance.

Condition: This is a brand new Ernie Ball Music Man Jason Richardson Cutlass HT Multiscale 8 in Death Mountain. It includes Music Man’s full manufacturer warranty, official hardshell case, and comes equipped with our Pro-Tech Setup, ensuring it arrives ready to play straight out of the case. Drop Dee Guitars is an authorized Ernie Ball Music Man dealer.

Pro-Tech Setup: Every guitar we sell receives our Pro-Tech setup, including:

• Neck adjustment for proper relief
• Action setup for clean, buzz-free playability
• Intonation across all frets
• Pickup height adjustment for balanced output
• Full electronics inspection and play-test

Your Jason Richardson Cutlass HT 8-String will arrive dialed-in and performance ready.

Specs

• Model: Jason Richardson Cutlass HT Multiscale (8-String)
• Finish: Death Mountain (High Gloss Polyester)
• Body Wood: Alder w/ Buckeye Burl Top
• Construction: Bolt-On (5-Bolt Sculpted Neck Joint)
• Neck Wood: Roasted Figured Maple
• Neck Finish: Gunstock Oil and Hand-Rubbed Special Wax Blend
• Scale Length: 25.5" - 27" Multiscale
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 17" (43.2 cm)
• Inlays: White Dots
• Frets: 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
• Nut Width: 2.245" at Nut / 3.039" at Last Fret
• Bridge: Modern Classic Hardtail w/ Rounded Bridge Cover
• Tuners: Schaller M6-IND Locking
• Bridge Pickup: Music Man HT Custom 8 Humbucker (Ceramic Magnets)
• Neck Pickup: Music Man HT Custom 8 Humbucker (Ceramic Magnets)
• Controls: Custom Music Man Active Preamp, Volume (Push/Push Active Gain Boost), Tone (Push/Push Coil-Split), 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
• Electronics Shielding: Graphite Acrylic Resin Coated Cavity & Aluminum Control Cover
• Factory Strings: Ernie Ball Slinky 8-String (.0095, .012, .016, .026w, .036w, .046w, .056w, .068w)
• Case: Official Hardshell Case Included