{"product_id":"preloved-ebmm-jason-richardson-cutlas-6","title":"PRELOVED MUSIC MAN Jason Richardson Cutlass","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePRELOVED MUSIC MAN Jason Richardson Cutlass – Serial S09874\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent preloved condition. Modified with an ENGL Hardtailer tremolo blocking system.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eErnie Ball Music Man Jason Richardson Cutlass\u003c\/strong\u003e is a serious high-performance instrument built around the exact sort of playability, upper-fret access and electronics you'd expect from Jason Richardson's signature model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for modern technical playing, the Richardson Cutlass combines a \u003cstrong\u003e25.5-inch scale, 15-inch fingerboard radius, 24 medium-jumbo stainless steel frets, roasted figured maple neck\u003c\/strong\u003e and a deeply contoured lower horn that makes the very top of the fingerboard genuinely accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular guitar is in \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent preloved condition\u003c\/strong\u003e and carries serial number \u003cstrong\u003eS09874\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has also been fitted with an \u003cstrong\u003eENGL Hardtailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the rear tremolo cavity, giving the floating Music Man tremolo an additional dive-only option when the Hardtailer is engaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Jason Richardson Signature Cutlass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jason Richardson Cutlass takes the familiar Music Man double-cutaway idea and pushes it firmly into modern high-performance territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe body shape is heavily refined around access and balance, with a specially contoured lower horn designed to make all \u003cstrong\u003e24 stainless steel frets\u003c\/strong\u003e easy to reach. The roasted figured maple neck uses a shallow, fast-playing carve and a flatter \u003cstrong\u003e15-inch radius\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the guitar feels purpose-built for quick position changes, wide bends and technical lead work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a premium Ernie Ball Music Man artist model rather than the Sterling by Music Man version, with the USA-made construction, hardware and electronics associated with the full Music Man line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCustom Music Man Humbuckers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Richardson Cutlass uses a pair of \u003cstrong\u003ecustom Music Man humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to cover the aggressive rhythm sound and clear top-end response required for Jason Richardson's playing style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe basic layout stays refreshingly simple:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge humbucker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge and neck humbuckers together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck humbucker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA three-way selector handles the pickup selection, but the push\/push controls add considerably more range than the simple layout initially suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePush\/Push Boost and Coil Split\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar features Music Man's \u003cstrong\u003eactive preamp\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a push\/push Volume control that engages a gain boost for instantly pushing the front end of an amp harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe push\/push Tone control provides \u003cstrong\u003epickup coil splitting\u003c\/strong\u003e, opening up brighter, leaner sounds when you want more definition or less output than the full humbuckers provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination makes the Richardson Cutlass much more versatile than a guitar built purely around high-gain playing. It can move from tight rhythm tones and saturated lead sounds into cleaner, more articulate textures without needing a complicated control layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eENGL Hardtailer Modification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar has been fitted with an \u003cstrong\u003eENGL Hardtailer tremolo blocking system\u003c\/strong\u003e in the rear tremolo cavity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hardtailer gives the floating tremolo an extra operating option. When engaged, it prevents the bridge from pulling sharp and effectively converts the tremolo to \u003cstrong\u003edive-only operation\u003c\/strong\u003e. The tremolo can still move downward normally, but upward travel is blocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis can be particularly useful for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop tuning without the rest of the strings immediately shifting out of tune\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping the guitar more stable if a string breaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking string changes easier on a floating tremolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want dive-bomb capability without needing the bridge to pull sharp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hardtailer can also be released, allowing the Music Man tremolo to return to its normal floating operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e the ENGL Hardtailer is an aftermarket addition and is not part of the original factory specification of the Jason Richardson Cutlass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRoasted Maple Neck and Stainless Steel Frets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efigured roasted maple neck\u003c\/strong\u003e is a major part of what makes these guitars feel so good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusic Man combines the roasted neck with a hand-rubbed gunstock oil and wax finish rather than a thick gloss coating, giving the back of the neck a smooth, natural feel under the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou also get \u003cstrong\u003e24 medium-jumbo stainless steel frets\u003c\/strong\u003e. Stainless frets are extremely resistant to wear and provide a smooth surface for bending, while the 15-inch radius keeps the fingerboard feeling modern and relatively flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculpted \u003cstrong\u003efive-bolt neck joint\u003c\/strong\u003e and extended