Pete Thorn

Pete Thorn is a Los Angeles-based guitarist who has toured with Chris Cornell, Melissa Etheridge, Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, and many others. He has released two solo albums: Guitar Nerd in 2011, and 2018's Pete Thorn II.

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The Most Powerful Pedal?

It’s underappreciated and not as sexy as an overdrive or fuzz, but an EQ on your pedalboard can open myriad tonal doors.

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Pete Thorn

The Most Powerful Pedal?

It’s underappreciated and not as sexy as an overdrive or fuzz, but an EQ on your pedalboard can open myriad tonal doors.

What Do James Hetfield and Waddy Wachtel Have in Common?

If you’re looking to step up your all-important groove-and-time game, start with some strategic rhythm development.

Does String Gauge Really Matter? Of Course, But...

...There's a lot more to it than whether Billy Gibbons or SRV was "right."

How to Stay Happy and Healthy on the Road

Sideman to the stars Pete Thorn shares his regimen for avoiding the pitfalls of touring.

It’s Art, Dude, Not Sports

Pete Thorn on that time when the need for a raw, emotional connection kicked vapid, self-indulgent music to the curb.

Tone Tips: Stuck in a Rut?

If your playing is feeling stagnant, there are cures for that.

Tone Tips: How to Learn Songs Smart and Fast

If you’re heading into some intense woodshedding, why not make it easier?

Tone Tips: Don’t Lose the Spark

Inspired while on the road? These devices can help.

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Pete Thorn

It’s underappreciated and not as sexy as an overdrive or fuzz, but an EQ on your pedalboard can open myriad tonal doors.

If you’re looking to step up your all-important groove-and-time game, start with some strategic rhythm development.

...There's a lot more to it than whether Billy Gibbons or SRV was "right."

Sideman to the stars Pete Thorn shares his regimen for avoiding the pitfalls of touring.

Pete Thorn on that time when the need for a raw, emotional connection kicked vapid, self-indulgent music to the curb.

If your playing is feeling stagnant, there are cures for that.

If you’re heading into some intense woodshedding, why not make it easier?

Inspired while on the road? These devices can help.