Suhr Pete Thorn Signature - Garnet Red

The Suhr Pete Thorn Signature – Garnet Red is a sophisticated and sonically versatile instrument designed in collaboration with one of the most respected session and touring guitarists of our time. Built to meet the demands of high-level performance while maintaining refined aesthetics and effortless playability, this guitar is a direct reflection of Pete Thorn's musical sensibilities—and Suhr’s masterful craftsmanship.

At its core, the guitar features a mahogany body topped with a 3/16" plain maple cap, offering a tonal recipe steeped in vintage warmth and midrange punch, balanced by the clarity and snap of maple. The Garnet Red gloss finish shimmers with understated elegance, catching the light with depth and intensity while maintaining a professional, road-ready appearance. Scraped body binding lends a subtle, tasteful highlight to the silhouette, offering a visual nod to high-end custom instruments without any unnecessary flash.

The mahogany neck, finished in a silky satin, is carved to Suhr’s Even C Slim profile (.800"-.880"), delivering a fast yet comfortable grip that caters equally to rhythm players and lead shredders. The Indian rosewood fingerboard adds a layer of warmth and smoothness, shaped to a 10"-14" compound radius that flattens out just enough for expressive bends and low-action speed while still feeling familiar in the lower register. Jumbo stainless steel frets ensure long-lasting durability and a slick, effortless fretting experience, while the 1.650" Tusq nut promotes rock-solid tuning stability and clear open tones.

Electronics are where the Pete Thorn Signature truly shines. The guitar is outfitted with a Thornbucker in the neck and a Thornbucker+ in the bridge, both in raw nickel covers that exude vintage class. These pickups are voiced for clarity, dynamic response, and touch sensitivity—capturing everything from singing leads to glassy cleans with ease. The Thornbucker+ in the bridge adds extra output and presence, perfect for more aggressive textures without sacrificing nuance. Whether you're navigating clean passages or pushing an amp into roaring overdrive, the tonal range is expansive, musical, and inspiring.

Hardware is equally top-tier. The Wilkinson WVS 130 two-post bridge features locking saddles and a steel block, providing exceptional tuning stability and sustain while allowing for expressive vibrato use. Paired with Suhr locking tuners and finished in chrome, the setup is as reliable as it is elegant. The laser-engraved Pete Thorn signature on the headstock adds a final touch of personalization to this already premium instrument.

Weighing in at a well-balanced 7 lbs 11 oz, the Pete Thorn Signature is lightweight enough for long gigs or sessions without sacrificing tonal heft. It ships in a hard case, ensuring it’s protected wherever your playing takes you.

The Suhr Pete Thorn Signature – Garnet Red isn’t just an artist model—it’s a no-compromise performance tool for serious players who demand tone, playability, and beauty in equal measure. It's the ultimate expression of boutique craftsmanship meeting real-world functionality.

Other specifications include:

• Body Shape: Standard
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Body Wood: Mahogany
• Top Wood: 3/16" Plain Maple
• Body Binding: Scraped
• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Fingerboard Wood: Indian Rosewood
• Neck Back Shape: Even C Slim .800"-.880"
• Fingerboard Radius: 10"-14"
• Frets: Jumbo Stainless Steel
• Nut: 1.650" Tusq
• Headstock: Laser Engraved Pete Thorn Signature
• Bridge Pickup: Thornbucker+ (Raw Nickel)
• Neck Pickup: Thornbucker (Raw Nickel)
• Tuning Machines: Suhr Locking
• Bridge: Wilkinson WVS 130 - 2-Post, Locking Saddles, Steel Block
• Color: Chrome
• Hard Case
• 7 lbs 11 oz
• #74918

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