Suhr Pete Thorn Signature HSS GM

Suhr Pete Thorn Signature HSS GM review

The Suhr Pete Thorn Signature HSS GM is a U.S.-made, ST-style electric guitar with an alder body, a maple neck, and an ebony fingerboard. Its HSS pickup layout pairs two single-coil pickups with a bridge humbucker. The listed finish is Graphite Metallic, and the model includes a hard-shell case. The instrument has been available since June 2025, and its listed price is $4,699.

The available information supports a useful look at the guitar's construction and hardware, but not a playing verdict. No customer reviews are available, and there are no measurements or test results for weight, setup, output, tuning stability, or tonal response. Those points would need hands-on evaluation before drawing conclusions about performance.

Body, neck, and fingerboard

The alder body follows the familiar ST-style outline and has no separate top. Suhr pairs it with a maple neck and an ebony fingerboard. The neck has a Soft Medium V PT profile, with a satin finish. That profile description identifies the neck's general shape, but it does not provide neck depth measurements, so players should not assume a particular feel based on the name alone.

The fingerboard radius is listed as a compound 10 to 14 inches, or approximately 254 to 356 mm. The flatter radius toward the upper frets is a design detail worth noting for players comparing neck specifications, although the listing does not describe the setup or action. The fingerboard carries 22 jumbo stainless-steel frets. Stainless steel is specified as the fret material; no fret dimensions or factory fretwork details are provided.

The headstock bears a laser-engraved Pete Thorn signature on its back. This is a specific signature-model detail rather than a claim about playability. The guitar is finished in Graphite Metallic, with chrome-plated hardware. The supplied details do not identify the finish type or provide close-up information about its appearance under different lighting.

HSS pickups and controls

The pickup set consists of two Suhr V63 single-coil pickups in the neck and middle positions, plus a Thornbucker II humbucker at the bridge. This is a conventional HSS arrangement, with single-coil pickups in two positions and a humbucker at the bridge. The model's name and specifications establish the pickup types and placement, but they do not provide output readings, wiring diagrams, or measured tonal characteristics.

Control hardware is straightforward: one volume control, one tone control, and a five-way pickup selector. That combination gives the player several pickup-selection options while keeping the control layout simple. The supplied specifications do not explain the exact switching sequence or whether the tone control is assigned to a particular pickup position. The hybrid pickguard is also listed, though its materials and construction are not specified.

Bridge and tuning hardware

At the bridge is a Wilkinson two-post locking tremolo. The guitar also has Suhr locking tuners. These are concrete hardware features, but the specification sheet does not describe the bridge's setup, range of movement, or adjustment procedure. It therefore cannot establish how the tremolo behaves under a particular playing style or how well the guitar retains tuning after use.

The scale length is 648 mm, approximately 25.5 inches. The supplied strings are nickel-plated steel in a.010 to.046 gauge set. These details give buyers a useful starting point for comparing scale and factory string gauge with other guitars, though the listed gauge does not confirm the instrument's final setup or the player's preferred string choice.

Included items and buying considerations

A hard-shell case is included, and the guitar is made in the United States. The accessory information is inconsistent about a gig bag: one field says no bag is included, while another says a gig bag is included. Buyers should confirm the included accessories with the seller. The hard-shell case is explicitly identified in the detailed specifications.

The Suhr Pete Thorn Signature HSS GM is defined by its specific pickup combination, compound-radius ebony fingerboard, Soft Medium V PT neck, and locking tremolo hardware. The provided data is detailed enough to compare its construction and components with other ST-style guitars. It does not establish how the instrument sounds or feels in person, and there are no customer reports to fill that gap. At $4,699, a prospective buyer should verify the accessory package and, where possible, inspect or play the guitar before purchase.