Anyone use a Trussart?

[mgamer261]

I'm looking at getting a Trussart Steelcaster. Anybody comment on their jazz tone? I'm sure it's excellent, but I just want to hear real world experience.

[marcwhy]

Welcome to the Forum!

That's an unusual pick for a "jazz" guitar, but if you search around this Forum a bit, you'll find people play jazz on any- and everything! It would also help us if we knew a bit about you/your playing/your experience with jazz. If, for example, you're a new jazz guitarist wanting a "jazz" guitar, I would say "No Way!" on a $5000, unconventional instrument. On the other hand, if you're a seasoned jazz pro, have $5K, and want a "new thing," go for it.

I recommend you check with Scott at Zen Guitar Trading; he's a member here, a great guy, and he specializes in "different" guitars. I would guess he's had/played one.

Happy hunting!

Marc

[Lobomov]

you're a new jazz guitarist wanting a "jazz" guitar, I would say "No Way!" on a $5000, unconventional instrument.

With people blowing 2-5k on all sorts of shit regularly I really don't get why communities like this so often insist on gate keeping guitars purchases of guitars (Wanna go on 2 week vacation .. Sure go ahead .. Also buy a better car ... but a guitar ... Oh no no .. You gotta earn that!)


I have never tried a Trussart, but always found them to be extremely cool looking and I am tempted when ever one shows up for sale on the used market


Just like you I'm certain that the jazz tone is excellent (as it usually is on telecasters)

[marcwhy]

With people blowing 2-5k on all sorts of shit regularly I really don't get why communities like this so often insist on gate keeping guitars purchases of guitars (Wanna go on 2 week vacation .. Sure go ahead .. Also buy a better car ... but a guitar ... Oh no no .. You gotta earn that!)

Ha! Yeah, I hear ya -- philosophically/politically, I don't care what people buy! If you got the dough, buy whatever you want, and I guess if you don't have the dough, and want to get into debt, go for it, too. My choices may be different.

Now, back to the other thread on "$6k teles!"

[Lobomov]

Now, back to the other thread on "$6k teles!"

Yeah .. We've done this subject before ... haven't we

[marcwhy]

Yeah .. We've done this subject before ... haven't we

My hope is the OP actually makes it back here and participates on the Forum! There are many "newbie" posts -- typically on gear -- that are one and done, and the person never even responds.

[mgamer261]

Still here. The Trussart I'm looking at is gently used at $3k. No way to try it in person. I'm currently playing primarily on a Fender AO 50s Tele. We recently sold our home that we had a ton of equity in, bought our dream home and my wife said I could buy a guitar "to take to the grave" with what's left after the kitchen update. Whether she means a guitar to keep forever or one she'll use to put me in the grave is TBD.

[marcwhy]

Excellent -- enjoy your dream home and dream guitar, and your wife's a keeper, too!!