A History of Suhr Guitars with Andy Wood

Longtime Suhr signature artist Andy Wood joins Mitch Gallagher and Don Carr to talk company history, John Suhr, signature gear, and building a legacy!
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Throughout his illustrious career, Andy Wood has shared stages with the likes of Rascal Flatts, Scott Stapp, Sebastian Bach, Gary LeVox, and more. His hallmark genre-bending style owes to his youth as an award-winning mandolin player in eastern Tennessee. Styles spanning rock, fusion, swing, jazz, and country comprise the versatile constellation of virtuosic performance that he’s masterfully deployed across three solo albums - with a fourth just around the corner! With so much tonal territory to traverse, crafting a worthy signature guitar was no small task, but Andy’s commitment to Suhr illustrates the unrivaled ingenuity of John Suhr and his team. Sweetwater’s Mitch Gallagher and Don Carr had the privilege of hosting Andy Wood to welcome Suhr guitars to the Sweetwater fold. Join the trio for a deep dive into all things Suhr: signature gear, history, and more. Plus, a sneak peek at what to expect from Andy’s upcoming fourth LP, Charisma! Check it out!
00:00 - “Shoot the Sun Down” Playthrough
01:46 - Intro
03:23 - Suhr Passion for Tone (or Instruments for Artists)
04:51 - John Suhr History
06:29 - Andy’s Signature Guitar Beginnings
08:30 - Suhr Is a Custom Shop
13:50 - Silent Circuit
15:46 - SL67 and SL68
18:32 - PT100 and PT15
19:19 - Bella
19:54 - Hombre
20:53 - Hedgehog
21:53 - Woodshed Compressor
25:50 - Initial Suhr Experiences
29:41 - “Shoot the Sun Down” Playthrough
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[@sweetwater]

Whose signature guitar have you been eyeing? Tell us in the comments, and don’t forget to swing by Sweetwater for a closer look at Andy Wood’s signature Suhr selects! 👉 sweetwater.sjv.io/History_of_Suhr_Guitars

[@CHRISMCCOMBS5150]

Reb Beach is the man I want to see talk about Suhr Guitars, Pensa Suhr!!!

[@J.B-u5j]

Reb Beach is the man and he plays Suhr guitars. There is no more Pensa-Suhr guitars. John Suhr hasn’t been involved with Pensa-Suhr since the early 1990s. He left Pensa-Suhr and moved to California to work with Bob Bradshaw at Custom Audio Electronics in the early 1990s after his Pensa-Suhr days. John Suhr then moved on to become a Senior Master Builder at the Fender Custom Shop. In 1997 John Suhr started Suhr Guitars in Lake Elsinore, California. I own several custom Suhr guitars and have visited their factory at the original location and down the street in their current location and John, his crew, and company are the real deal. The combination of Sweetwater selling Suhr guitars, amps, and effects will be fantastic.

[@Mahdi_ddA]

Cool video really i love sweetwater ❤❤❤😊😊⭐⭐🎸🎸😊😊

[@Mahdi_ddA]

This video its amazing really i love sweetwater for this 😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@MarkPritchardGuitar]

I would love that red strat! Are you selling this model?

[@samwheeler-brown7458]

Andy is responsible for my love of Suhr guitars, the hole in my wallet, and my evenings being spent building calluses the last 5 years. Endless chops and such a nice dude. Will always watch something with Mr Wood in attendance

[@rangerjonoutdoors6429]

No one ever talks about the BADGER! The unsung heroes of the Suhr amp line and truly unique in the amp world. 🤘

[@barnacio366]

Common brother!!! 99% of us cant even afford Suhr guitars don't make go and sell everything to finally get one!!! Those first couple minutes are amazing, the tone, feel, dynamics and overall playing is selling me this guitars.

[@chadr2843]

Andy is such a monster player. Suhr is lucky to have him

[@Dave-nm3xc]

Indeed! He's a true master.

