Rich Robinson (The Black Crowes)

“The SteelDeville is the only guitar with more Mojo

and more sustain than a 50’s Les Paul.”

~ Danny B. Harvey (The Head Cat)

“Nobody appreciates classic guitars more than I, and

Trussart’s are true classics. They look and feel

familiar, but have a voice that is truly unique. The only

modern classics that i have found.”

~ Richard Fortus (Guns N’ Roses)

“A Trussart is more than a guitar, it is a piece of

art. When that is combined with a unique tone and a

comfortable feel, you begin to find a voice you didn’t

know you had. You start to find songs. ”

~ Kirk Douglas (The Roots)

“Just a note to let you know we’re thrashin’ them

blues on the FINE JAMES TRUSSART silver 6-string.

It’s funky. The tone is the thing…and this instrument

has got some tone.”

~ Billy F Gibbons (ZZ TOP)

“I’ve been playing Trussart’s for 20 years.

his guitars are constantly evolving into incredibly

versatile and even cooler looking instruments.”

~ Rich Robinson (The Black Crowes)

“I literally believe this guitar makes me play better. I

love the combination of ultra-articulate attack and full-

bodied sustain. The subtle metallic resonance—that

extra midrange peachiness—telegraphs articulation

details. I think that’s dueto: a combination of the guitar’s

innate sustain, the perfect fretwork, the way subtle

neck bends complement finger vibrato, and the gratifying

‘feedback loop’ created when the metal body hums against

your chest.”

~ Joe Gore (Tom Waits, PJ Harvey, Tracy Chapman)

“With country, blues, classic rock, and alternative artists all singing the

praises of these exceptional instruments, combined with the fact that only

about 300 instruments are produced each year, the value, collectibility

and pedigree of the Trussart brand will certainly endure.”

~ The Robb Report Collection December 2007

About James Trussart

Keith Richards

Quotations from James Trussart Players

James HetfieldBob Dylan

Doyle BramhallSheryl Crow, Eric Clapton

Chris SpeddingRoxy Music

Bill BellJason Mraz

Rosie FloresRick NielsenCheap Trick

Sonny Landreth Audley FreedSheryl Crow

Cat Power Brian Ray (Paul McCartney) and Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow)

Geezer ButlerBlack Sabbath

Freddy KoellaBob Dylan, k. d. lang

Jean-Louis Aubert

Jon Brion

Rob AckroydFlorence +

the Machine

Johnny Hallyday

Shannon McNally

AndrewStockdaleWolfmother

Taj Mahal

Phil Hurley Billy Squier

Brendan Benson The Raconteurs

Jan Paternoster Black Box Revelation

Tom MorelloRage Against The Machine

Sheryl Crow

Luke Pritchard The Kooks

CC AdcockLil’ Band O’ Gold

Robbie Shakespeare

Lianne La Havas

Amadou & Mariam

Doug PettiboneJohn Mayer

Billy CorganSmashing Pumpkins

Robert Cray Mike CampbellTom Petty and the

Heartbreakers

Paul Simon

Charlie Sexton

James Trussart began crafting metal violins, dulcimers

and hurdy gurdies in France in the late 1970’s before

switching his focus to guitars. He is one of the few

builders who has broken the mold of traditional guitar

making. Settled in Los Angeles since 2000, he provides

rare and collectible handcrafted instruments.

Working with steel as his primary material, he produces

instruments that are as unique in appearance as they

are in tone.

Ziggy Marley Eric Clapton Joe PerryAerosmith

James WilliamsonIggy & the Stooges

Emily RobisonThe Dixie Chicks

Jason MozerskyBen Harper

Lucinda Williams

Em

ily I

sacso

n

• Bolt-On Maple Neck (Grey, Tobacco Red, or Vintage Yellow stained) Koa is also available as an option.• Neck Shape - ‘62 Standard or Fat ‘52• Rosewood or Maple Fingerboard, Ebony is also offered as an option. • 25-1/2” Scale• 1-5/8” Wide Nut• 9.5” Radius• 3 or 6 Saddle Vintage Bridge• TonePros® / Kluson® Tuners• Arcane Inc./Trussart® Single Coils are Standard, and TV Jones® pickups are also available

