Detail 01
25.5–27 in multi-scale
The scale length varies across the fretboard.
Product detailSKU #1500000476055
Ernie Ball Music ManJason Richardson Cutlass HT 8-String Electric Guitar - Death Mountain
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A USA-made, multi-scale 8-string Jason Richardson signature built around active HT humbuckers, a hardtail bridge, and a 25.5–27 in scale range.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Extended-range players
- Players seeking a multi-scale hardtail 8-string
- Modern high-gain and articulate clean tones
- Players who want active electronics with gain boost and coil-splitting options
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need a six- or seven-string guitar
- Players who prefer a tremolo bridge
- Left-handed players
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
20+ dB adjustable gain boost
The proprietary active preamp provides an adjustable boost through the push/push volume control.
Detail 03
HT coil-tap technology
The neck humbucker offers coil-splitting through the push/push tone control.
Detail 04
Modern Classic hardtail bridge
The bridge is fixed rather than tremolo-equipped.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a right-handed 8-string with a 25.5–27 in multi-scale design.
- 02The guitar uses active electronics, including a 20+ dB adjustable gain boost.
- 03Its Modern Classic bridge is a hardtail design.
- 04A Mono softshell case is included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many strings does the Jason Richardson Cutlass HT have?
It has eight strings.
02What is the scale length?
It uses a 25.5–27 in multi-scale design.
03Does it have active electronics?
Yes. It has a proprietary preamp with a 20+ dB adjustable gain boost.
04What case is included?
It ships with a Mono softshell case.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- HH
4 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets
- 24
- Number of Strings
- 8
- Scale Length
- 25.5"–27" multy-scale
6 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Death Mountain, Kokiri Forest, Water Temple
- Country of Origin
- USA
- Body Material
- Alder
- Top Material
- Buckeye burl
- Body Shape
- Cutlass
- Neck Wood
- Roasted figured maple
6 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Korena Special
- false
- Product Type
- Electric guitar
- Tier
- platinum
- Source Id
- site51500000476055
- Prop65
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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