[@chrislestermusic]

Suhr has some monster players with Andy, Pete Thorn, Ian Thornley, Andre Nieri, Scott Henderson and many others. They make incredible products.

[@brettpower6508]

Definitely great list of guitarist there! They make great fenders.. ​@chrislestermusic

[@samwheeler-brown7458]

Second this!

[@paulwebendorfer5627]

Suhr guitars are spectacular. Excited to see Sweetwater carry these great instruments!

[@jaysmoreymusic]

I played a Suhr for the first time about 17 years ago. The way the whole thing was so balanced and resonated unplugged stuck with me, and I finally bought one a couple of years ago. When it arrived, it played better out of the case than any guitar I own. Truly awesome instruments.

[@bwall615]

Doesn’t get better than Andy Wood as a spokesperson.

[@rocketsauce5067]

Next. Pete Thorn.

[@rocketsauce5067]

I am a certified lumber inspector and when you started talking moisture content my ears perked up. I think for guitar necks at this point is to chemically "stabilize them" or some other form of equalization because guitars are bought in dessert regions and in highly humid regions and this helps that.

[@GCKelloch]

Suhr necks are generally baked. I guess the wood fibers can still shift a bit after baking so letting it sit for 3 months makes sense. I had roasted-Maple w/Pau Ferro FB baritone Tele neck made by BYOC that was shipped to right after it was made, and there was some serious instability for quite a while.

[@user-xk8xr8gs4f]

Man Andy can play wow! What a monster!

[@neilshreds]

man @andywoodmusic is an incredible musician, his guitar playing is second to none imho. He totally kills on shred, morse/EJ AND is equally devastating on blue grass/chickin' pickin'. I now own 3 suhr guitars and could not be happier. Sold 4 other guitars and I do not regret it. If you haven't heard Andy play you've gotta take a listen!

[@axeaddiction796]

Love Andy. Great player, great person all around cool dude

[@shae482]

Absolutely love Andy’s playing. Seen him live twice and he’s just phenomenal. The older suhr modern AW signature guitar has been one of my dream guitars for years but dang they are still expensive even ten years later

[@208414]

Andy's playing is so clean.

[@oldguy5381]

Very powerful intro. Makes ya want to pickup a guitar.

[@larslevinberget9558]

Great playing and interesting tech chat :)

[@hawkhead418]

I can't wait to own an Andy Wood War Black T Style!!!!

[@mdean1288]

Love my Classic Pro and every other Suhr I've played. Finally decided to order a custom Modern T... That was now over 19 months ago and still don't have it. Suhr definitely doesn't rush perfection 😂

[@mgammill]

This is so awesome AW!!! ❤🎉

[@BPToneReview]

9 Suhr Guitars and 2 John Suhr amps (CAA OD100 SE++ and PT100) and finally Sweetwater is now caring them! What took so long?! @Andywood is such a southern class act with incredible tone and playing! 29:43

[@roscoepcoltrane23]

Great guitars.Ive had mine for a few years and it’s been great. Gig with it regularly. Stays in tune and sounds great. Best fret work in the game. I really want to try a SL68. The build quality looks great.

[@andywoodmusic]

It’s my current favorite amp

[@roscoepcoltrane23]

@@andywoodmusic Thanks for doing the wet dry wet video. Very inspiring. Sounded amazing.

[@roscoepcoltrane23]

@@andywoodmusic By the way I’ve mentioned this to Shawn Tubbs before. I would love to see a g5 tour with you Pete Thorn Ian Thornley Shawn Tubbs and of course Joe Satriani. That would be an awesome show.

[@roscoepcoltrane23]

@@andywoodmusic By the way I’ve mentioned this to Shawn Tubbs before. I would love to see a g5 tour with you Pete Thorn Ian Thornley Shawn Tubbs and of course Joe Satriani. That would be an awesome show.

[@guitardude1981]

Nice tone!

