This pickup was born out of a desire to give guitarists a humbucking pickup that has all of the best attributes of the coveted 50’s “patent applied for” style pickups… with none of the downsides. Suhr have also included a few modern touches: four conductor wiring and the consistency and quality that they are known for. If you are a player searching for a product that captures all the subtleties, nuances and feel of a great vintage pickup, then Thornbucker is the perfect pickup for you. Adding a cover to a humbucker will always make it sound a little sweeter, knocking off a bit of top end.