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High Output vs Low Output P.A.F. Pickups – Which Sounds Better Through Fender? | ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast Ep. 050Upgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups 👉 https://www.throbak.com/Welcome back to the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast! This week, Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail put two very different P.A.F. pickup recipes head-to-head through a killer 1979 Fender Deluxe Reverb to answer one big question: do high output P.A.F. pickups deliver the ultimate rock tone, or do low output P.A.F.s reveal the sweeter, more dynamic side of vintage humbucker tone? We compare the powerful ThroBak MC-102B Custom P.A.F. Repros against the articulate ThroBak ’57 SteelHead MXV A4 low output P.A.F. Repros, exploring clean tones, dirty tones, touch sensitivity, and what really works best with a classic Fender amp. If you love vintage guitar tone, boutique pickups, and real-world pickup shootouts, this episode is for you.📬 In ThroBak Mailbox, we tackle the issue of counterfeit ThroBak ’64 Strat pickups showing up in the market—how to spot them, why it matters, and how to protect yourself when buying boutique pickups online. Then we bring you another exciting update on the legendary Fender/Irsay Pickup Winder, the historic machine tied to Charlie Davis, Fender history, and the Jim Irsay Collection that continues to spark major interest in the vintage guitar world.🔥 Pickups of the Week features a full tone shootout between the high-output ThroBak MC-102B Custom P.A.F. Repros and the low-output ThroBak ’57 SteelHead MXV A4 P.A.F. Repros. Hear both sets through a killer 1979 Fender Deluxe Reverb and decide for yourself—which P.A.F. recipe gives you the best clean tones, breakup, and dirty rock sounds?⚡ We break down amp settings on the ’79 Fender Deluxe Reverb before comparing:• MC-102B Custom P.A.F. Repros – Clean & Dirty Tones• ’57 SteelHead MXV A4 Low Output P.A.F. Repros – Clean & Dirty Tones📸 Paul Hudson shows us what he is working on this week and shares his homemade chocolate cookies with the Jon & Matt. 🎙️ In this week’s Guitargument: *The Vintage Guitar Steal: What Would You Do?*If you stumble across an unbelievably underpriced vintage guitar… do you tell the seller the truth, or quietly walk away with the deal of a lifetime? Ethics vs opportunity—this one gets spicy.❄️ Then we hit The Cool Down before Matthew takes over with another electric edition of Rorschach Riffs 🎸🎼 Finally, in Matthew’s Musical Musings, we explore Open Reel Ensemble and ask: Is this the future of music? Tape machines as instruments, experimental performance art, and where creativity meets technology.🎸 Gear Featured in This EpisodeThroBak MC-102B Custom  P.A.F. ReprosThroBak '57 SteelHead MXV A4  P.A.F. Repros1979 Fender Deluxe ReverbNobels ODR-1 Gold Edition2023 Gibson 1958 Historic Reissue Les Paul2004 Gibson 1957 Historic Reissue Les PaulThanks for watching Episode 050 of the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast—be sure to like, subscribe, and let us know in the comments: Which P.A.F. tone wins for you… high output or low output? 👇🔥👉 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.

High Output P.A.F. Pickups Through a Marshall – The Best Rock Tone Ever!? | ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast Ep. 049Upgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups 👉 https://www.throbak.com/Welcome back to the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast! This week, Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail dive deep into one of the biggest tone debates in vintage-style humbuckers: do high output P.A.F. pickups deliver the ultimate Marshall rock tone? 🎸⚡📬 ThroBak MailboxWe return to the incredible story of the historic Charlie Davis Fender pickup winder from the Jim Irsay collection and share the latest update on this remarkable piece of guitar-making history. A true piece of Fender history and an amazing chapter in the Charlie Davis story.🎯 Pickups of the Week – ThroBak MC-102B Custom P.A.F. ReprosWe put the ThroBak MC-102B Custom P.A.F. Repros head-to-head through a Marshall SV20H Studio Vintage 20-watt Amplifier Head to hear exactly what high output P.A.F. pickups bring to the table—from thick, aggressive dirty tones to articulate cleaner sounds. Then we compare them directly to the lower output ThroBak '57 SteelHead MXV A4 P.A.F. Repros to hear just how much output changes your tone, feel, and response.⚡ The Guitargument – Lightning RoundFast takes. Hot opinions. Potential controversy. Jon and Matthew fire through rapid guitar debates guaranteed to start arguments in the comments.🎨 Rorschach Riffs with Matthew – Electric Edition featuring special guest Todd Dhyne!A fan-favorite creative segment returns with riffs, reactions, and some electric guitar curveballs.If you're chasing the ultimate Les Paul + Marshall tone, this episode is for you.⚡ Which sounds better to you—high output or low output P.A.F. pickups? Let us know in the comments!🎸 Gear Featured in This EpisodeThroBak MC-102B Custom  P.A.F. ReprosThroBak '57 SteelHead MXV A4  P.A.F. ReprosMarshall SV20H Studio Vintage 20-watt Amplifier Head2023 Gibson 1958 Historic Reissue Les Paul👉 Explore ThroBak Pickups:https://www.throbak.com🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into vintage tone, pickups, and guitar gear.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.Make sure to watch the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast each Saturday on YouTube.

