Bass of the Week: James Trussart SteelCaster Bass
One of the most interesting booths we visited at the NAMM Show this year was James Trussart Custom Guitars. The L.A.-based luthier takes a different approach to building instruments and uses steel for his bodies,…
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One of the most interesting booths we visited at the NAMM Show this year was James Trussart Custom Guitars. The L.A.-based luthier takes a different approach to building instruments and uses steel for his bodies, often giving them a rusted finish. “I’ve always liked the look and feel of old guitars, believing them to have a life beyond that of their creator,” says Trussart, “and I wanted to somehow emulate that effect…
Specs
Body
Hollow Steel Body with perforated front and back
Neck
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale
34″
Pickups
Arcane Inc. Hand Wound P/J
Electronics
Custom Active Preamp
Bridge
4-Saddle
