Suhr Pete Thorn Custom HSS Red Sp

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Suhr Pete Thorn Custom HSS Red Sp

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Pete Thorn Custom HSS Red Sp

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Product Info

Article Number: 616892
Brand: Suhr
Model: Pete Thorn Custom HSS Red Sp
Price: $6,158.90

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The Pete Thorn Custom HSS is a serious instrument built for players who demand a modern, versatile platform. The combination of the Suhr pickups, tremolo system, and comfortable neck profile makes it an absolute shred machine, while still capable of cleaner tones. This is a top-tier choice for rock, blues, and modern players who want a guitar that can handle anything they throw at it.

Product Description

  • Suhr Pete Thorn Custom HSS Red Sp
  • Electric Guitar
  • Pete Thorn Signature Model
  • Ideal for rich lead sounds and high gain thanks to the SSH+ pickups
  • FU Tone Tremolo with D-Tuna (for easy switching to Drop D) and extreme tuning stability even with extreme tremolo use
  • Body: Alder
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Clay dot fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: 60's Soft V - neck thickness at 1st fret: 21 mm / at 12th fret: 23 mm
  • Compound fingerboard radius: 254 - 356 mm (10" - 14")
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Nut width: 42.8 mm (1.687")
  • Locking nut
  • 22 jumbo stainless steel frets
  • Pickups: One Suhr SSH+ humbucker (bridge) and two Suhr V63 single coils (neck and middle)
  • Controls: Volume and tone
  • 3-way switch
  • Black pickguard
  • FU Tone Tremolo with D-Tuna
  • Suhr locking machine heads
  • Chrome-plated hardware
  • Colour: Red Sparkle Metallic
  • Includes case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Alder body provides excellent resonance and balanced tonal character.
  • • SSH+ humbucker delivers high-output, articulate lead tones with clarity.
  • • FU Tone Tremolo with D-Tuna offers exceptional tuning stability and versatility.
  • • Ebony fingerboard ensures fast, clean playing with a smooth feel.
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many guitarists.
  • • 60's Soft V neck profile may not suit players preferring a completely rounder feel.
  • • HSS configuration, while versatile, might not appeal to purists seeking a traditional humbucker or single-coil sound.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups Suhr SSH+ (Bridge), Suhr V63 (Middle & Neck)
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge FU Tone Tremolo with D-Tuna
Weight Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - typical for an alder body with hardware

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Frequently Asked Questions

The FU Tone offers more subtle vibrato capabilities and superior tuning stability, unlike the more extreme range of a Floyd Rose.
It's a slightly more sculpted profile than some of their other necks, but still comfortable; players familiar with vintage-style necks will find it quite familiar.
The SSH+ is designed for it - it retains clarity and articulation even when pushed hard, avoiding the muddy response common with many high-output pickups.

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