This Legendary Fender Pickup Winder Has Been Silent for Decades—Until Now | ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast Ep. 048Upgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups 👉 https://www.throbak.com/Welcome back to the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast — and the story continues. After the historic unboxing in Episode #047, the legendary Fender / Charlie Davis / Jim Irsay pickup winder is now alive again. In this episode, Jon Gundry reveals the successful repair of the vintage machine after bringing the original Dayton motor back to working condition, likely for the first time in over 20 years.This isn’t just a repair — it’s the revival of a remarkable piece of guitar-making history tied to Fender’s early pickup winding legacy and Charlie Davis, Fullerton’s unsung hero.We also dive into the latest ThroBak Mailbox, including viewer reactions to the unboxing, speculation on what pickups might be made on the restored winder, and the Guitar Center new guitar story that the podcast may have scooped before anyone else.This week’s Pickups of the Week feature the ThroBak DT-102 MXV Vintage P.A.F. Humbucker Repros, followed by a live playing demo so you can hear exactly what they bring to the table.Then Jon and Matthew take on this week’s Guitargument:🎸 Is the guitar industry entering a Q1 2026 bubble?A timely discussion on the state of the market, the boutique world, and what might be coming next.We wrap with Rorschach Riffs, amp and pedal settings, this week’s treat, Matthew’s Musical Musings on the 40th anniversary of Robert Palmer’s Riptide Tour, and even a surprising ThroBak connection to NASA’s Artemis II mission.🔥 Episode SegmentsIntroThe repaired Fender / Charlie Davis / Jim Irsay / ThroBak pickup winderThroBak MailboxPickups of the Week – DT-102 MXVPickup demoThe GuitargumentThe Cool DownRorschach Riffs with MatthewAmp Settings – 1979 Fender Silverface Deluxe ReverbPedal Settings – Nobels ODR-1Treat of the Week 🍪Matthew’s Musical Musings 🎶Artemis II connection 🚀OutroIf you love vintage guitar history, pickup tone, boutique gear, and great guitar debates, make sure to like, subscribe, and join us in the Lounge.👉 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.

The Vintage Fender Pickup Winder Is Here… Unboxing a Piece of Guitar History | Ep. 047Upgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups 👉 https://www.throbak.com/Welcome back to the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast — and this week, history arrives at the door.After the excitement of the Jim Irsay Collection auction in Episode 046, the legendary vintage Fender pickup winder is finally here. In this episode, Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail carefully unbox one of the most significant pieces of electric guitar manufacturing history ever to enter the ThroBak shop. This rare machine, tied to Fender’s early pickup winding legacy and the story of Charlie Davis, represents a remarkable connection to the birth of the Stratocaster era.📬 We kick things off with ThroBak Mailbox, featuring a satisfied customer email before diving into the long-awaited Jim Irsay Fender Pickup Winder unboxing and first impressions.⚡ Then it’s time for Pickups of the Week, featuring the unmistakable vintage sparkle and punch of the ThroBak ’63 MXV Strat Pickups, heard through a Marshall SV20H Studio Vintage 20-watt head with a Nobels ODR-1 pushing the front end for classic Strat tones.🎶 Whether you’re here for vintage Fender history, killer Strat tones, boutique pickup obsession, or the usual ThroBak banter, this episode has it all.👉 Explore ThroBak Pickups:https://www.throbak.com🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into vintage tone, pickups, and guitar gear.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.Make sure to watch the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast each Saturday on YouTube.

