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ThroBak P.A.F. Repro Showdown: Alnico 4 vs Alnico 2 Tone Battle!

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Upgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups. https://www.throbak.com/ThroBak P.A.F. Repro Showdown: Alnico 4 vs Alnico 2 Tone Battle! Do you ever find yourself asking how different Alnico magnets affect the tone of a P.A.F. pickup? In this video hear an A/B comparison of ThroBak USA cast long A4 magnets vs ThroBak USA cast "Dry" long A2 magnets in ThroBak's new low output '57 SteelHead MXV P.A.F. reproduction pickups. Hear these pickups being compared in two Gibson Les Paul Goldtops and decide which Alnico magnet tone is best for you.In the industry insights segment of this podcast Jon and Matthew talk about the start of the Holiday guitar sale season and what may be in store for guitar players. Also find out about ThroBak's plans for a Black Friday through Cyber Monday sale this season.New Guitargument Lightning Round! Jon and Matthew take a rapid fire approach to the Guitargument with quick takes on guitar topics of the day.Jon and the audience are in the hot seat again with another segment of Matthew's Rorschach Riffs where we name the songs that go with each riff.In the Matthew's Musical Musings he asks viewers for advice about whether or not to attend the new Rush concert tour.Gear used in video: Guitars:2004 Gibson Les Paul Historic Reissue R7 1968 Gibson Les paul Standard Goldtop converted to humbuckers2020 Fender 70th Anniversary BroadcasterPickups:ThroBak '57 SteelHead MXV P.A.F. Repros with Long A4 Magnetshttps://www.throbak.com/paf-style-pickups-throbak-57-steelhead-mxv.htmlThroBak Nocaster - A3 Classic MXV, NC-A3 pickupsAmp:1979 Fender Deluxe ReverbPedal: Nobels ODR-1 Overdrive Anniversary EditionMake sure to watch the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast each Saturday on YouTube.ThroBak 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.

Upgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups. https://www.throbak.com/ ThroBak P.A.F. Repro Showdown: Alnico 4 vs Alnico 2 Tone Battle! Do you ever find yourself asking how different Alnico magnets affect the tone of a P.A.F. pickup? In this video hear an A/B comparison of ThroBak USA cast long A4 magnets vs ThroBak USA cast "Dry" long A2 magnets in ThroBak's new low output '57 SteelHead MXV P.A.F. reproduction pickups. Hear these pickups being compared in two Gibson Les Paul Goldtops and decide ...

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