Sound Pure's Take
This really is one of those completely understated, yet simultaneously elegant instruments. Opening the case for the first time will make even the hardest to please gasp, and that's well before even hearing the first note. I was shocked at the clarity of this instrument; every note on every chord, no matter how complex the voicing, rings out incredibly clear and true. The Thornbuckers only help accentuate this and you end up with an incredibly versatile, incredible stunning guitar.
From John Suhr Guitars
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. Now, we are debuting his Signature guitar at NAMM 2017. 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.
Model: Pete Thorn SS Standard
Serial: 68943
Weight: 7.5 lbs
BODY
Body Wood: Genuine Mahogany, 2-Piece
Body Top Wood: Plain Maple, 2-Piece, 3/16"
Body Countours: Arm, Hand, & Tummy
Body Binding: Scraped Binding
Chambering: Chambered
Sound Hole: None
Body Top Color: Black
Body Color: Black
Body Finish / Aging: Gloss
Body Inlay: None
Input Jack: Side Jack, Chrome
Bridge: Wilkinson WVS 130, 2P-LS-SB, Chrome
Bridge Recess: None
Strap Button / Screw Color: Chrome
Electronics Mount: Rear Route
Control Plate: N/A
Pickguard: None
Tremolo Cavity Cover: Standard, Black Satin
Control Cavity Cover: Black Satin
NECK
Neck Wood: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Color: Black
Neck Finish: Satin
Neck Tint / Aging: None
Neck Back Shape: Even C Slim .800- .880
Neck Binding: None
Fingerboard Wood: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius / Roll: 10" - 14" Standard Roll
Fingerboard Scalloping: None
Frets: 22, Stainless Steel, Jumbo
Side Dots: Mother of Pearl
Fingerboard Inlay: Face Dots, Mother of Pearl
12th Fret Inlay: None
Headstock: Original
Headstock Top Wood: None
Headstock Color: Black
Headstock Finish: Gloss
Nut: 1.650", Tusq, White
Logo: Inlay, Mother of Pearl
Tuning Gears: Suhr Locking, Chrome
ELECTRONICS / SETUP
Neck Pickup: Thornbucker, Neck, Raw Nickel
Middle Pickup: None
Bridge Pickup: Thornbucker Plus, Bridge, Raw Nickel
Pickup Selector: 5-Way Blade, Black
Optional Electronics: None
Controls: Volume, Tone
Knobs: Chrome
Case: Hardshell Case, Black
Free 3-Year Warranty
Sound Pure stands behind our products. Free three-year warranty on this item. Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
Level of support and expertise that simply isn't available at big-box megastores. Read the warranty →
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