Low Output P.A.F. Pickups and a Marshall - The Best Marshall Tone Ever!? | ThroBak Guitar Lounge Ep. 046Upgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups 👉 https://www.throbak.com/Is the best Marshall tone actually coming from low output P.A.F. pickups?  In this episode of the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast, Jon Gundry and Matthew put that theory to the test using ThroBak ’57 SteelHead P.A.F. repros through a Marshall SV20H.For decades, players have chased higher output pickups—but does the low output P.A.F. formula tell a different story? Could lower output be the missing link to that open, dynamic, harmonically rich Marshall tone we all hear in our heads?We plug in, turn up, and find out.🎬 Episode BreakdownIntroWhy pickup output might be the most overlooked factor in achieving authentic Marshall tone.ThroBak Mailbox 📬 – Jim Irsay Fender Pickup Winder UpdateAn update on the historic Fender-era pickup winder acquired from the Jim Irsay collection—and why it matters for vintage-correct pickup design.Pickups of the Week 🔊 – ThroBak ’57 SteelHead P.A.F. ReprosLow output, vintage-spec P.A.F. tone put under the microscope.Amp Settings ⚙️ – Marshall SV20H Studio Vintage 20-watt Amplifier HeadDialing in a classic Marshall platform to reveal what these pickups really do.Dirty Tones 🔥Cranked Marshall tones with low output P.A.F.s—hear the clarity, punch, and harmonic bloom.Cleaner Tones ✨Rolling it back—exploring articulation, dynamics, and touch sensitivity that hotter pickups often lose.The Guitargument ⚡Should Guitar Center make premium guitars? Good move or bad idea? Jon vs. Matthew go head-to-head.Cool Down 🧊Guitar Center's challenges in starting a guitar brand.Rorschach Riffs 🎶 – Electric Edition, can you guess Matthew's riffs?Matthew’s Musical Musings 📖 – Guitar Man Sam Li ReviewA look into the story of legendary guitar repairman Sam Li and his impact on vintage guitar history.👉 Explore ThroBak Pickups:https://www.throbak.com🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into vintage tone, pickups, and guitar gear.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.Make sure to watch the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast each Saturday on YouTube.

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.

Vintage Tone vs Modern Progress | Are Guitarists Stuck in the Past? | ThroBak Guitar Lounge Ep. 044Upgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups 👉 https://www.throbak.com/Are guitar players — and guitar makers — stuck in the past? Or is the pursuit of vintage tone still the best path to great music? 🎸In Episode 044 of the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast, Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail dive into one of the most polarizing debates in guitar culture. From vintage pickups and classic amps to modern creativity and innovation, the question is simple: Does honoring the past inspire better playing… or does it trap guitarists in endless gear nostalgia?Along the way Jon demonstrates ThroBak pickups through a vintage Fender Deluxe Reverb, Matthew returns with another round of Rorschach Riffs, and we wrap things up with a look at some of the greatest Irish guitar players ever. ☘️🎸Episode Breakdown🎬 IntroJon Gundry and Matthew Quail introduce the episode’s big question: Is the guitar world stuck in the past? From vintage pickups to legendary amps, the duo sets up the debate over whether reverence for historic tone fuels creativity or holds guitar culture back.📬 ThroBak MailboxListener mail sparks discussion about guitar tone, pickups, and the ongoing fascination with vintage gear among modern players.🔊 Pickups of the WeekJon plugs in and demonstrates this week’s featured ThroBak pickups in a real-world playing context.Amp Settings – 1979 Fender Deluxe ReverbA breakdown of the amp settings used for the demo so viewers can dial in similar tones.Pedal Settings – Nobels ODR-1Jon shows the pedal settings used to shape the sound for the pickup demonstrations.🎸 Hear ThroBak Broadcaster A3 – Classic BC-A3Listen to ThroBak Broadcaster A3 Telecaster-style pickups installed in a 2020 70th Anniversary Fender Broadcaster, delivering classic early Telecaster tone.🌐 ThroBak WebsiteA quick look at the ThroBak website and where to learn more about the pickups featured in this episode.⚔️ The Guitargument – Are Guitar Makers Stuck in the Past?The main debate of the episode. One side argues that companies like ThroBak preserve the legendary tones of the golden era of electric guitar. The opposing view claims that focusing too much on the past can turn into gear nostalgia, distracting players from innovation and real creative progress.🧊 The Cool DownJon and Matthew unpack the debate and explore where vintage tradition and modern creativity might meet in the middle.🎧 Rorschach Riffs with Matthew – Electric EditionMatthew plays mysterious guitar riffs and viewers try to guess the songs. How many can you identify? 🎶☘️ Matthew’s Musical Musings – Greatest Irish Guitar PlayersMatthew highlights some of the most influential guitarists to come out of Ireland and their impact on guitar history.👋 OutroJon and Matthew wrap up the show and invite viewers to weigh in on the big question:Is guitar culture stuck in the past… or is the past where the best tone lives?🎸 Gear Featured in This EpisodeThroBak Broadcaster A3 Classic (BC-A3) Pickups1979 Fender Deluxe ReverbNobels ODR-1 Overdrive2020 Fender 70th Anniversary Broadcaster👍 If you enjoy the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast, be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment.What do you think — Vintage Tone or Modern Progress?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.c

