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.

Ernie Ball Music Man HT Pickups

Custom HT humbucking bridge and neck pickups.

Select Alder Body

Lightweight alder body with Buckeye Burl maple top

Extended Cutaway

Custom contoured lower horn for more access to all 24 stainless steel frets.

Enhanced Playability

Built to Jason Richardson's exact specifications, the Cutlass incorporates numerous design features to further enhance comfort, playability, and overall performance.

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.

Jason Richardson HT Bridge pickup

The Jason Richardson HT bridge pickup outperforms standard-spec pickups with higher output, greater dynamic range, and excellent touch sensitivity. The pickup not only achieves high output but also garners a powerful low-end response while retaining a distinctively clean, clear tone and definition at lower volume levels.

Jason Richardson HT Neck Pickup with Coil Tap

Most tapped humbucking pickups produce a thin sound. HT technology offers superior power and enhanced richness compared to conventional tapped humbucker coils. The custom-wound pickup produces a more authentic, rich single-coil sound when the HT coil is tapped.

Push Push Boost Circuit

The preamp boost is activated by a push-push volume knob and is factory set to 12db. Via a trim pot inside the control cavity, the preamp can be adjusted up to 20db if needed for heavy rhythm parts or high-octane soloing whenever the user chooses.

Engineered to Perform

The Jason Richardson Cutlass features a perfectly balanced, lightweight double-cutaway body design that provides unparalleled access to all 24 medium jumbo frets. Additionally, the roasted maple neck is hand-shaped with a shallow neck carve for very fast playability.

Finest Materials

Hand-selected body and neck woods are sustainably sourced from our network of hardwood suppliers worldwide. Alder, burl, and maple are individually chosen and matched for their beautiful appearance and rich tonal qualities.

Features

• Model: Jason Richardson 7-string Cutlass HT
• Color: Death Mountain
• Neck: Roasted Figured Maple/Ebony Fretboard
• Pickguard: None
• Hardware: Black
• 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 with buckeye burl top (Kokiri Forest); Alder with maple burl top (Venetian Red)
• Body Finish : High gloss polyester (Kokiri Forest); Satin (Venetian Red)
• Bridge Custom : 7-string Music Man floating tremolo, made of black or gold plated, hardened steel with black or gold plated steel saddles
• Scale Length : 25-1/2" (64.8 cm)
• Neck Radius : 15" (38.1 cm)
• Headstock Size Only : 6-7/8" (17.5 cm) long
• Frets : 24 - Medium Jumbo profile, Stainless Steel
• Neck Width : 1-7/8" (47.6 mm) at nut, 2-19/32" (65.9 mm) at last fret
• Neck Wood : Figured roasted maple
• Fingerboard : Ebony ( Kokiri Forest) - Striped Ebony (Venetian Red)
• Fret Markers : Dot inlay
• Neck Finish : Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
• 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 control cover
• Controls : Custom Music Man active preamp w/ Silent Circuit; 25kohm push/push volume POT for gain boost, 500kohm push/push tone POT for pickup coil splitting - 0.022uf tone cap; 3-way pickup selector switch
• Switching : 3-way toggle pickup selector; Push/push volume knob engages boost
• Pickups : HH - Music Man Custom 7 string humbucking pickups, Ceramic magnets
• Strings : 10p-13p-17p-26-36-46-56 (RPS 10 Slinkys #2240 with added P01156)