Ernie Ball Music Man Jason Richardson Cutlass HT 7-String Electric Guitar Water Temple

Massive sonic range meets uncompromising precision in the Ernie Ball Music Man Jason Richardson Cutlass HT 7-string electric guitar, engineered to meet the demands of one of the most electrifying players in modern metal. Built to Jason’s exacting standards, this 7-string powerhouse delivers every note with surgical clarity, from thunderous low-end riffs to lightning-fast upper-register runs. It pairs a resonant alder body with a solid buckeye burl top for balanced tone and striking visual impact, while a roasted figured maple neck and ebony fingerboard ensure speed, stability and control across the entire scale. Custom Jason Richardson HT pickups, a push/push active gain boost and versatile coil-splitting provide an expansive tonal palette, and a Modern Classic tremolo guarantees precise, fluid pitch control. Now available in the mesmerizing new Water Temple and Death Mountain finishes, the 7-string Jason Richardson Artist Series Cutlass HT delivers technical freedom and stage-ready performance without compromise.

Alder Body and Buckeye Burl Top for Extended-Range Articulation

The Cutlass HT 7-String’s solid alder body provides a focused, resonant tonal foundation with tight lows, clear highs and an articulate midrange that handles the additional low string with clarity. A solid buckeye burl top adds visual depth and subtle harmonic complexity, ensuring that each string articulates evenly. Exposed maple binding along the body’s edge adds refined contrast, while the high-gloss polyester finish maintains resonance and durability for demanding tour schedules and intensive studio sessions.

Roasted Figured Maple Neck and Ebony Fretboard for Stability and Speed

A roasted figured maple neck offers enhanced stability and note definition, critical for maintaining precision across a 7-string layout. The flat/thin C profile facilitates fast, fluid movement, while the 15" radius ebony fingerboard provides a smooth surface for bends and legato techniques. 24 stainless steel frets deliver exceptional durability and low-friction articulation, and the compensated 1.875" melamine nut ensures accurate intonation across the extended scale. Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed wax finishes complete the neck, giving it a responsive, broken-in feel from the first play.

Jason Richardson HT Pickups With Active Electronics for Maximum Clarity

Exclusive Jason Richardson HT humbuckers are voiced for high output, dynamic response and clear note separation across all seven strings. The bridge pickup delivers powerful lows with clear, defined highs while the neck pickup features HT coil-tap technology for authentic single-coil tones without thinness. Active electronics buffer the signal, providing a 20+ dB gain boost via the push/push volume control, while a push/push tone control enables coil splitting. Together, these features give 7-string players precise, versatile tones from clean articulation to saturated modern gain.

Modern Hardware for Reliable Tuning and Expressive Control

Music Man’s Modern Classic tremolo ensures smooth, controlled pitch manipulation and stable return-to-pitch performance. Schaller locking tuners reinforce tuning accuracy, and a five-bolt neck joint enhances sustain while improving upper-fret access on the extended fingerboard. Black hardware and knurled aluminum dome-top knobs complement the guitar’s modern aesthetic and robust construction, making the 7-string Cutlass HT road-ready and reliable.

A Pro-Grade 7-String Cutlass Built for Maximum Expression

Handcrafted in the USA and shipped in a Mono softshell case, the Ernie Ball Music Man Jason Richardson Cutlass HT 7-string electric guitar is built for players seeking precision, power and expressive range. Every element—from the resonant tonewoods and ultra-stable neck to the HT pickups and flexible active electronics—is designed to preserve clarity and articulation, even under intricate technique and high-gain intensity. Whether navigating extended-range riffs, dialing in massive modern tones or exploring complex clean textures, the Cutlass HT 7-string delivers a performance-grade instrument without compromise.