P90 vs PAF Through a Marshall… The Difference Is Bigger Than We Expected | ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast #043Upgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups 👉 https://www.throbak.com/Welcome back to the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast, where Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail dig into the details that shape great guitar tone. In this episode we put two legendary pickup designs head-to-head through a Marshall amp to hear how they really compare. P90 pickups and P.A.F. humbuckers each have their own reputation, but when played through a cranked Marshall the tonal differences can be surprising. Listen closely and decide for yourself which voice wins the day.📬 Viewer Mail – The Truth About the KZ/LP-115 Pickup WinderWe kick things off with a question from a viewer asking what makes ThroBak KZ-115 MXV pickups unique and why the vintage KZ/LP-115 Gibson pickup winder used by ThroBak is so significant.Jon Gundry explains the history behind this Kalamazoo-era coil winding machine and how its mechanical design, winding pattern, and production characteristics differ from modern equipment. Jon also addresses why some competitors claim similar capabilities—and why those claims don’t hold up when you understand how the original machine actually works.🎸 Pickups of the Week – P90 vs PAF Through a MarshallIn this episode’s featured tone test, Jon and Matthew compare two classic pickup voices:• ThroBak ’55/’56-SB MXV P90 Reproduction Pickups• ThroBak SLE-101 MXV P.A.F. Reproduction HumbuckersBoth sets are played through a Marshall amplifier to hear how these legendary designs respond to British-style gain and midrange punch.If you love Les Paul tones, vintage pickup design, and classic rock amp sounds, this comparison is one you won’t want to miss.⚡ Lightning Round Guitargument + Cool DownNext up, Jon and Matthew jump into a rapid-fire Guitargument Lightning Round, debating a series of spontaneous guitar topics. Expect opinions, friendly disagreement, and a few controversial takes before cooler heads prevail in the Cool Down.🎵 Rorschach Riffs – Electric Guitar EditionMatthew returns with another edition of Rorschach Riffs, this time on electric guitar. Can you identify the famous riffs hidden in his quick-fire playing? See if you can beat Jon to the answers.🎶 Matthew’s Musical MusingsIn this week’s Matthew’s Musical Musings, Matthew takes a look at the growing trend of mini vinyl records—tiny collectible pressings that are capturing the attention of music fans and vinyl collectors alike.🎧 OutroWe wrap up the show with final thoughts and a look ahead to the next episode of the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast.👍 If you enjoy real guitar tone tests, vintage pickup history, and honest guitar debates, subscribe and join the conversation in the comments.Gear used in this video:Pickups:ThroBak "55/'56-SB P90 Reproduction Pickupshttps://www.throbak.com/p90-pickup-soap-bar-throbak-55-56-sb.htmlThroBak SLE-101 Plus MXV P.A.F. Vintage Reproduction Pickupshttps://www.throbak.com/paf-style-pickups-throbak-sle-101-plus.htmlGuitars:• 2009 Gibson 1956 Reissue GoldTop Les Paul with ThroBak "55/'56-SB P90 Reproduction Pickups• 1952/'57 Vintage Gibson Les paul ConversionAmp:• Marshall SV20H Studio Vintage 20-watt AmplifierThroBak 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, established in 2002 to bring the best of vintage

