James Trussart is an incredibly innovative guitar maker who specialises in custom built steel-bodied guitars, basses and violins in an array of finishes, reminiscent of shiny chrome resonator instruments and rusty, weathered or fossilized discarded machinery.
Having built guitars since the 1980′s he now honed his unique guitar making skills to such an extent that he has managed to capture the imagination of some seriously respected guitarists including Paul Simon, Eric Clapton, Billy Gibbons, Joe Walsh, Jack White, Joe Perry, Tom Morello, Billy Corgan and James Hetfield. The tone produced by these guitars is so distinctive that Trussart guitars have now become ‘must-have’ instruments for many influential artists.
Thanks to Jon at Guitar Noize for turning me on to these little beauties!
Check out some of the kick ass models below.
The SteelPhonic
The Steelphonic
The SteelPhonic is a classic single cutaway design with a Hollow steel body and a wood neck that is both beautiful to look at and to play. Designed to capture the ringing, metallic tones of classic resonator guitars, while having the feel and playability of an electric.
The Steelcaster
The Deluxe Steelcaster has the look and feel of a vintage Fender Stratocaster while also featuring a hollow steel body and custom metal appointments. The steel while also being the perfect medium to display the beautiful Trussart custom finishes also has unique tonal advantages.
The Steeldeville
The SteelDeville is a classic single cutaway design with a Hollow steel body and a wood neck. The 24.5†scale length and vintage components make this instrument feel like home the minute you lay your hands on it.
The Deluxe Steelcaster
The Trussart Steelcaster tone is a uniquely annunciated sound that, combined with the resonant qualities of the hollow steel body can range from sweet, crystal clear tones to aggressive screaming lead tones.
Steel O Matic Antique Silver Snakeskin
This stratocaster inspired beauty features a unique snakeskin engraved pickguard, headcap and top 62 maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard, synchronized tremolo and Arcane Inc. strat pickups. This particular guitar was available at the Frankfurt Musik Messe for a meer $5548.
Visit www.jamestrussart.com for more information and photos of these incredible guitars.
