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Suhr Pickups | Thornbucker II - Humbucker - Bridge 53mm - Zebra
The Embodiment Of "Hot PAF Into A Cranked Plexi"
The Suhr Thornbucker II Pete Thorn Signature Pickup is an advanced evolution of Pete Thorn's original design, featuring a new winding technique, an Alnico II magnet, and a refined signature tone. It delivers enhanced warmth and clarity with added punch and full-spectrum body, ideal for both clean and high-gain settings. Inspired by the iconic "hot PAF into a cranked plexi" tones of the 70s and 80s, the Thornbucker II achieves a perfect blend of warmth, power, sweetness, and clarity, making it an excellent choice for guitarists seeking professional-grade performance. Available as a standalone product and in Pete Thorn's new Signature Standard HSS model, this pickup is a versatile and high-quality component for any serious musician.
The Suhr Thornbucker II bridge pickup is the latest evolution of Pete Thorn's signature Suhr pickup, designed for guitarists seeking superior performance and tone. This updated model features a new winding technique, a new magnet, and a refined signature tone. It retains the warmth and clarity of the original Thornbucker while adding more punch and a full-spectrum body, making it an excellent choice for both clean and overdriven sounds.
The Thornbucker II is a result of Pete Thorn's inspiration from the "hot PAF into a cranked plexi" tones popularised in the 70s and 80s. It uses a special winding with a few additional turns on the coil, reaching up to 9k, and is paired with an Alnico II magnet. This combination produces a warm top-end that blends seamlessly with high-gain, British-style amps, offering body and openness to high notes without excessive brightness.
This pickup is ideal for guitarists who demand warmth, power, sweetness, and clarity from their instrument. It provides a versatile tone that excels in a variety of musical genres. The Thornbucker II is available for order as a standalone product and is also featured in Pete Thorn's new Signature Standard HSS model.
For musicians who value high-quality components and meticulously crafted tone, the Suhr Thornbucker II is a standout choice that delivers professional-grade performance.