Is Your Guitar STILL Vintage… After All Those Repairs? Vintage Delusions!The Guitar of Theseus – ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast Episode 042Upgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups 👉 https://www.throbak.com/At what point does a vintage guitar stop being vintage?• If the finish has been stripped…• If the neck has been replaced…• If the pickups have been rewound…• Is it still the same instrument — or just wearing the costume of one?In Episode 042 of the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast, Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail tackle the vintage guitar version of the Ship of Theseus — and along the way explore the tone, history, and mythology surrounding original P.A.F. pickups and unoriented Alnico 5 magnets.🎙 IntroJon and Matthew set up the central question: authenticity versus continuity. In a market obsessed with “all original,” where exactly is the line? And who gets to draw it?📬 ThroBak MailboxA listener writes in asking about the history of unoriented Alnico 5 magnets in vintage P.A.F. pickups.• Were they used in the late 1950s?• How do they differ from standard oriented A5?• And why do they matter to tone chasers today?Jon breaks down the metallurgy, magnet structure, and tonal implications behind this often misunderstood detail in late-50s humbuckers.🎸 Pickups of the WeekThis week we explore the tonal character of unoriented A5 magnets in:• ThroBak SLE-101 Plus MXV• ThroBak JW-102B MXVJon demonstrates how these pickups respond dynamically, comparing their attack, midrange texture, and harmonic bloom in two different Gibson Les Paul guitars.⚡ The GuitargumentThe Guitar of TheseusThe big debate:If you replace the neck…Refinish the body…Swap the electronics…At what point does a vintage guitar stop being vintage?Is originality about wood and metal?Or about continuity of ownership and history?🧊 The Cool DownHow do collectors, players, and builders think differently about originality?Does tone matter more than untouched solder joints?And why does this debate refuse to die?🎶 Rorschach Riffs — Electric EditionMatthew returns with another electric installment of Rorschach Riffs — interpreting shapes and suggestions into spontaneous musical ideas. Pure instinct. No rehearsal. A tonal stress test for any “vintage” guitar.🎬 Matthew’s Musical MusingsA follow-up to last week’s discussion: Matthew shares his full thoughts on the Elvis IMAX film EPIC, reflecting on spectacle, mythmaking, and how legacy is constructed — a fitting parallel to the vintage guitar conversation.Gear used in this video:Pickups:ThroBak JW-102B MXV P.A.F. Repros https://www.throbak.com/paf-style-pickups-throbak-jw-102b.htmlThroBak SLE-101 Plus MXV P.A.F. Reproshttps://www.throbak.com/paf-style-pickups-throbak-sle-101-plus.htmlGuitars:• 2023 Gibson 1958 Reisse Les Paul• 1952/'57 Vintage Gibson Les paul ConversionAmp:• 1979 Fender Deluxe ReverbPedal:• Nobels ODR-1 Overdrive• Nobels ODR-1 OverdriveThroBak 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.

The Perfect Score: Build a Gold Medal Guitar Rig (1 Guitar, 1 Amp, 2 Pedals)Upgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups 👉 https://www.throbak.com/Welcome to the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast, where today we’re going for gold. 🥇 In this Olympic-themed episode, Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail take on the ultimate tone challenge: if you could only choose one guitar, one amp, and two pedals, could you build a rig worthy of a perfect score? No endless pedalboards. No studio trickery. Just four pieces of gear that have to cover clean, crunch, and full-tilt lead — and deliver true gold medal guitar tone. Let the Guitar Olympics begin.🎙️ IntroductionThe Guitar Olympics begin. Jon and Matthew lay out the rules of engagement: simplicity over excess, discipline over distraction. Can restraint actually unlock better tone?📬 ThroBak MailboxTop-Wrapped Burst Meets Marshall. We hear a top-wrapped Gibson 1958 Reissue Les Paul through a Marshall SV20H Studio Vintage amplifier. Does the minimalist rig already sound medal-worthy? The raw response and dynamic feel set the benchmark.🎸 Pickups of the WeekThroBak ’57 SteelHead MXV (Alnico 4) P.A.F. ReprosWe hear the ’57 SteelHead A4 set in a 2004 Gibson 1957 Reissue Goldtop Les Paul, again through the Marshall SV20H, exploring how magnet choice and pickup design influence response and harmonic bloom.⚡ The GuitargumentGold Medal Guitar Gear: What Wins?Jon and Matthew debate their ultimate podium rig:• The best single electric guitar• The one amp that must do it all• The two pedals that complete the system🧊 The Cool DownAfter the competition heats up, cooler heads evaluate the results. What actually matters when building a rig for the real world? Where do players overcomplicate things?🎶 Rorschach Riffs — Electric EditionMatthew plugs in and interprets tone on instinct alone. No prep. No rehearsal. Just feel and phrasing 🎬 Matthew’s Musical MusingsMatthew shares thoughts on the new Elvis IMAX film EPIC, reflecting on spectacle, legacy, and the power of performance at scale.Whether you’re chasing vintage P.A.F. tone, building a streamlined stage rig, or wondering if less really is more — this episode challenges you to rethink what “perfect” actually means.🥇 If you had to choose only four pieces of gear, what would make your podium?Subscribe, comment, and join the Guitar Olympics.Gear used in this video:Pickups:ThroBak MT-102B P.A.F. Vintage Reproduction Pickupshttps://www.throbak.com/paf-style-pickups-throbak-mt-102b.htmlThroBak '57 SteelHead P.A.F. Vintage Reproduction Pickupshttps://www.throbak.com/paf-style-pickups-throbak-57-steelhead-mxv.htmlGuitars:• 2004 Gibson 1957 Reissue GoldTop Les Paul with ThroBak '57 SteelHead A4 Pickups• 2023 Gibson 1958 Reissue Les Paul with ThroBak MT-102B MXV Pickups• 2025 Heritage H-150 Custom CoreAmp:• Marshall SV20H Studio Vintage 20-watt AmplifierPedals:• Nobels ODR-1 Overdrive• ThroBak Overdrive Boosthttps://www.throbak.com/overdrive-boost-overdriver-power-boost.htmlThroBak 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.

