Sterling by Music Man - RICHARDSON-KFR-R2-B - Jason Richardson - Kokiri Forest - electric guitar - 1 pc

The Sterling by Music Man Richardson (RICHARDSON-KFR-R2-B) is a signature electric guitar designed to the exact requirements of virtuoso metal guitarist Jason Richardson.

The Sterling by Music Man Jason Richardson signature model is based on the Music Man Cutlass design, with refined details tailored for demanding, high-speed technique and modern progressive playing.

The finish called Kokiri Forest (a nod to the iconic The Legend of Zelda game series) pairs a striking emerald green with the distinctive figuring of a poplar burl veneer. This model is available in both 6-string and 7-string versions, sharing the same hardware and material specification.

Key features:

• Materials: Alder body with a poplar burl top veneer. The neck and fingerboard are made from roasted maple for excellent stability and a smooth, fast feel.
• Ergonomics: Custom contoured lower horn for comfortable access to all 24 frets. 25.5" (64.8 cm) scale length.
• Electronics: Two Sterling by Music Man humbuckers designed specifically for Jason Richardson. Active push-push 12 dB volume boost on the volume control, plus push-push coil-splitting on the tone control.
• Hardware: Modern two-point tremolo and Sterling locking tuners (4+2 layout on the 6-string version, 5+2 on the 7-string version).

Who is it for? This guitar is ideal for players looking for a more accessible alternative to premium USA Ernie Ball Music Man models while retaining the core features needed for progressive metal, technical lead work, fast rhythm playing, and precise modern tones.

Body: The alder body delivers a balanced, punchy response, while the poplar burl veneer adds a premium look that stands out on stage and in studio.

Neck & fingerboard: Roasted maple construction enhances stability and supports a slick, effortless feel for rapid runs, wide stretches, and accurate intonation across the full 24-fret range.

Electronics & controls: The signature humbuckers provide tight low end and articulate highs for high-gain clarity. Use the 12 dB boost for solos and the coil-split for brighter, more single-coil-like textures.

Hardware: The modern tremolo supports expressive vibrato and pitch effects, while locking tuners help keep tuning stable during aggressive playing and frequent trem use.