With exceptional creativity, craftsmanship, and tonal versatility, Ron Thorn’s SoCal C/S redefines boutique guitar excellence.

If you’re into boutique electric guitars, you’ve likely heard of Ron Thorn—a true industry veteran with nearly 30 years of experience. From being Fender’s exclusive inlay artist since 1995 to founding Thorn Guitars in 2000 and serving as Principal Master Builder and Director of Master Build Operations at the Fender Custom Shop, Ron’s legacy speaks for itself.

The SoCal C/S’s offset alder body's silhouette isn’t just eye-catching; it’s a game-changer for seated players, providing perfect balance and an ideal neck angle for effortless comfort.

With a Round C neck carve (.83-.93"), Ron’s “hidden fret ends,” a 10" radius, and an ultra-stable dovetail neck joint, the neck feels like an extension of your hand—no struggle, just pure joy. And boy oh boy is this a resonant and alive feeling guitar - and this is when playing without an amp! The entire neck and body vibrate intensely when digging in on chordal playing, and single note runs just ring out with an ease of play that'll have you giggling a little about how cool this guitar is.

Featuring Thorn’s in-house VC-50 pickups and unique wiring, the C/S delivers expanded Strat-like tones with a broader range and fatter bridge tones, excelling from clean to overdriven EVH-style sounds.