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 “patent applied for” style pickups… with none of the downsides.We have also included a few modern touches: four conductor wiring, a variety of spacings, and the consistency and quality that Suhr is known for.
Thornbucker, Bridge 53mm, White
Through his detailed YouTube demos of instruments, pedals, and amps, Pete Thorn has garnered a well-deserved reputation as a tone savant. Fittingly, the self-proclaimed “guitar nerd” leaves no sonic stone unturned, especially when it comes to pickups. With the Thornbucker Bridge humbucker, you, too, can tap into the sensational tones of Pete’s favorite vintage pickups.
This pickup is the result of extensive experimentation and an unwavering attention to detail. Wire the Thornbucker into the bridge position and bask in the PAF-style glory. This pickup is ready for every musical application, thanks to its nuance, warmth, and supreme clarity. The Thornbucker bridge pickup includes a 4-wire termination so that you can wire up a coil-split or phase switch. For uncompromising vintage tonal stylings, go with the Suhr Thornbucker Bridge.
The new Thornbucker + bridge pickup retains all the clarity, warmth, character, and mojo of the original Thornbuckers, and adds a bit more power and oomph. Great for players that like a slightly overwound PAF-type tone!
SUHR: UNRIVALED IN CRAFTSMANSHIP
Suhr doesn’t just build handcrafted, boutique-quality instruments and amplifiers — the company creates exceptional tools that fuel musical dreams and artistic passions. John Suhr began crafting custom guitars in the mid-1970s, and by the dawn of the 1980s, he was building made-to-order Pensa-Suhr instruments for a who’s who of top musicians. In the 1990s, John collaborated with celebrated rig builder Bob Bradshaw to design the now-legendary CAA 3+ and 3+SE preamps and the CAA OD-100 amplifier. In 1997, after a stint as senior master builder for Fender’s Custom Shop, John founded his own company, a decision that enabled him to bring to fruition products of unrivaled quality, detail, and craftsmanship.
Today, the Suhr name is synonymous with prestige; a guitar, bass, or amplifier with the Suhr marque garners instant respect. With elite players such as Mateus Asato, Reb Beach, Scott Henderson, James Norbert Ivanyi, Andre Nieri, Pete Thorn, Ian Thornley, Doug Aldrich, and Andy Wood on the company’s roster, you can be certain that your Suhr places you in esteemed company.
MAIN FEATURES
Pete Thorn’s ideal bridge humbucker
Voiced to deliver the magical sound of late-’50s PAF-style humbuckers
Produces clear, warm tones with added bite
Alnico V magnets supply a balanced attack
4-wire termination gives you more switching capabilities
