Ernie Ball Music Man Jason Richardson Cutlass HT 6 String Electric Guitar, Ebony FB, Water Temple

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 features a 6-string configuration and comes in a stunning Water Temple finish. 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.

Specifications:

• Body Material: Maple Burl (Top), Alder (Body)
• Body Finish: High-Gloss Polyester
• Fretboard Material: Ebony
• Fretboard Radius: 15" (38.1 cm)
• Scale Length: 25.5” (64.8cm)
• No. of Frets: 24 - Medium Jumbo profile, Stainless Steel
• Fretboard Inlays: Dot Inlays
• Pickups: Music Man HT Custom Ceramic Humbucker (Bridge), Music Man HT Custom Ceramic Humbucker (Neck) 
• Bridge: Custom Music Man® floating tremolo, made of black, hardened steel with black steel saddles
• Strings: 10p-13p-17p-26-36-46 (RPS 10 Slinkys #2240)
• Tuning Machines: Schaller M6-IND Locking
• Hardware Finish: Black