• Weight 7.1 to 8.1 pounds depending on perforation and pickup options• Setup with Dunlop 10 to 46 gauge strings (other gauges available upon request)• Frets #6105 (narrow-tall)• Made In America• Lefty’s available• Baritone also available• Patent Pending• Includes a James Trussart signed Certificate of Authenticity• High quality G&G® Hard Case is included in the price of the instrument

Antique Copper Roses Engraved

Rust on Cream Paisley B-Bender

Red Star

Three Tone Ganja Engraved Holey

Rust O Matic Cream Star

Antique Silver Roses Engraved Shiny Nickel Holey

Rust on Cream Gator Engraved Holey LEFTY Antique Silver Paisley Engraved

Rust O Matic

SteelCastertm

Rust on Cream Snakeskin Engraved

• Bolt-On Maple Neck (Grey, Tobacco Red, or Vintage Yellow stained) Koa is also offered as an option.• Neck Shape - ‘62 Standard or Fat ‘52• Rosewood or Maple Fingerboard, Ebony is also offered as an option. • 25-1/2” Scale• 1-5/8” Wide Nut• 9.5” Radius• Frets #6105 (narrow-tall)• 3 or 6 Saddle Vintage Bridge• TonePros® / Kluson® Tuners • Arcane Inc./Trussart® Single Coils are Standard, and TV Jones® pickups are also available• Weight 7.1 to 8.1 pounds depending on perforation and pickup options

• Setup with Dunlop 10 to 46 gauge strings (other gauges available upon request)• Made In America• Lefty’s available• Baritone also available• Patent Pending• Includes a James Trussart signed Certificate of Authenticity• High quality G&G® Hard Case is included in the price of the instrument

Deluxe SteelCastertm

Cream on Red Roses Engraved

Rust on Cream Gator Engraved

Black on Cream Roses EngravedAntique Silver Snakeskin Engraved

Rust O Matic

Antique Silver Dragon Engraved

Sea Foam Green on Cream Paisley Engraved Antique Silver Paisley Engraved

Titanic Green Gator Engraved

Antique Copper Roses Engraved

• Alder Body or Sugar Pine Body with a recessed Metal top. Other options, including Pine Body with a Driftwood Finish are also available upon request.• Bolt-On Maple Neck.• Neck Shape - ‘62 or Fat ‘52• Rosewood or Maple Fingerboard, Ebony is also offered as an option. • 25-1/2” Scale• 1-5/8” Wide Nut• 9.5” Radius

• Frets #6105 (narrow-tall) • 3 or 6 Saddle Vintage Bridge• TonePros® / Kluson® Tuners• Arcane Inc./Trussart® Single Coils are Standard, are also available• Setup with Dunlop 10 to 46 gauge strings (other gauges available upon request)• Weight 7 to 8 pounds depending on pickups• Made In America• Lefty’s available• Baritone also available

• Patent Pending• Includes a James Trussart signed Certificate of Authenticity• High quality G&G® Hard Case is included in the price of the instrument

Antique Silver Gator EngravedDriftwood Finish


Antique Silver Paisley EngravedRosewood Body & Neck

Antique Silver Paisley Engraved LEFTYCadillac Green Finish

Antique Silver Paisley EngravedSatin Black Finish

Antique Silver Paisley EngravedDriftwood Finish

SteelTopCastertm

Antique Silver Paisley EngravedSea Foam Green Finish

Antique Silver Snakeskin EngravedDriftwood Finish

Antique Silver Roses EngravedOcean Blue Relic’d Finish


Steel O Matictm

• Alder Body or Sugar Pine Body with a recessed Metal top. Driftwood Finish (with Sugar Pine Body) and other options available upon request.• Bolt-On Maple Neck with a recessed Steel Head Cap.• Neck Shape - 62’ Standard • Maple or Rosewood Fingerboard, Ebony is also available as an option. • 25-1/2” Scale• 1-5/8” Wide Nut• 9.5” Radius• Frets #6105 (narrow-tall)• Synchronized Vintage Style Tremolo, Floyd Rose Tremolo is also available.• Controls- Volume, Tone, Tone and a 5-Way. Custom switching options are also available• 3 Arcane Inc./Trussart® Single Coils, 1 Humbucker and 2 single coils are also available• Weight 7 to 8 pounds depending on pickup and Bridge Options• Setup with Dunlop 10 to 46 gauge strings (other gauges available upon request)• Made In America• Lefty’s available• Patent Pending• Includes a James Trussart signed Certificate of Authenticity• High quality G&G® Hard Case is included in the price of the instrument


