James Trussart steel guitars..........

Love 'em. They don't sound like metal guitars - surprisingly woody, but with a unique vibe that is distincively Trussart. They do NOT sound bright or thin - more like super resonant & alive. The rusty ones sound a lil' better IMHO - but it's subjective like all things. Until you play one, you have no idea . . .

SO PLAY ONE!!!

 

I once played one a few years back straight into a Mojave head and a Mojave 2x12 it was the best setup I have ever played, which is saying a lot for a pedalhead like me.

The guitar was a rusty metal tele with Duncan Antiquities in it

 

played one (with extreme prejudice in the -) and absolutely loved it.

i live to be wrong. it sounded, felt/played great.

 

That's cool!

 

They're great....I've visited his shop (down the road from me) and they've got a great operation. The tone is definitely different. Great in its own way. One thing that surprised me is that they don't make many of the parts. The bodies and necks are all outsourced. The guys in Trussarts shop assemble them and do all the aging stuff, setup, etc.

 

steelcaster.

 

I love them. Played them all and don't have a fave. I regret not getting one back in 99 when they were a lot cheaper. There was a Dragon Steel Top here in Austin that was stunning. FWIW, James is super cool to deal with, and answered every one of my emails.

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I'd love to have one... doesn't matter what model, either

 

I was on James' website and was astounded at his product line and all the new combinations of guitars he has. He's really doing great work that has a unique metal flair on a classic themed guitar.


From a spec point, the only thing I don't like is the skinny 1 5/8 nut and old school 7 inch radius.

 

That's interesting, I wonder how much the effect of the ageing has on the tone, and whether it would be possible to be able to get a discount version for us with no money.

 

Couldn't agree more! I bought my first Trussart from Datguytim - a Steel Deville. I've since added two more - a Steelcaster and Steelcaster Deluxe! I can't say enough good things about Trussart guitars. Unique takes on classic tones/models. Absolutely amazing.

 

I was at NAMM, in '99 or so, with a mission to buy a special instrument. James had the nicest/coolest/vibey-est guitars on the floor. I got a rusty Steelcaster that is an amazing, inspiring instrument - I love it. And James was very cool to deal with.
The problem?
I want more!
Steelcaster Deluxe w/ Bigsby, holey back and filtertrons maybe...
I'd love to try one of his resonator guitars...
An etched steeltop...

 

James is one of the nicest, most down to earth guys you could ever meet.

He also has very good taste in paint and clears...

I want to get one of his guitars one day and I'm sure I will. We are practically neighbors.

 

Here's one of my favorites: