While prolific guitar sideman Pete Thorn may refer to himself as a “guitar nerd” – his resume proves he’s anything but. His effortless, dynamic playing has landed him onstage alongside such legendary artists as Don Henley, Chris Cornell and Melissa Etheridge among others — and his debut solo CD Guitar Nerd garnered critical praise and landed on CD Baby’s top selling albums list.
Pete has been a Suhr artist for over 10 years, and has previously partnered with Suhr to design and produce his signature PT100 amplifier and Thornbucker pickups. The guitar is based off of a custom spec Suhr Standard model that Pete has used extensively in the studio and on tour for the last two years. It’s equipped with Thornbucker pickups (with pickup rings, a first for Suhr) and a super comfortable and fast Even C Slim neck.
This guitar is designed to be a sleek, versatile tone machine with a stunning yet understated look that exudes class and rock and roll attitude.
Tech Specs
Body: Mahogany w/ Maple Top
Neck: Mahogany w/ Rosewood
Neck Shape: Even C Slim, .800 - .880 w/ 10-14" Compound Radius
Nut: Tusq
Frets: Jumbo Stainless
Bridge: Wilkinson Locking 2-Post Solid Saddles, Non-Recessed
Nut Width: 1.65
Inlays: Clay Dot
Gears: Suhr Locking
Controls: Volume, Tone(Push/Pull Parallel Bridge), 5-Way Custom Pete Thorn Wiring
Electronics: 1.Bridge 2.Both Single 3.Both Hums 4.Neck Single 5. Neck Hum
Neck Pickup: Thornbucker
Bridge Pickup: Thornbucker+
Case: Hardshell Case
String Gauge: .010 - .046
In Pete's own words: "It's with great pleasure and pride that I announce my first ever signature guitar. My friends at Suhr have done such an amazing job! The guitar is based off of a custom spec Suhr Standard model that I used extensively in the studio and on tour for the last two years. It's equipped with Thornbucker pickups (with pickup rings, a first for Suhr) and a super comfortable and fast Even C Slim neck. This guitar is designed to be a sleek, versatile tone machine with a stunning yet understated look that exudes class and rock and roll attitude."