Antique Silver Paisley EngravedOcean Blue Relic’d Finish

Rust on Cream Paisley EngravedCream Relic’d Finish

Antique Silver Dragon EngravedDriftwood Finish

Antique Silver Red Roses EngravedCream on Red Finish

Antique Silver HoleySatin Black Finish

Antique Silver Gator Engraved LEFTY Satin Black Finish



• Chambered Pine or Alder body with a recessed Metal top. Driftwood Finish is available with Chambered Pine body.• Bolt-On Maple Neck with a chambered Pine or Alder Body, with a recessed Steel Head Cap.• Neck Shape - 62’• Rosewood or Maple Fingerboard, Ebony is also available as an option. • 25-1/2” Scale• 1-5/8” Wide Nut• 9.5” Radius• Frets #6105 (Medium Jumbo)• Controls- Volume, Volume, Tone and a 3-Way. Custom switching options are also available

• Arcane Inc./Trussart® JazzMaster Pickup or Jazz-90• Weight 7 to 8 pounds depending on pickup and Bridge Options• JazzMaster / Mastery Bridge• Setup with Dunlop 10 to 46 gauge strings (other gauges available upon request)• Made In America• Lefty’s available• Patent Pending• Includes a James Trussart signed Certificate of Authenticity• High quality G&G® Hard Case is included in the price of the instrument


SteelTeleMaster Antique Silver Gator EngravedDriftwood Finish

Antique Silver Gator Engraved LEFTYSatin Black Finish

Reverse SteelMaster Antique Silver Paisley Engraved Ocean Blue Relic’d Finish

Antique Silver Snakeskin Engraved Cadillac Green Finish

Antique Silver Gator EngravedSatin Black Finish


SteelMastertmAntique Silver Gator Engraved

Driftwood Finish

Shiny Gold Gator EngravedGold Finish

Rust O Matic Deluxe SteelCaster

Rust O Matic SteelDeville

Satin Black Deluxe SteelCaster

Antique Silver Holey | Satin Black SteelCaster Bass

Satin Black Deluxe SteelCasterSatin Black SteelReso

Rust O Matic Deluxe SteelCaster

Antique Silver Square PerforatedSatin Black SteelCaster

Pinstriped

Antique Silver Holey | Satin Black SteelDeville

Cream on Red SteelCaster Rust on Cream Roses Deluxe SteelCaster

Antique Silver | Satin Black SteelTopCasterSatin Black SteelDeville

• Hollow Steel Body• Bolt-On Maple Neck with a Recessed Steel Head Cap• Neck Shape - ‘59 Standard, ‘60 available upon request• Rosewood or Maple Fingerboard, Ebony is also available as an option • Aluminum or Vintage Cream bindings available upon request• 24-3/4” Scale• 1-5/8” Wide Nut

• 12” Radius• Frets #6130 (Medium Jumbo)• Tune-O-Matic (TonePros®), Bigsby® Tremolos B7 is also available as an option.• Controls- 2 Volume, 2 Tone and a 3-Way Toggle switch. Custom Switching Options are also Available.• Arcane Inc./Trussart® Humbucker Standard, and TV Jones® pickups are also available• Weight 8 to 9 Pounds Depending On Perforation, bridge and Pickups

• Setup with Dunlop 10 to 46 gauge strings (other gauges available upon request)• Made In America• Lefty’s available• Patent Pending• Includes a James Trussart signed Certificate of Authenticity• High quality G&G® Hard Case is included in the price of the instrument Rust on Cream Gator EngravedAntique Silver Gator Engraved

