Description

Engineered to meet the demands of Jason Richardson’s virtuosic technique, the 6-string Artist Series Cutlass features a custom-contoured lower horn for superior access to all 24 frets, along with a roasted maple neck and rosewood fingerboard. The design delivers articulate, dynamic performance with custom high-output artist humbuckers, a push-push volume boost, a push-push coil-split, and a modern tremolo. Crafted from an Alder body with a striking Poplar Burl veneer top.

Few contemporary guitarists in the rock and metal genres can rival the remarkable diversity found in Jason Richardson’s musical accomplishments. His collaborations span an impressive array of esteemed acts, including Born of Osiris, Chelsea Grin, All Shall Perish, Polyphia, Veil of Maya, and All That Remains, allowing him to explore unprecedented heights of six-string creativity. The Richard guitar, crafted by Sterling by Music Man, embodies Jason’s signature heavy, technical, and intensely powerful riffage, offering listeners an extraordinary auditory journey filled with exhilarating musical innovation.

This signature instrument is equipped with locking tuners, a Modern Tremolo, and high-output humbuckers, ensuring a captivating sonic experience. It features push-push volume boost and coil tap tone controls, allowing for an expanded dynamic range and rich sustain. The alder body is elegantly topped with a poplar burl veneer, seamlessly connected to a roasted maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, delivering a well-rounded sound profile with deep lows and sparkling highs. Guitar enthusiasts at GN Music wholeheartedly agree that the Richardson model is the perfect choice for those eager to merge thunderous breakdowns with electrifying leads on a truly formidable six-string instrument.

An aural assemblage

Luthiers at Sterling had their work cut out for them to deliver a versatile instrument that would hold up to the heaviest aural assaults. The alder body delivers rich, warm lows, fierce mids, and resounding sustain. A roasted maple neck complements the alder’s sustaining qualities with a balanced projection, tight across every register with excellent note separation and a permeating brightness. Rosewood makes up the fingerboard, adding its iconic glassy luster, alongside a saccharine voicing that never gets muddy. Taken together, these tonewoods blend substance, presence, and crystalline clarity to keep your sound well defined without sacrificing force.

Versatile tonal control

Sterling’s meticulously crafted humbuckers are designed to excel in both high-heat performance and subtle nuances. Each guitar features individual control knobs for volume and tone, complemented by a versatile 3-way selector switch for enhanced playability. Notably, a push-push volume toggle instantly provides a remarkable 12dB boost, while the multifunctional tone knob offers coil tap capabilities. With an expansive dynamic range, increased sustain, and the option for coil-splitting at your fingertips, you can effortlessly shape your unique sound with confidence and creativity. Enjoy the freedom to express yourself musically like never before!

Maximum expression

Roasted maple offers remarkable advantages beyond its exceptional tonal properties. As a neck wood, its impressive structural stability and roasted characteristics render it remarkably resilient against twisting and warping, making it an ideal choice for gigging musicians, frequent travelers, and those living in tropical climates. The sleek profile and 16-inch fingerboard radius provide a comfortable playing experience, perfect for unleashing the full potential of all seven strings. The secure 5-bolt attachment guarantees both structural integrity and tonal brilliance, allowing for unrestricted access to all 24 frets on the rosewood fingerboard. Additionally, the modern tremolo system unlocks an immense range of expressive possibilities—from subtle nuances to bold divebombs—enhanced further by the inclusion of locking tuners. This thoughtful design, combined with the 25.5-inch scale length, ensures you can focus wholeheartedly on what truly matters: creating beautiful music.

Tech Specs

• General
• Number of Strings6
• Left-/Right-handedRight-handed

• Body

• Body TypeSolidbody
• Body ShapeJason Richardson Signature Richardson7
• Body MaterialAlder
• Top MaterialPoplar Burl
• Body FinishSatin
• ColorKokiri Forest

• Neck

• Neck MaterialRoasted Maple
• Neck Joint5-way Bolt-on
• Radius16″
• Fingerboard MaterialRosewood
• Fingerboard InlayWhite Dots
• Number of Frets24
• Fret TypeMedium Jumbo
• Scale Length25.5″
• Scale Length TypeStandard-scale
• Nut MaterialPolyphenylene Sulfide