![]() Ford Cruise-O-Matic Transmission (Rio Rancho).Very Nice 2014 Trussart Deluxe Steelcaster finished in black chrome with perforated back. This is a 3-speed Cruiseomatic transmission that was removed from a running 64 Thunderbird. Grey-stained 62 profile maple neck/fingerboard, two handwound Arcane Ultratron pickups with 3-way selector and push/pull tone for coil split. I recently upgraded the Bigsby B5 tremolo with Callaham front. Casting number C3AB-7006-A Dated 3/M/16 ( Decem) Tag number PCE- AT-1 (390 V8 with 4V carb) This is the medium case version also known as the Mercomatic and was produced from 1958-1968.The SteeltopCaster has the look and feel of a vintage instrument while also featuring another James Trussart original invention: the recessed steel top plate. The metal plate sits in a recessed area on the face of the instrument, which keeps the edge of the metal plate covered, adding comfort as well as styling. In addition to the recessed steel top plate, our exclusive chambered wood body and custom metal appointments are beautiful to look at as well as being functional. For instance, the recessed steel head cap adds mass to the headstock and increases sustain. The steel, while also being the perfect medium to display the beautiful Trussart custom finishes and engraving, also has tonal advantages. The SteeltopCaster tone is a uniquely classic sound that, combined with the resonant qualities of the chambered body and steel top, can range from sweet thick classic tones to the heaviest lead tones.Įqually at home being played on stage or on display as a piece of art, you will know you have something special the moment you lay your hands on this instrument, as every Trussart is loaded with unique custom details. The construction of these instruments is only half of the story the other half is the finish. SteeltopCasters are available with distressed finishes that come with a history and a slight element of neglect-of decay-so it has a personality all its own. 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 with Recessed Steel Head Cap (Stained - Tobacco Red, Grey, or Vintage Blonde).Rosewood or Maple Fingerboard, Ebony is also offered as an option.Join the club - we've all been there.Humbuckers, Wide Range, P90, Ultratron & TV Jones® Filtertron Classic, Powertron, or Magnatron are also available. Somewhere along the line you'll need to come to an acceptable compromise. Did I mention that current Celestion Alnico Blues speakers are not the same as the original BECAUSE you don't have old growth trees from which to get the wood fiber strips to put in the mash that makes the cone? They're shorter and yep, it affects the tone. The more you keep raising the bar to 'get that sound' the more likely you'll be frustrated and disappointed. Please also realize that in chasing The Beatle sound that the Neumann microphones used were tube mics as was the recording console/desk. ![]() At $15 each it's far cheaper than buying set after set. If the pups still aren't happening for you and I assume you've done the pup adjustments (raising, lowering) before you start swapping pickups I'd try different alnico magnets. ![]() You don't need Pyramid strings by brand necessarily though I would recommend going the whole nine yards at first and then dialing back according to taste. ![]() If you don't have Celestion Alnico Blue 12" speakers, your sound disappointment issues start there. To start, I'm assuming you have an AC30 or 15 of some era, the truer the better. ![]()
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