lower cutaway help make the highest frets much easier to reach than on a more traditional double-cutaway design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFloating Music Man Tremolo and Locking Tuners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe original \u003cstrong\u003eMusic Man floating tremolo\u003c\/strong\u003e remains fitted to the guitar, now working in conjunction with the added ENGL Hardtailer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the headstock you'll find \u003cstrong\u003eSchaller M6-IND locking tuners\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping make restringing quicker and keeping the tuning setup tidy and dependable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a guitar that still offers the expressive range of a floating tremolo when required, but with the added option of quickly changing the bridge behaviour using the Hardtailer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is in \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent preloved condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: \u003cstrong\u003eS09874\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent overall cosmetic condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eENGL Hardtailer installed in the rear tremolo cavity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Music Man floating tremolo retained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly minor signs of normal previous use expected on a preloved instrument\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer closely to our photos, which form part of the condition description for this actual guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErnie Ball Music Man Jason Richardson Cutlass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJason Richardson signature model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number \u003cstrong\u003eS09874\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25.5-inch scale length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15-inch fingerboard radius\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFigured roasted maple neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGunstock oil and hand-rubbed wax neck finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 medium-jumbo stainless steel frets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom contoured lower horn for high-fret access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-bolt sculpted neck joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual custom Music Man humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-way pickup selector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Music Man active preamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush\/push Volume control with gain boost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush\/push Tone control with coil split\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusic Man floating tremolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchaller M6-IND locking tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAftermarket ENGL Hardtailer tremolo blocking system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardtailer allows switchable dive-only tremolo operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent preloved condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the Ernie Ball Music Man or Sterling version?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003eErnie Ball Music Man Jason Richardson Cutlass\u003c\/strong\u003e, not the lower-priced Sterling by Music Man version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the serial number?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe serial number of this actual guitar is \u003cstrong\u003eS09874\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the ENGL Hardtailer do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen engaged, the \u003cstrong\u003eENGL Hardtailer prevents the floating tremolo from pulling upward\u003c\/strong\u003e, effectively converting it to dive-only operation. This can make drop tuning, string changes and dealing with a broken string much easier on a floating bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the tremolo permanently converted to a hardtail?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The original Music Man floating tremolo is still fitted. The Hardtailer can be engaged for dive-only operation or released so the tremolo can function as a normal floating system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Jason Richardson Cutlass have stainless steel frets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The model uses \u003cstrong\u003e24 medium-jumbo stainless steel frets\u003c\/strong\u003e, paired with a relatively flat 15-inch fingerboard radius for modern playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have a coil split?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The push\/push Tone control provides \u003cstrong\u003ecoil splitting\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the push\/push Volume control activates the onboard gain boost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat condition is this guitar in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe'd describe it as being in \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent preloved condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. The main non-original feature is the ENGL Hardtailer installed in the rear tremolo cavity. Please check the photos for the cosmetic condition of the actual guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ePRELOVED Music Man Jason Richardson Cutlass\u003c\/strong\u003e is a serious option for players looking for a premium modern guitar with fast playability, versatile active electronics and the added practicality of the ENGL Hardtailer tremolo system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisit us at \u003cstrong\u003eColemans Music in South Melbourne\u003c\/strong\u003e to check it out, or shop online with \u003cstrong\u003eFast Shipping Aus Wide\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eA place for players — new, used, traded, upgraded.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ERNIE BALL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48272184999988,"sku":"210000078586","price":5899.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/5386\/3220\/files\/PRELOVED-MUSIC-MAN-Jason-Richardson-Cutlass-1.jpg?v=1789699725","url":"https:\/\/www.colemansmusic.com.au\/products\/preloved-ebmm-jason-richardson-cutlas-6","provider":"Colemans Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}