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Weight: 7.5 Lbs

 

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.

 

I think Suhr has knocked it out of the park with the Pete Thorn Signature Standard. Don't delay!

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 have 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’stop 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 look that exudes class and rock and roll attitude.

The Pete Thorn Signature guitar features a Mahogany neck with an Indian Rosewood fingerboard. The neck is finished with our satin acrylic urethane, which provides the smooth feel of natural wood as well as protection from moisture.

A sleek take on the Classic design. The body is slightly downsized when compared to a Classic. It has a sharper radius on the edges and slightly longer horns to give it a modern, yet classy look.

The versatile HH pickup configuration features a 5-way mega switch, two Thornbucker pickups, a push/pull for parallel bridge, and a 510 tremolo.

The Gotoh 510 tremolo bridge features dual steel knife edge pivot points to provide greater functionality and years of trouble free performance. The 510’s steel block increases sustain and tuning stability.

Thornbucker pickups are born out of a desire to give guitarists a humbucking pickup set that has all of the best attributes of the coveted 50’s PAF pickups… with none of the downsides. Pete’s signature guitar is equipped with a Thornbucker neck and Thornbucker+ bridge pickup.

Equipped with staggered Suhr Locking Tuners, which provide an 18:1 gear ratio, improved tuning stability, and no need for a traditional string tree.

Every Pete Thorn model has his signature laser engraved on the back of the headstock.

Serial Number
JS4X3G
Guitar Model
Pete Thorn SS Standard
Body Wood
Genuine Mahogany, 2-Piece
Body Contours
Arm, Hand, & Tummy
Body Binding
Scraped Binding
Chambering
Chambered
Input Jack
Side Jack, Chrome
Body Top Wood
Plain Maple, 2-Piece
Body / Back Color
Trans Brown
Body Top Color
Vintage Gold
Body Finish / Aging
Gloss
Body Inlay
None
Bridge
Gotoh 510 - 2-Post, Solid Saddles, Steel Block, Chrome
Strap Button / Screw Color
Chrome
Pickguard
None
Tremolo Cavity Cover
Standard, Black Satin
Electronics Mount
Rear Route
Neck Wood
Genuine Mahogany
Neck Color
Trans Brown
Neck Finish
Satin
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, Medium
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
Tuning Gears
Suhr Locking, Chrome
Neckplate Engraving
None
Headstock Engraving
Custom Engraving
Logo
Inlay, Mother of Pearl
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
Control Option 1
Push-Pull, Parallel Bridge Pickup
Case
Hardshell Case, Black
String Gauge
.010 - .046
Tuning
E Standard (E, A, D, G, B, E)

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