Rust on Cream Roses EngravedRust on Cream Alligator Engraved Rust O Matic



SteelDevilletm

Shiny Nickel Holey

Rust on Cream Snakeskin Engraved Holey

SteelToptm

• Chambered Alder or Mahogany Body with a recessed Metal top. Other options available upon request.• Bolt-On Maple Neck with a chambered Alder body or a Mahogany Neck with a chambered Mahogany Body, both with a recessed Steel Head Cap.• Neck Shape- ‘59 Standard, ‘60 available upon request• Rosewood or Maple Fingerboard, Ebony is also available as an option • Aluminum or Vintage Cream bindings available upon request• 24-3/4” Scale• 1-5/8” Wide Nut• 12” Radius• Frets #6130 (Medium Jumbo)• Tune-O-Matic Standard (TonePros®), Wraparound and Bigsby® Tremolos are also available.• Controls- Volume, Volume, Tone and a 3-Way. Custom switching options are also available• Arcane Inc./Trussart® Humbucker Standard, and TV Jones® Pickups are also available• Weight 7 to 8 pounds depending on pickup and Bridge Options• Setup with Dunlop 10 to 46 gauge strings (other gauges available upon request)• Made In America• Lefty’s available• Patent Pending• Includes a James Trussart signed Certificate of Authenticity• High quality G&G® Hard Case is included in the price of the instrument Antique Silver Gator Engraved

Cadillac Green Finish

Antique Silver Gator EngravedClear Satin Finish on Mahogany

Antique Silver Snakeskin EngravedClear Gloss Finish on Flamed Koa

Antique Silver Roses EngravedCherry Red Finish

Antique Silver Dragon EngravedGloss Black Finish

Antique Silver African EngravedClear Gloss Finish on Mahogany

Antique Silver Snakeskin EngravedClear Gloss Finish on Flamed Koa

Antique Silver Gator EngravedSatin Black Finish

Floyd Rose

Antique Silver HoleyGloss Black Finish

• Hollow Steel Body • Bolt-On Maple Neck with a Recessed Steel Head Cap • Neck Shape - ‘59 Standard, ‘60 available upon request• Rosewood or Maple Fingerboard, Ebony is also available as an option • 25 1/2” Scale • 1-5/8” Wide Nut • 9.5” Radius

• Frets #6130 (Medium Jumbo)• 6 Saddle Custom Hard tail Style Bridge with Custom B-Band pickup and preamp. • Controls- Magnetic Pickup Volume, Resonator Pickup Volume, 1 Tone and a 3-Way Toggle switch. • Arcane Inc./Trussart® Hand Wound Humbucker• B-Band Acoustic Contact Pickup and Preamp• Weight 8 pounds

• Setup with Dunlop 13 to 56 gauge strings (other gauges available upon request)• Made In America• Lefty’s available• Patent Pending• Includes a James Trussart signed Certificate of Authenticity• High quality G&G® Hard Case is included in the price of the instrument


The SteelPhonic is a steel hollow-bodied guitar designed to capture the ringing metal-

lic tones of a classic resonator guitar. It is built around a metal candy box attached to

a uniquely flavored custom transducer pickup that can be blended with the sound of the

mini-humbuckers, creating an array of pleasing original sounds in mono or stereo that

no other guitar can produce.

With separate volume and tone controls for each pickup, you can run two completely dis-

creet amplifiers at the same time. One Amp can be set up for distortion or used with guitar

effects pedals, the other for clean tones. With this configurarion you can switch back

and forth or blend them to create entirely new sounds with endless possibilities!

Antique Silver Gator Engraved Antique Silver Snakeskin Engraved

Black on Cream Roses Engraved

Rust on Cream Snakeskin | Short Scale

SteelPhonictm

• Headstock James Trussart Style 3 x 3 with recessed metal headplate• Tuners: antique silver tulip style• Nut Material: Bone• Rosewood Fretboard • Fretboard Binding: vintage cream Ivoroid• Fretboard Markers: Vintage clay dots• Resonator: 9.5” Hand Spun• Bridge Type: Maple Biscuit• Mahogany Neck• Overall Length: 39

• Depth of Body: 3.1• Width at Nut: 1.72• Width at 12th Fret: 2.2• Scale Length: 25 1/4• High Quality G & G Hard Case Included• Hollow Steel Body• Bolt on neck through body with a recessed Steel Head Cap• Neck shape . Slightly V . 0.9 thick at 1st fret - 1.0 at 7th fret

Rust on Cream Gator

The magnetic pickup has a great clarity and definition,

and when plugged into an acoustic amp, sounds

remarkably natural with tons of output, but can

also be overdriven for loud heavy delta blues

sounds.