Is There Such a Thing as a Perfect Guitar? Myth vs Reality👉 https://www.throbak.com/Welcome to the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast, where real-world guitar tone, vintage knowledge, and no-nonsense debate take center stage. In this episode, Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail dig into one of the most hotly debated questions in modern guitar culture: is it reasonable to expect a brand-new guitar to be perfect?Here’s what’s covered in this episode, in order:📬 Viewer MailboxWe kick things off by answering a viewer question about how to decode the ThroBak guitar pickup naming system. Jon breaks down what the model numbers, letters, and suffixes actually mean—and how players can use that information to choose the right pickup for their guitar and playing style.🎸 Pickups of the WeekJon plugs in and plays ThroBak KZ-115 MXV P.A.F. reproduction pickups installed in a 2015 Heritage Guitars H-150, giving listeners a clear, real-world look at how these pickups respond in a classic single-cut style guitar.Jon and Matthew also dive into the history of the vintage KZ/LP-115 pickup winder, the original Gibson Kalamazoo-era machine used to wind late-1950s P.A.F. pickups. This week marks the 11-year anniversary of ThroBak’s acquisition of this historic winding machine, now an integral part of ThroBak Electronics’ pursuit of historically accurate P.A.F. reproductions.⚔️ GuitargumentIs There Such a Thing as a Perfect Guitar? Myth vs RealityThe main debate of the episode tackles whether it’s reasonable—or even realistic—to expect perfection when buying a new guitar, regardless of price. Jon and Matthew argue both sides, exploring manufacturing realities, player expectations, cosmetic flaws vs functional issues, and how the idea of “perfect” has evolved in the modern guitar market.🧠 Rorschach Riffs (Electric Edition)Matthew switches to electric guitar for this week’s Rorschach Riffs, challenging listeners to identify familiar musical ideas through abstract, tone-driven playing.🎵 Matthew’s Musical MusingsMatthew closes the content portion of the show by breaking down how streaming versions of classic LPs have altered original album content, sequencing, and flow, and why these changes matter to listeners who grew up with the vinyl format in mind.🔊 Outro Gear PeekIn the outro, Jon and Matthew reveal a new Marshall amplifier head from Marshall Amplification that will be used for future Pickups of the Week demonstrations, giving viewers a preview of what’s coming next on the show.If you care about guitar tone, vintage accuracy, and honest conversations about the realities of modern guitar gear, you’re in the right place.👍 Like, subscribe, and join the discussion—is the perfect guitar real, or just a myth we keep chasing?Gear used in this video:Guitars:• 2015 Heritage H-150• 2025 Heritage H-150 Custom CoreAmp:• 1979 Fender Deluxe ReverbPedal:• Nobels ODR-1 OverdriveThroBak 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.

Boutique Guitar Pickups & Boutique Advice | ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast👉 https://www.throbak.com/What does boutique really mean in the guitar world—and does that idea extend beyond gear into broader guitar advice itself?In this episode of the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast, Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail explore the balance between generosity, expertise, and sustainability in today’s guitar community, alongside tone talk, jams, and listener favorites.🎙️ IntroductionJon and Matthew kick things off with a look at how boutique builders, players, and educators fit into a guitar world overflowing with information, opinions, and advice.📬 Viewer MailboxA listener asks about our favorite non-Custom Shop Les Paul–style guitar, and the answer might surprise absolutely no one: the Heritage H-150 Custom Core. We break down why it continues to stand out for tone, build quality, and real-world value.🎸 Pickups of the WeekThis week’s spotlight is on the ThroBak MT-102B MXV P.A.F. replicas, faithfully derived from the original P.A.F. pickups found in Mick Taylor’s legendary 1959 Les Paul Burst from his time with The Rolling Stones.Jon and Matthew put them to the test with a jam, featuring Jon on a Gibson 1958 Reissue Les Paul loaded with ThroBak MT-102B Custom pickups.⚡ The Guitargument & Cool DownBoutique Pickups & Boutique AdviceTime building vs. time with customers, Jon and Matthew take opposing views, debating how builders, shops, and experts can serve the community without burning out. The Cool Down brings perspective, nuance, and common ground.🎶 Rorschach Riffs (Acoustic Edition)Matthew switches things up with an acoustic guitar version of Rorschach Riffs. No pedals, no amps—just ears, instincts, and musical memory.🎼 Matthew’s Musical MusingsMatthew reflects on Robbie Robertson’s memoir and its insights into creativity, collaboration, and leadership. He also discusses Joe Bonamassa’s new tribute album honoring B.B. King, released to commemorate what would have been B.B. King’s 100th birthday.Whether you’re here for tone, gear, philosophy, or the joy of talking guitars, this episode invites everyone into the conversation—no boutique membership required.🎸 Subscribe, comment, and tell us where you think the line should be drawn.Gear used in this video:Guitars:• 2023 Gibson 1958 Reissue Custom Shop Les PaulAmp:• 1979 Fender Deluxe ReverbPedal:• Nobels ODR-1 OverdriveThroBak 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.

