Rig Rundown: Pete Thorn

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​Pete Thorn has constructed a dream career on being heard, not seen. He’s toured the world backing Chris Cornell, Don Henley, Melissa Etheridge, Jewel, and Japanese rock icon Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi (even performing at Mt. Fuji for over 100,000 fans on the biggest concert stage ever assembled in Japan). For a self-proclaimed “guitar nerd” (check out Pete’s 2011 album under the same name), it was a 21st century guitarist’s goal. After that, what does one do in between tours to stay busy and relevant in a modern world? You become a beloved UA-camr, of course!
His channel (‪@PeteThorn‬) is a great destination for gear demos and comparisons, but Pete’s content stands out with his simple, and east-to-apply tone tips. (It’s worth noting that Pete did this very thing inside Premier Guitar for years with his “Tone Tips” column. Check it out!) The fun, diverse, informative videos Thorn has delivered have blossomed into a parallel profession with a built-in audience pushing 250k subscribers.
While PG was on the road in SoCal, Thorn graciously invited Chris Kies into his Hollywood-based recording sanctuary, where his UA-cam channel takes form. The hour-long chat covers Thorn’s signature Suhr gear (guitars, amps, and humbuckers), he shows how his setup can switch between eight tube amps in a flash (only outdone by his ability to interchange cabs, mics, and speakers in a snap), and we dive deep into Pete’s primary pedalboard.
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00:00 - D’Addario XS Coated Strings
00:15 - Pete Thorn Intro
01:06 - Suhr Pete Thorn Standard HSS
09:41 - Pete's Ernie Ball String Choices
14:12 - 1976 Ibanez Destroyer
19:10 - Suhr Pete Thorn Standard
21:32 - 1963 Gibson ES-335
26:08 - 2000 Gibson Les Paul Custom
30:32 - 1964 Fender Stratocaster
35:06 - EVH Striped Series Frankenstein "Frankie"
37:22 - Pete Thorn's Amps
48:28 - Pete Thorn's Pedalboard
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