Ernie Ball Music Man Jason Richardson 7 String Artist Series Cutlass HT | Kokiri Forest

The Ernie Ball Music Man Jason Richardson 7 HT in Kokiri Forest is one of the most advanced modern 7-string guitars available today — built for speed, precision, and progressive metal performance. Featuring a lightweight alder body with a buckeye burl maple top, this Artist Series model blends boutique aesthetics with the technical reliability Music Man is known for.

The roasted figured maple neck with ebony fretboard is carved for ultra-fast playability, offering effortless access to all 24 stainless steel frets thanks to the sculpted extended cutaway. This Kokiri Forest finish is one of Music Man’s most striking colours — deep, vibrant, and highly sought after by collectors and modern players.

At the core of this guitar are the exclusive Jason Richardson HT humbuckers, designed for maximum clarity, tight low end, and aggressive punch. The HT bridge pickup delivers massive output with exceptional note separation, while the HT neck pickup offers a rich, expressive voice with a superior coil-tap that produces a powerful, authentic single-coil sound. A push/push volume boost adds up to 20dB for solos or high-gain rhythm work, and the push/push tone knob handles coil-splitting with ease.

Combined with a custom Music Man tremolo system, premium tonewoods, and master-level craftsmanship, the Jason Richardson Signature 7 HT is a top-tier choice for shredders, progressive metal players, djent guitarists, and anyone looking for a high-performance 7-string with unmatched versatility.

If you’re searching for a modern 7-string that blends boutique looks, cutting-edge electronics, and exceptional playability, the Jason Richardson 7 HT in Kokiri Forest is one of the best guitars on the market.

Model: Jason Richardson 7-String Cutlass HT
Size: 12-7/8" wide, 1-5/8" thick, 38-1/8" long (32.7 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 96.8 cm long)
Body Wood: Alder with buckeye burl top
Body Finish: High gloss polyester
Bridge: Custom 7-string Music Man® floating tremolo, made of black or gold plated, hardened steel with black or gold plated steel saddles
Scale Length: 25-1/2" (64.8 cm)
Neck Radius: 15" (38.1 cm)
Headstock Size: Only 6-7/8" (17.5 cm) long
Frets: 24 - Medium Jumbo profile, Stainless Steel
Neck Width: 1-7/8" (47.6 mm) at nut, 2-19/32" (65.9 mm) at last fret
Neck Wood: Figured roasted maple
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fret Markers: Dot inlay
Neck Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
Tuning Machines: Schaller M6-IND locking
Truss Rod: Adjustable - no component or string removal
Neck Attachment: 5 bolt, sculpted neck joint
Electronic Shielding: Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum control cover
Controls: Custom Music Man® active preamp w/ Silent Circuit; 25kohm push/push volume POT for gain boost, 500kohm push/push tone POT for pickup coil splitting - 0.022uf tone cap; 3-way pickup selector switch
Switching: 3-way toggle pickup selector; Push/push volume knob engages boost
Pickups: HH - Music Man Custom 7 string humbucking pickups, Ceramic magnets
Case: Original EBMM/MONO Case