Boutique Offset Versatility & Rock-Solid Stoptail Stability
The Guitar Sanctuary is proud to present the Suhr Ian Thornley Signature Series Classic JM in Seafoam Green, featuring a high-performance TonePros Stoptail Bridge. Built in close collaboration with Big Wreck frontman Ian Thornley, this instrument reimagines the offset body shape as a modern, hard-hitting studio and stage powerhouse.
Crafted with a sleek alder body, quartersawn maple neck, and genuine Indian rosewood fretboard, this Classic JM delivers incredible resonance and sustain. The TonePros TP6 Tune-O-Matic bridge with stoptail anchor provides maximum energy transfer directly into the tonewoods, offering exceptional tuning stability, low-end punch, and immediate note attack.
Sanctuary Expert Insight & Tonal Architecture
Ian Thornley’s music demands an extraordinary dynamic range—from shimmering clean chords to heavy, intricate rhythmic riffs and soaring lead lines. Suhr achieves this tonal spectrum by pairing a custom Suhr V70 single-coil in the neck position with a Thornbucker humbucker in the bridge. Custom push/pull switching options expand your palette even further, providing series, parallel, and coil-split configurations at your fingertips.
Product Intelligence & Intent Matrix
- Best For: Alternative Rock, Progressive Rock, Fusion, Hard-Hitting Rhythm Work, and High-Gain Studio Tracking.
- Tone Profile: Punchy, articulate, and resonant with tight bass response, sweet midrange bloom, and crystalline highs.
- Compared To: Offers the ergonomic offset comfort of a classic Jazzmaster shape, but with the modern playability, pristine intonation, and high-gain versatility of a custom USA Suhr.
- Key Advantage: The stoptail bridge configuration provides bulletproof tuning stability for alternate tunings and aggressive pick attacks without string-tension sag.
Detailed Specifications
- Body Wood: Selected Alder (Classic JM Offset Shape)
- Finish: High-Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Seafoam Green)
- Neck Wood: Quartersawn Maple (Ian Thornley V-Shape)
- Fretboard Wood: Indian Rosewood
- Fretboard Radius: 16" Flat Radius
- Frets: 22 Stainless Steel Jumbo Frets
- Nut: 1.650" Tusq Nut
- Bridge: TonePros TP6 Tune-O-Matic Stoptail
- Tuning Machines: Suhr Locking Tuners
- Neck Pickup: Suhr V70 Single-Coil
- Bridge Pickup: Suhr Thornbucker Humbucker
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone (Push/Pull Series/Parallel Switching), 3-Way Pickup Selector
- Case: Premium Suhr Deluxe Hardshell Case Included
Photos are of one from our inventory, SN 74627, Individual Color and grain will vary from guitar to guitar
BODY
Body Shape: Classic JM
Body Finish: Gloss
Body Wood: Roasted Alder
NECK
Neck Wood: Roasted Maple
Neck Finish: Satin
Fingerboard Wood: Indian Rosewood
Neck Back Shape: THORNLEY V SHAPE .875"-.970"
Fingerboard Radius: 16"
Frets: Jumbo Stainless Steel (.057"x.110")
Nut: 1.650" Tusq
Headstock: Laser Engraved Ian Thornley Signature
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup: SSH+ (Parchment)
Middle Pickup: V70 (Parchment)
Neck Pickup: SSV(Parchment)
2x Slider Switches: Series/Parallel For Each Pickup. (Towards The Neck = Parallel, Towards The Bridge = Series)
Other: 5-way Position 3 = Both Hums
HARDWARE
Tuning Machines: Suhr Locking
Bridge: Gotoh 510 with steel block or recessed TonePros TP6 tune-o-matic.
Color: Chrome
Case: Hardshell Black
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Due to our central location in the middle of the US, most orders will be delivered within 1-3 days delivery time.
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Please call us directly at (972)540-6420 if you have any questions regarding shipping for your order.
