Description
Player’s Perspective
Born of tradition, class, and decades of refining a tried and true design, the Music Man Cutlass model expertly combines vintage sounds with modern playability and craftsmanship, and this Jason Richardson signature axe follows suit while being tuned to Richardson’s exact preferences. Right off the bat, the gorgeous Majora Purple color on the stunningly unique piece of buckeye burl and tasteful gold hardware draws your attention immediately – this guitar is simply gorgeous.
As with the standard Cutlass model, the tried-and-true tonewood combination of an alder body with a heavily-figured, dark-roasted maple neck results in a snappy and trebly top end, paired with a resonant and punchy bottom acoustically. The rich acoustic resonance of the guitar pairs well with the custom EBMM ceramic magnet humbuckers, which can go anywhere from clean to mean with the array of controls: there’s a push/push gain boost and a coil-split on the pots along with an active preamp. Although simple in pickup layout, this guitar is equipped for a vast range of tones.
The versatility of this Richardson model is only to be outdone by the silky smooth feel of the entire guitar. The neck is satin-finished and plays fast and effortlessly. And to improve this iconic model even further, the Jason Richardson has a custom-contoured lower horn for further access to 24 frets.
Details
The Ernie Ball Music Man Jason Richardson Artist Series Cutlass guitar is the latest collaboration between the award-winning Ernie Ball Music Man design team and the multitalented virtuoso guitarist and composer Jason Richardson. Featuring innovative design characteristics engineered specifically for Jason’s exacting technique, the Richardson Artist Series Cutlass offers unique features and aesthetics that will give players a fresh look at one of our most popular models.
All-New Cutlass
Built to Jason Richardson’s exact specifications, the Cutlass incorporates a multitude of design features to further enhance comfortability, playability, and overall performance.
Roasted Neck
Features a roasted figured maple neck and headstock with Schaller locking tuners.
Custom Pickups
Ernie Ball Music Man bridge and neck pickups are custom wound offering heavy rhythm tones and a clear and bright top end for endless soloing.
