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, Water Temple, and Kokiri Forest. Designed for modern technical players, this multiscale powerhouse features a 25.5"–27" scale length—from the high E down to the low F#—providing exceptional clarity, tension, and articulation across the full extended range. An alder body with a buckeye burl top is paired with a roasted, figured maple neck and ebony fretboard, delivering a premium feel and outstanding stability. Outfitted with Jason Richardson HT humbuckers, the Cutlass HT 8-String offers crushing output, precise note definition, and dynamic tonal versatility. Additional pro-level features include 24 stainless steel frets, a hardtail bridge engineered for superior sustain and tuning stability, a push/push volume knob for a 20+ dB boost, and coil-splitting via the push/push tone control. Engineered for players who demand peak performance and expressive range, this 8-String expands the sonic possibilities of the Jason Richardson platform like never before.

Body Wood: Alder | Buckeye Burl Top
Body Finish: High Gloss Polyester
Body Color: Kokiri Forest
Bridge: Modern Classic Hardtail | Rounded Bridge Cover
Neck Wood: Roasted Figured Maple
Neck Finish: Gunstock Oil | Hand-Rubbed Wax Blend
Neck Attachment: 5-Bolt | Sculpted Neck Joint
Neck Radius: 17"
Neck Width: 2.245" (Nut) | 3.039" (Last Fret)
Fingerboard: Ebony
Frets: 24 | Medium Jumbo | Stainless Steel
Fret Markers: Dot Inlays
Scale Length: Multi-Scale | 25.5" (High E) – 27" (Low F#)
Pickups: Music Man HT Jason Richardson Humbuckers
Controls: Push/Push Volume (Gain Boost) | Push/Push Tone (Coil Split) | 3-Way Pickup Selector
Tone Capacitor: .022uF
Hardware Finish: Black
Tuners: Schaller M6-IND Locking
Truss Rod: Adjustable | No Component or String Removal
Strings: Ernie Ball Slinky 9.5–68