NAMM 2026 Verdict: Was the Show Actually Worth It? | Real Cost vs Real Value (Part 2)Upgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups 👉 https://www.throbak.com/In Episode 038 of the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast, Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail deliver their final verdict on NAMM 2026 after actually walking the show floor. Is NAMM still worth the time, money, and effort for guitar players, builders, and industry insiders — or has the value equation changed for good?🎸 ThroBak Viewer MailboxThe episode kicks off with listener questions, including a deep dive into mixing Alnico magnet types in P-90 pickups, plus a discussion on correct vintage Gibson Les Paul M-69 pickup ring and pickguard colors and why those details still matter.🔥 Pickups of the WeekJon plugs in and plays the ThroBak ESG-102B MXV pickups installed in his Collings I-35LC, exploring tone, response, and why this set works so well in a semi-hollow guitar.⚖️ The Guitargument: NAMM 2026Jon and Matthew debate whether attending the 2026 NAMM Show was truly worth it for exhibitors, builders, and attendees — breaking down real costs versus real value now that the show is over.❄️ Cool DownPaul Hudson joins the conversation to share his first-time NAMM attendee impressions, offering a fresh perspective on the show.🎸 Rorschach Riffs — Bass EditionMatthew returns with another bass-focused round of Rorschach Riffs. Can you identify the songs just from the riffs?🎵 Matthew’s Musical MusingsThe episode wraps with photos and stories from the people we met at NAMM 2026, along with reflections on the personalities, conversations, and moments that made this year’s show memorable. Of special note Jon and Matthew discuss a new adjustable Amp Stand that will soon be available, the Amp Tiltor. https://amptiltor.com/Whether you attended NAMM 2026 or stayed home, this episode gives you the honest, post-show reality check — no hype, just real talk from the floor.👉 Subscribe for more real-world guitar tone, vintage insight, and industry debates from the ThroBak Guitar Lounge.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.Make sure to watch the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast each Saturday on YouTube.

Are P.A.F. pickups foolproof? Why do so many P.A.F.-style humbuckers sound good—even inexpensive ones—while only a few sound truly great? In this episode of the ThroBak Guitar Lounge, Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail take on one of the most interesting tone debates yet.We break down why the original P.A.F. humbucker design is so musically forgiving, how “good” is easy to achieve, and why the final leap to exceptional tone lives in the fine details most players never hear—or think about.🎙️ Episode Segments📬 Viewer MailboxListener questions and comments.🎸 Pickups of the WeekJon and Matthew demo and discuss the ThroBak Koss-301 MXV post-repair-spec P.A.F. reproduction pickups, exploring:• Why this spec exists• What separates it from typical P.A.F. builds• How subtle construction details affect feel, response, and harmonic complexity⚔️ The Guitargument + Cool Down“P.A.F. Pickups Are Foolproof”We debate both sides:• Why the P.A.F. design almost guarantees good tone• Why great P.A.F. pickups are still rare• Where the line between good and great actually livesThen cooler heads prevail as we bring it all back to real-world playing and listening.🧠 Rorschach RiffsMatthew challenges Jon — and the audience — with short snippets of famous guitar riffs. Can you name them before Jon does?🎶 Matthew’s Musical MusingsMatthew wraps the show with stories of memorable celebrity sightings at past NAMM shows, reflecting on how the industry—and the show itself—has changed over the years.🔍 Topics CoveredP.A.F. pickupsHumbucker designVintage pickup toneGood vs great guitar pickupsPickup winding and materialsNAMM show memoriesGuitar tone mythsAftermarket pickupsThroBak P.A.F. reproduction pickupsIf you’ve ever wondered:• Why cheap P.A.F. pickups can sound shockingly good• Whether boutique pickups are worth it• Or what really separates “close enough” from nailed it…this episode is for you.👉 Upgrade your tone with ThroBak Pickups: https://www.throbak.com/👍 Like, subscribe, and comment with your take: Is NAMM 2026 worth it — or are you sitting this one out?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.Make sure to watch the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast each Saturday on YouTube.

