Suhr Pete Thorn Signature BK
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Suhr
Pete Thorn Signature BK
Product Info
Article Number:
465631
Brand:
Suhr
Model:
Pete Thorn Signature BK
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$5,113.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Suhr Pete Thorn Signature BK is a serious contender for players wanting a modern ST-style guitar with a distinct voice. The Thornbucker pickups really shine for rock and alternative tones, and the bolt-on neck provides a snappy response. This is an excellent choice for players seeking a high-performance instrument without the vintage vibe constraints.
Product Description
- Suhr Pete Thorn Signature BK
- ST Style Electric Guitar
- Laser-engraved Pete Thorn signature on the back of the headstock
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Maple
- Neck: Mahogany
- Neck type: Bolt-on
- Neck profile: Even C Slim
- Fretboard: Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia Latifolia)
- Inlays: White dots
- 22 Stainless steel jumbo frets
- Nut: Graph Tech TUSQ
- Nut width: 41.9 mm (1.65")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Fretboard radius: 254 mm (10") to 355.6 mm (14") compound radius
- Binding: Scraped (body)
- Pickup: Suhr Thornbucker+ (Raw Nickel) (bridge)
- Suhr Thornbucker (Raw Nickel) (neck)
- Controls: 1 x Volume
- 1 x tone
- Switches: 5 Way
- Tremolo: Wilkinson
- Hardware interface: Chrome
- Machine heads: Suhr Locking
- Case included
- Colour: Black
- Ex-factory stringing: D'Addario NYXL1046 (.010 -.046)
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Mahogany/Maple body provides warmth with focused top-end clarity
- • Thornbucker+ pickups deliver high-output, articulate rock tones
- • Compound radius fretboard enhances playability across the entire neck
- • Wilkinson tremolo offers smooth, reliable vibrato functionality.
CONS
- • Mahogany body contributes to a potentially heavier feel than some players prefer
- • Raw Nickel pickups lean towards a specific high-gain sound, limiting versatility
- • Premium-priced, placing it outside reach for many aspiring guitarists.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia Latifolia)
Pickups
Suhr Thornbucker+ (Raw Nickel) / Suhr Thornbucker (Raw Nickel)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
22 Stainless Steel Jumbo
Bridge
Wilkinson Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
They’re significantly hotter and have a more aggressive midrange, offering a thicker, more saturated tone suitable for higher gain applications.
The Even C Slim profile is generally considered comfortable, but the 41.9 mm nut width might feel slightly narrower than some larger-handed players are accustomed to.
It's a more traditional, reliable tremolo system – not designed for extreme dive bombs, but offers smooth, controlled vibrato without needing constant tuning.
