“I’m back to doing what I love! Building guitars completely from scratch, where I’ve made all the design choices, selected every board, chiseled every binding corner, soldered every joint. I didn’t realize just how much I missed that until diving back into it refreshingly revitalized my passion for guitar building."
~ Ron Thorn (via guitarplayer.com)
Ron Thorn is one of the most respected names in modern guitar building - a longtime Fender Custom Shop Master Builder and the brand’s sole inlay artist since 1995. He launched Thorn Guitars in 2000, crafting boutique instruments known for their exceptional build quality, innovative design, and effortless playability.
Each guitar reflects Thorn’s deep experience and signature attention to detail, offering tones and feel that have earned him a reputation as a builder’s builder among serious players and collectors alike.
Legendary Craftsmanship & Design Heritage
Ron brings unmatched experience and finesse to every Thorn guitar. His boutique instruments combine impeccable build quality with creative design - the kind that earns him the title of a builder’s builder among serious players and collectors.
Ergonomic, Player-Centric Styling
Ron’s designs are as thoughtful as they are beautiful. Take the SoCal C/S: its ergonomic offset body balances perfectly when seated and angles the neck naturally for relaxed playing.
Custom Tonal Innovation
From the Thorn VC‑50 in‑house wound pickups and creative wiring that expand the tonal range of a Strat platform, to the Piatta’s blend of P90s and humbuckers and Ron’s own Knuckle Wrap bridge for improved clarity and energy transfer, Thorn guitars live and breathe with expressive, nuanced tone.
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