Pete Thorn
from Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch Hosted by Greg Koch / Pete Thorn
Proudly brandishing the moniker of "Guitar Nerd", Pete Thorn is among the most revered guitarists on the interwebs, where his reviews and how-to videos garner thousands of views on YouTube and Instagram. Pete built his guitar reputation as a go-to session guitar guy with famed producer Linda Perry in LA and also spent years on the road with the likes of Chris Cornell, Don Henly, Melissa Etheridge, Jewell, Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, and others. Greg and Pete get into the gear AND the gristle! 1:13 - What’s this about playing guitar in a vampire musical in Oshkosh, Wisconsin? 3:29 - Getting out of the house to play, perform, or travel as the pandemic winds down 6:14 - The Pete Thorn signature guitar from Suhr Guitars, and gear acquisition during the pandemic 9:13 - Pete’s interest in love with recording and audio production, and the delicate intricacies of performing live with backing tracks 31:14 - Growing up in Canada, and moving to Los Angeles to attend the Guitar Institute 40:16 - Pete’s early influences, and how his taste evolved over time 46:10 - Pete’s gear, then and now 57:50 - Thoughts on being a session player 63:06 - The near future for Pete, and all that he has planned Total Length: 71:08 Fishman Dedicated to helping musicians achieve the truest sound possible whenever they plug-in. Wildwood Guitars One of the world’s premier retailers of exceptional electric and acoustic guitars. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
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Proudly brandishing the moniker of "Guitar Nerd", Pete Thorn is among the most revered guitarists on the interwebs, where his reviews and how-to videos garner thousands of views on YouTube and Instagram. Pete built his guitar reputation as a go-to session guitar guy with famed producer Linda Perry in LA and also spent years on the road with the likes of Chris Cornell, Don Henly, Melissa Etheridge, Jewell, Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, and others. Greg and Pete get into the gear AND the gristle! ...
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- 1:13 What’s this about playing guitar in a vampire musical in Oshkosh, Wisconsin?
- 3:29 Getting out of the house to play, perform, or travel as the pandemic winds down
- 6:14 The Pete Thorn signature guitar from Suhr Guitars, and gear acquisition during the pandemic
- 9:13 Pete’s interest in love with recording and audio production, and the delicate intricacies of performing live with backing tracks
- 31:14 Growing up in Canada, and moving to Los Angeles to attend the Guitar Institute
- 40:16 Pete’s early influences, and how his taste evolved over time
- 46:10 Pete’s gear, then and now
- 57:50 Thoughts on being a session player
- 1:03:06 The near future for Pete, and all that he has planned
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