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James Trussart Steelcaster Deluxe Electric Guitar

James Trussart Steelcaster Deluxe Electric Guitar

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Experience a blend of vintage charm and modern craftsmanship with the James Trussart Steelcaster Deluxe Electric Guitar. This semi-hollowbody electric guitar stands out with its unique metal construction, offering both aesthetic appeal and a distinctive tonal character. Known for its meticulous attention to detail, the Steelcaster Deluxe is handcrafted in Los Angeles, ensuring each guitar is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

The Steelcaster Deluxe is built with a perforated steel top and back, a signature feature that contributes to its responsive tonal quality and lightweight feel. The maple neck and rosewood fingerboard provide a smooth playing experience, while the semi-hollow body design enhances resonance and sustain. Equipped with custom-wound Arcane pickups, this guitar delivers a wide range of tones suited for various music styles, from blues to rock.

Whether you're performing on stage or recording in the studio, the James Trussart Steelcaster Deluxe Electric Guitar offers a distinctive voice that is both versatile and expressive. Each guitar is meticulously assembled with premium components, ensuring reliability and superior sound quality. The combination of classic aesthetics and modern features makes this instrument a perfect choice for musicians seeking something truly unique.

Key Features:

Semi-hollowbody design with perforated steel top and back
Maple neck with rosewood fingerboard
Custom-wound Arcane pickups for versatile sound
Handcrafted in Los Angeles for quality and uniqueness
Lightweight construction for comfortable playability

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The Steelcaster Deluxe features steel fretboard binding and a nearly flat ebony neck, which differs from the more common rolled fretboards.
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Compared to many Fender Telecasters, the Trussart Steelcaster is regarded as an exceptional player and considered as much a piece of art as an instrument.
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Acquired for under $3,000, it's priced lower than a new Les Paul Standard, making it an affordable choice for those downsizing collections.
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The unique metal pickguard may cause discomfort as some users fear catching a fingernail on its edge, evoking a "nails on a chalkboard" sensation.
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Review: James Trussart Deluxe Steelcaster | WIRED

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The James Trussart Steelcaster Deluxe delivers a visually striking and tough-as-nails aesthetic, matched by its robust, twangy tone that punches through any mix. Its steel construction, while unique and eye-catching, limits tonal versatility, leaning towards a buzzy sound lacking the warmth of wood. Despite this, the craftsmanship is top-tier, boasting intricate detailing and a fast, comfortable neck. The custom, hot pickups provide a forceful sound, though the price is steep for a somewhat niche instrument. Ultimately, this guitar is perfect for those seeking a distinctive look and sound, though purists may miss the nuanced tones of traditional wooden guitars.

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Luke Pritchard

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The Kooks

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In this video of The Kooks playing the song "Naive" live at Glastonbury 2007, Luke Pritchard's electric guitar can be identified as a James Trussart Steelcaster Deluxe. It has a semi-hollow body and a wide pickup in the neck position, which distinguishes it from just the normal James Trussart Steelcaster model. Despite having the word "Deluxe" in the name, this guitar has more in common with a Fender Telecaster Custom. The finish appears to be "Rust O Matic.". The guitar can be seen at 0:26, and a great look at it at 2:06.

Lianne La Havas

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In this photo from a June 2013 Guitar Player ad, Lianne La Havas is holding her James Trussart Deluxe Steelcaster in Sea Foam Green. She is quoted as saying:

"I had always been skeptical of brand new guitars. I've always felt instruments should have a story behind them or a previous life in order to hear their character, until my Sea Foam Green Trussart found me. It has a depth and warmth of tone without compromising the overall detail of the sound; this is what I'd been searching for and didn't expect to fall in love so easily, not to mention the outer beauty and workmanship of this masterful guitar. I'm sold."

The Trussart website also lists the details of her specific guitar:

Sea Foam Green on Cream Deluxe SteelCaster with B16 Bigsby
Perforated Back
Paisley Engraved Pickguard and Headcap
62 Grey Stained Maple Neck and Fingerboard
Arcane Inc. Tele Bridge and TV Jones Classic Neck Pickups

In this Instagram photo from Feb 2013, she shows this guitar, newly purchased. She says:

"I done went and got me a new guitar in Hollywood last week. I've named him "Lil' Prince."

Tom Keifer

Singer, Guitarist

Cinderella

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Tom uses a James Trussart steelcaster deluxe live occasionally.

Jan Paternoster

Singer, Guitarist

The Black Box Revelation

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In this video, Jan can be seen in some songs playing the James Trussart Steelcaster Deluxe

Phil Hurley

Singer, Guitarist

Gigolo Aunts

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In the YouTube video "STONEHONEY - LIVE AT MUSIC CITY ROOTS - SMILE AGAIN," Phil Hurley is seen playing a James Trussart Steelcaster Deluxe Electric Guitar.