[@VonBluesman]

I own a early made model new old stock 63 Suhr Strat ocean turquoise color alder body, rosewood fretboard, tinted maple satin finished neck, mint green pickguard, that is flawless. They have excellent quality and love their job, it’s the only way they can make products that good. 👍🎸😎✌️

[@CHRISMCCOMBS5150]

What about Pensa Suhr Guitars??? Ya know like the original I believe is owned by Reb Beach.

[@beautifulguitars3158]

Was thinking the same thing 😂😅

[@GuitarJawn]

I wish I still had my 3 tone sunburst Suhr Scott Henderson model. I look quite often for it

[@Dave-nm3xc]

Anytime I see Andy, I click.

[@wolvesandguitars]

Between Andy and Pete I am always at least interested in Suhr. I have not yet bought one but I will likely one day due to the trust in them not lying to the masses about quality. HH Wood or Alt T are calling me.

[@jeremydumoit4487]

I still go back and watch you playing Reach for the Suhr Collection video. Was it 2016 Collection? Don't remember, but it is one of my favorites.

[@brettliebermanmusic]

Recently got a Strat that had Suhr pickups in it. They are the best sounding pickups I have ever played.

[@S69Classic]

It's about time that Suhr got a major dealer (Sweetwater) I've been using Suhr gear since 2011 (Classic S with push-pull pots, 1 to turn off the SSC, and 2 to split the bridge Humbucker. And a Badger 35 with a 2x12 cab) I hope Suhr has many sales with Sweetwater, it's all about quality control and John Suhr is one of the best in the music business.

[@briannelms158]

Andy is the man!!

[@indrajitbanerjeeguitar5675]

Beautiful ❤

[@panoslarkou8170]

Killer intro tune !!!!!! Remind me andy timmons

[@Mahdi_ddA]

I love sweetwater guys really i love 😊😊this video its on reapet on my Phone really ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊⭐⭐⭐🎸🎸🌟🌟

[@caparison092]

Does anyone know if the intro he’s playing is a song of his and if so what the title is?

[@andywoodmusic]

It’s called “Shoot the Sun Down” it’s the first track on my new album Charisma. It’s the next single, and the album drops august 9

[@n0nyabznss]

I always thought the guitar was for The Rolling Stones’ Andy Wood. I’ve never heard of this guy.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Fender is in trouble. Purchased a Suhr SSS, and had "no use" for my Vintage Fender Strat = Sold it. The Suhr played & sounded superior in every way-possible. oNe LovE from NYC

[@KreativeDevices]

🔥

[@obgatson1275]

❤❤❤

[@obgatson1275]

😊😊😊

[@UcancallmeAL-bb6px]

Hmmm interesting

[@johnnyxmusic]

ToneShapes!

[@gregmize01]

Suhr better tool up!

[@alq2868]

Ferrari? Yeah, the common man’s drive. With all due respect to these guys, $3500 to $5000 is a price point many us can’t afford, or want to spend that much on a single guitar. I think bigger threat is to PRS, that has often been criticized for being “doctor/lawyer guitars”. Guessing Paul ain’t too happy about SW adding this product line.

[@Hahnsoulo]

I mean Sweetwater also carries Gibson. Go look at the prices for the Murphy Labs Les Pauls. $6k-$11k depending on how relic'd it is. Somebody is buying all these crazy expensive guitars. They wouldn't keep carrying them if they didn't sell.

[@andywoodmusic]

You should never price mandolins and banjos. 3500 is entry level.

[@chrislestermusic]

Not every company sells budget guitars in their lineup. Given the amount of truly affordable guitars that are available to buy I don’t think that’s a valid argument against Suhr.

[@Metalcop5150]

Clickbait infomercial. This video dedicated maybe 90 seconds to the history of John Suhr/Guitars. I love Sweetwater and Suhr guitars, but the title of the video was intentionally misleading. Disappointed and clicked off less than halfway through. Change the title. Be better than this, Sweetwater.

[@andywoodmusic]

Good thing it was free.