Pete Thorn
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Pete Thorn has constructed a dream career on being heard, not seen. He\\u2019s toured the world backing Chris Cornell, Don Henley, Melissa Etheridge, Jewel, and Japanese rock icon Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi (even performing at Mt. Fuji for over 100,000 fans on the biggest concert stage ever assembled in Japan). For a self-proclaimed \\u201cguitar nerd\\u201d (check out Pete\\u2019s 2011 album under the same name), it was a 21st century guitarist\\u2019s goal. After that, what does one do in between tours to stay busy and relevant in a modern world? You become a beloved YouTuber, of course!
His channel is a great destination for gear demos and comparisons, but Pete\\u2019s content stands out with his simple, and east-to-apply tone tips. (It\\u2019s worth noting that Pete did this very thing inside Premier Guitar for years with his \\u201cTone Tips\\u201d column. Check it out!) The fun, diverse, informative videos Thorn has delivered have blossomed into a parallel profession with a built-in audience pushing 250k subscribers.
While PG was on the road in SoCal, Thorn graciously invited Chris Kies into his Hollywood-based recording sanctuary, where his YouTube channel takes form. The hour-long chat covers Thorn\\u2019s signature Suhr gear (guitars, amps, and humbuckers), he shows how his setup can switch between eight tube amps in a flash (only outdone by his ability to interchange cabs, mics, and speakers in a snap), and we dive deep into Pete\\u2019s primary pedalboard.
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