Jim Irsay Auction Hidden Gem...and We Got It!

Jim Irsay Auction Hidden Gem...and We Got It!Upgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups 👉 https://www.throbak.com/In this episode of the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast, we take you inside a major moment for ThroBak: winning a vintage Fender pickup winder at the Jim Irsay Collection auction at Christie’s in New York City.While most eyes were on iconic guitars, we were focused on something else entirely—the machine behind the tone.This isn’t just a piece of gear. It’s a direct link to the methods, materials, and processes that defined the golden era of Fender pickups. And now, it’s part of the ThroBak workshop.In this segment, we break down:• What this vintage Fender winder is and why it matters• Why it may have been the most important item in the entire auction• How machines like this shaped the sound of classic Fender pickups• What this means for the future of ThroBak pickup designIf you care about vintage-correct tone, real manufacturing history, and what actually makes great pickups… this is the story behind it.📬 ThroBak Mailbox – Jim Irsay Auction NewsWe kick things off with the story behind the auction win and why this vintage Fender winder may have been one of the most important pieces in the entire collection.📸 Vintage Fender Pickup Winder PhotosA closer look at the machine itself—what makes it special, and why tools like this are key to understanding true vintage Fender pickup tone.🔥 Pickups of the Week – ThroBak ’59 MXV Strat PickupsWe shift from history to tone with a deep dive into our ’59 MXV Strat pickups, built with the same obsession for vintage accuracy.🎛️ Amp Settings – 1979 Fender Deluxe ReverbDialing in classic Fender clean and edge-of-breakup tones.🟢 Pedal Settings – Nobels ODR-1A touch of drive to push the amp into sweet, dynamic territory.🎧 Tone DemoHear the ThroBak ’59 MXV Strat pickups in action in a Road Worn Fender Stratocaster—pure vintage-inspired single coil tone.⚡ The Guitargument – Lightning RoundRapid-fire takes, hot opinions, and instant debate—no safe answers here.🧊 The Cool DownWe bring it back to earth and reflect on the bigger picture.🎭 Rorschach Riffs – Matthew (Electric Edition)Matthew interprets abstract prompts through guitar—always unpredictable, always musical.🎶 Matthew’s Musical Musings – G&L PickupsA thoughtful look at G&L pickups, their design philosophy, and how they fit into the broader pickup landscape.👋 OutroThanks for hanging with us in the Lounge—where tone isn’t just heard, it’s understood.👉 Explore ThroBak Pickups:https://www.throbak.comThroBak Electronics is a world leader in classic reproduction guitar pickups. To learn more visit.:https://www.throbak.com/p90-pickup.htmlhttps://www.throbak.com/paf-pickups.htmlhttps://www.throbak.com/stratocaster-pickups.htmlhttps://www.throbak.com/telecaster-pickups.htmlhttps://www.throbak.com/alnico-magnets.htmlhttps://www.throbak.com/pedals.htmlhttps://www.throbak.com/strings.htmlThroBak Electronics, located in Grand Rapids Michigan, was established in 2002 to bring the best of vintage tone back to the guitar player of today.Make sure to watch the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast each Saturday on YouTube.