Thorn #159

[JMintzer]

When I visited Ron last week, I noticed on the board that #159 was not taken. Being the ultimate opportunist (and lightheaded from the Naptha fumes ), I quickly asked if I could have that number. It won't get done any sooner, , but it'll be close in # to #147. I had specs in mind from my visit to the Yeti Cave last January (for the NAMM show), so I decided to dive into the pool...

Thorn Artisan Deluxe #159

Body: 1-pc. Swamp Ash
Carve Top: 5A Quilt
Overall Thickness: 1-7/8"
Tummy Cut - Yes
Rear Hand Contour - Yes
Neck: Birdseye Maple
Headstock Overlay: None
Neck Carve: FatBack
Fretboard: Birdseye Maple / 25" Scale / 10" Radius / 22 Frets
Nut: 1.650" TUSQ
Fretwire: 6150
Bridge: Thorn 1-pc. Tremolo - Gold
Tuners: Locking Sperzel - Gold w/ Pearloid buttons
Pickups:
Neck - Single Coil - Fender Custom Shop TX Special
Middle - Single Coil - Fender Custom Shop TX Special (RW/RP)
Bridge - Wagner HB - Model TBD / 4-conductor / Gold slugs & Screws

Birdseye Single Coil Cover
Birdseye Humbucker Bobbins
Humbucker Pickup Ring: Birdseye
Purfling: Black ~ Body Top & Sides / Fretboard / Headstock
Side Dots: Black
Straplocks: Schaller - Gold
Hardware: Gold
Inlaid Logo: Black Circle / Coral "T"
Inlaid Truss Rod Cover - Birdseye + Brass
Inlays: Firesuns ~ Coral "Fire" / Black Centers
Firesun on Neck Heel
Controls: (Layout Chosen)
Vol. x 1
Tone x 1
5-way Blade

Color:
Top: Double Stain Ruby Red
Faux Binding: YES
Body Back: Trans Red
Neck & Fretboard: Tru-oil

So there you have it!


Jamie

 

[JoeinLA]

Lucky!



I'd love to throw in an order for another Thorn, but I think I'm driving Ron crazy enough...

Plus the wait it driving me crazy too!

 

[graydane]

RUBY RED ASH! Great specs Jamie, nice wood combo's and great p/u combo's. SWEET. Thorn's are incrediable too.

 

[johnrea_77]

Those are nice specs. I'll be watching yours progress along with mine.

I ordered my Thorn back when TGP was having Server pains. I might as well chime in now.

Thorn Artisan Deluxe - AD197 - 5/02/06

Body: 2-pc. White Limba (Korina / Chambered )
Top: 3A Flame Maple
Overall Thickness: 1-7/8"
Tummy Cut - Yes
Rear Hand Contour - Yes
Neck: White Limba (Korina)
Headstock Overlay: Matching Flame Maple
Neck Carve: Medium "C"
Fretboard: Ebony / 25" Scale / 10" Radius / 22 Frets
Nut: 1.687" Earvana (Supplied)
Fretwire: 6150
Bridge: revised wraparound w/ Locking Studs - Gold
Tuners: Locking Sperzel - Gold UltraLite w/ Pearloid buttons
Pickups:
Neck - Dimarzio Air Norton (gold bobbin top)
Bridge - Dimarzio F-spaced Tone Zone (gold bobbin top)
Purfling: Paua - Body Top & Sides / Fretboard / Headstock
Side Dots: Gold Mother of Pearl
Straploks - Dunlop - Gold
Hardware - Gold
Inlaid Logo: Paua Circle / Gold "T"
Inlaid Truss Rod Cover - Ebony + Brass
Inlays: Firesuns ~ Gold "Fire" / Sterling Silver rimmed OnyxControls:
1 Vol. / 1 Tone
Toggle/Switch

Color:
Top: Very Dark Trans Black (loose Flame)
Faux binding - Yes
Body Back: Natural (dark stain)
Neck: Natural (dark stain)
Headstock: Match top

 

[rickboot]

I've got Artisan Deluxe #198. I am afraid to review my specs. I might change my mind again.

Only 13+ months to go.

 

[Shadscbr]

Sounds sweet Jamie. You'll have quite a set of Thorn triplets when she's finished

Shad

 

[r9player]

Nice stuff guys .. wish .. i wish .. wish ...

 

[kingsleyd]

Jamie, you really must be stopped!

Looking forward to the NEXT Jamiepalooza...

 

[Leonc]

The naptha gets 'em every time. Good one Ron!

 

[Bob Collins]

Jamie, Still at it eh? I've only one PRS left... my '90 Studio. Sold most off to buy my Miata. I miss the old get together in the Spring.

Hope all is well with you. Haven't had any trouble with alth.foot since you gave me the adice.. and living in Florida ledgs to more sweat.

Bob Collins

 

[JMintzer]

Bob!

Good to hear from you again! Yeah, still chasing guitars. Better than women, I guess... )

Down to one? At least you kept a good one!


Jamie