The Fishman pickup installed at the cone provides a

richer, warmer, acoustic sound. It comes with a

stereo cable. It doesn’t take long to realize the

enormous amount of versatility this combination is

capable of.

With separate volume and tone controls for each

pickup, you can run two completely discreet ampli-

fiers at the same time. One Amp can be set up for

distortion or used with guitar effects pedals, the

other for clean tones. With this configurarion you

can switch back and forth or blend them to create

entirely new sounds with endless possibilities!

As on all the different James Trussart custom

guitars, the recessed metal headcap provides a

noticeable sustaining power, with bell clear and

smooth harmonics vibrant volume.

SteelResotm

Titanic Green Gator Antique Silver Snakeskin

Antique Silver Gator | Black on Steel

Black on Cream Gator

Titanic Green Gator

SteelCaster Basstm

• Hollow Steel Body with perforated front and back.• Bolt-On Maple Neck with a Recessed Steel Head Cap • Neck Shape- 60’s style• Maple or Rosewood Fingerboard, Ebony is also available as an option • Aluminum or Vintage Cream bindings available upon request• 34” Scale • 1-1/2” Wide Nut • 12” Radius • Frets #6105• Controls- Volume (with a push Pull passive active switch), Pan, Treble and Bass

• 4 Saddle Bridge • Arcane Inc./Trussart® Hand Wound “P” style in the neck position and a “J” style in the bridge position. Other options are available upon request.• Custom Active Preamp• Weight 9.5 Pounds• Setup with Dunlop 45 to 105 gauge strings (other gauges available upon request)• Made In America• Lefty’s available• Patent Pending• Includes a James Trussart signed Certificate of Authenticity• High quality G&G® Hard Case is included

Rust on Cream Paisley Engraved

Rust O MaticAntique Silver Gator Engraved LEFTY


Antique Silver Snakeskin EngravedThree Tone Ganja Engraved

Brushed Nickel Satin Black Roses Engraved

Rust on Cream African Engraved

SteelXtm

Engravings & Finishes

• Chambered Alder, Mahogany or Korina Body with a recessed Metal top.• Set Neck with a Mahogany or Korina Neck with a chambered Mahogany or Korina Body, both with a recessed Steel Head Cap.• Neck Shape- ‘59 Standard, ‘60 available upon request• Rosewood or Maple Fingerboard, Ebony is also available as an option • Aluminum or Vintage Cream bindings available upon request• 24-3/4” Scale• 1-11/16” Wide Nut

Antique Silver HoleyRoses on Cream Engraved

Ocean Blue Finish

Antique Silver Gator EngravedSatin Clear Finish on Korina

Antique Silver Snakeskin EngravedSatin Black Finish

Antique Silver HoleySatin Clear Finish on Mahogany

Red Star

Rust on Cream Snakeskin

Pinstriped

Antique Silver Paisley

Cream on Red Roses

Antique Copper Roses

Antique Silver Holey Front

Antique Silver Gator

Antique Silver African

Cream Star

Antique Silver Dragon

Ganja

Shiny Nickel Roses

Titanic Green Gator

Black on Antique Silver Skulls

Shiny Gold Gator

• 12” Radius• Frets #6130• Tune-O-Matic • Controls- Volume, Volume, Tone and a 3-Way. Custom switching options are also available• Arcane Inc./Trussart®, EMG pickups are also available• Weight 8-9 pounds depending on options.• Setup with Dunlop 10 to 46 gauge strings (other gauges available upon request)• Made In America• Lefty’s available• Patent Pending• Includes a James Trussart signed Certificate of Authenticity• High quality G&G® Hard Case is included

1307 Allesandro St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 USA(213) 989-1554

[email protected]

SteelCaster

SteelCaster Bass

Steel O Matic

Deluxe SteelCaster

SteelX

SteelMaster

SteelTopCaster

SteelDeville

Brochure Design by Kent Bancroft. Photography by Tanya Alexis

SteelTop

SteelPhonic SteelReso

Reverse SteelMaster

Rich Robinson (The Black Crowes)

Documents