Thorn G/T #502 Sunburst/Heavy Aging

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Thorn G/T #502 Sunburst/Heavy Aging

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Body

1-pc Swamp Ash
Pickups
Thorn
Neck Profile
'53 C
Weight
8lbs 5oz

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Ron Thorn’s reintroduced SoCal G/T combines his Fender Masterbuilder pedigree with timeless Thorn design, delivering incredible sustain, refined playability, and an old-soul vibe.


By popular demand, Ron Thorn has reintroduced the SoCal G/T with a stunning refresh that elevates every detail and we are absolutely here for it! Starting with the refined body shape first showcased on his engraved-plated Thorns, this model balances comfort and style with ease - and, yes, it’s just gorgeous in person (and pics).

This new chapter of Thorn guitars arrives after Ron’s celebrated tenure as a Masterbuilder and Head of the Fender Custom Shop, where his reputation for precision and artistry only deepened. That experience shows here: the SoCal G/T has a stout, rock-solid feel that translates to copious sustain and punch. It’s at once refined and effortless to play, yet still channels the old-soul vibe that players crave in a great instrument.

Finished in a lightly aged Tobacco Burst nitro-lacquer over a one-piece Swamp Ash body, this G/T is paired with a beautifully figured 3A Birdseye Maple neck ('53 C profile measuring .87-.96") and a luxurious (inlayed!) East Indian Rosewood fretboard. Elegant grained ivoroid binding, pickguard, inlays, and pickup cover inserts heighten its visual appeal.

Hardware choices highlight Ron’s meticulous eye for performance: a compensated Thorn Brass Knuckle single-piece saddle set into a custom notched bridge plate, locking tuners (no string tree required), and a sleek custom control plate that put the controls in the perfect spot for manipulation.

Ron’s own sought-after / hand-wound GT-90 Staple Top neck pickup and GT-90T bridge pickup deliver the heat - clear, fat, punchy, and an incredibly expressive dynamic range. Just amazing stuff whether clean or overdriven.

In short, the reintroduced SoCal G/T is everything we love about Thorn guitars: elegantly detailed, sonically commanding, and built to inspire.

Body

Body
1-pc Swamp Ash
Finish
Nitro Lacquer
Color
Aged Tobacco Burst
Relic Level
Heavy

Hardware

Pickups
Thorn Handwound GT-90 (neck) & GT-90T (bridge)
Bridge
Notched bridge plate
Saddle
Thorn Brass Knuckle
Tuners
Gotoh HAP (locking)
Other
Grained ivoroid pickguard / binding / inlays / pickup cover inserts
Control Plate
Custom

Neck

Neck
3A Birdseye Maple
Fingerboard
E. Indian Rosewood
Profile
'53 C (.87-.96")
Radius
10"
Frets
6150 (22)
Nut
1.65"

Other

Weight
8lbs 5oz
SN
G/T 502
Case
Custom Thorn/G&G Hardshell

Brand Story

Ron Thorn is regarded in guitar circles as a builder's builder. He's been the Fender Custom Shop's sole inlay artist since 1995, a Fender Custom Shop Principal Master Builder and later the Director of Master Builder Operations, and has produced his own line of guitars under the Thorn name since 2000. Ron's instruments are renowned for their impeccable build quality, innovative features, effortless playability, and inspiring tones.

photo credit: guitar.com

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