Description
When Ian Thornley plugs into a fuzz, it has to do something. It has to completely transform the sound, inspire new ideas, and push the boundaries of what a guitar can say.
As the voice and guitarist behind Big Wreck, Ian has built a career on massive tones, dynamic playing, and constantly chasing new sonic territory. From chart-topping records to decades of evolving guitar sounds, that pursuit of tone has always been at the core of his music.
And beyond Big Wreck, Ian’s solo project Thornley gave him another outlet to push even further — exploring heavier, more focused rock tones and continuing to refine what he needs from his gear.
That lifelong obsession with tone is exactly what drove the creation of the Thornicus Fuzz.
Designed in close collaboration between Ian Thornley and Kevin Suhr, the Thornicus isn’t just a fuzz pedal — it’s two completely independent voices living in one box, each crafted to deliver a distinct, powerful sonic identity.
On one side, you have a rich, dynamic fuzz circuit that responds to your touch, delivering the kind of saturation that fills the room. On the other, a harmonically complex octave circuit that can be dialed in with precision — from subtle texture to full-on explosive character.
What makes the Suhr Thornicus Fuzz truly unique is how these two sides can be shaped independently. You’re not locked into a single sound — you can sculpt the fuzz and octave to work together exactly how you want, creating anything from articulate, singing leads to massive, chaotic walls of tone.
This pedal is the result of a deep design process between Ian and Kevin — years of refining, listening, and obsessing over every detail until it felt right. What started as a simple concept evolved into a true dual-channel powerhouse built for total tonal control.
Because at the end of the day, it’s not about specs — it’s about inspiration.
If you’re looking for a fuzz that doesn’t just sit in your signal chain — but completely changes how you play — the Suhr Thornicus is it.
Visit the Suhr webstore NOW to learn more and get yours.
https://www.suhr.com/product/thornicus-fuzz/