Is NAMM 2026 Still Worth It? The Real Cost vs. Real Value. Is the NAMM Show still the best way to take the pulse of the guitar industry — or has the cost finally outweighed the value? Upgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups 👉 https://www.throbak.com/Along the way, things get weird, informative, and very guitar-centric — just the way we like it.🍩 Intro — Cinnamon Rolls & Nitrile GlovesWe kick things off with a fan-supplied box of cinnamon rolls. To protect the guitars (and maybe our dignity), nitrile gloves are deployed. A lighthearted, tongue-in-cheek start before diving into serious guitar talk.📬 The ThroBak MailboxA viewer writes in with an unexpected benefit of the podcast: learning blues phrasing by playing along with our guitar jams.We also discuss the new **Keith Richards signature Gibson ES-335 and what it represents in today’s market.🎵 Pickups of the WeekJon demonstrates the ThroBak ’55/’56-SB vintage P-90 Soapbar reproduction pickups installed in his 2009 Gibson R6 Historic Reissue Les Paul.Classic Goldtop tones, real-world dynamics, and why early P-90 recipe details still matter.🔥 The Guitargument & Cool DownIs NAMM 2026 still worth traveling to Anaheim — or has it lost its role as the best gauge of the modern guitar market?Jon and Matthew debate whether NAMM remains essential, or if builders and players now get better insight from direct-to-consumer sales, YouTube, and real customer feedback.🧠 Rorschach RiffsMatthew challenges Jon — and the audience — with short snippets of famous guitar riffs. Can you name them before Jon does?📖 Matthew’s Musical MusingsMatthew reviews Last Rites, reflecting on legacy, honesty, and what it means when icons take one final look back.🎸 About the ThroBak Guitar LoungeThe ThroBak Guitar Lounge is a weekly guitar podcast where tone, history, and real-world experience collide — no hype, no influencer fluff, just honest conversation about guitars, pickups, and the music that drives us.👉 Upgrade your tone with ThroBak Pickups: https://www.throbak.com/👍 Like, subscribe, and comment with your take: Is NAMM 2026 worth it — or are you sitting this one out?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.Make sure to watch the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast each Saturday on YouTube.

The PAF Pickup Scam Nobody Warns You About — Paid, Waiting, Never DeliveredThroBak Guitar Lounge PodcastUpgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups 👉 https://www.throbak.comWhat if the biggest danger in the vintage-style pickup world isn’t fake tone… but never getting your pickups at all?In this episode of the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast, Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail expose one of the most damaging and least discussed problems in the boutique pickup world: P.A.F. reproduction pickup scams built around endless delays, prepaid orders, and sellers who never deliver.This isn’t about fake parts — it’s about real money, real players, and real orders that sit unfulfilled for 1–3 years while new buyers keep sending cash.🎸 Why Guitar Scams Keep HappeningScams have always been part of guitar culture. From finish and repair "experts" ghosting customers for refinishing, Les Pauls neck reset. To parts swapping and counterfeit guitars, high-value vintage gear has always attracted bad actors.P.A.F. reproduction pickups are especially vulnerable to scams because for following reasons:• Original vintage P.A.F.s sell for museum-level prices• Players desperately want the tone• Scarcity creates emotional buying decisions• That combination makes it the perfect environment for a “paid, waiting, never delivered” scam.Jon and Matthew break down the anatomy of a scam step by step, showing how it usually unfolds:• A builder claims to have “the best P.A.F. repro ever”• Prices are high to signal exclusivity• Guitar forum shills appear with glowing praise• Real testimonials mix with planted ones• Claims of secret specs, hidden sources, and magic formulas• Pre-payment required instead of a normal waitlist• Orders pile up into a massive backlog• Customers start posting polite, apologetic complaints• Shills reassure everyone it’s just “temporary delays”• Seller blames illness, parts shortages, or unforeseen issues• Meanwhile, the seller quietly lists “in-stock” pickups on Reverb, eBay, or Facebook• Promises of a big comeback and exciting future plans• More time passes… and nothing ships• Buyers go through the 7 stages of grief• Finally, the truth breaks• Years of unpaid orders come out• Pitchforks come out nextThis cycle has repeated again and again in the boutique pickup world.🛡️ How to Avoid P.A.F. Pickup ScamsJon and Matthew provide a real-world checklist to help guitar players protect themselves:✔ Never pre-pay for delayed orders that should be handled with a waitlist✔ Look for proof of work — photos, videos, shipments, active production✔ Check business traffic: YouTube views, Facebook activity, Reverb & eBay feedback✔ Ask for specifics when you see “USA Made” vs “Assembled in America”✔ Buy from builders with a long, verifiable track record✔ Be wary of self-proclaimed experts who appear out of nowhere✔ If a legit builder has a waitlist, wait until the bottleneck clears🎙 Why This MattersScams don’t just hurt buyers — they:• Damage trust in legitimate builders• Scare players away from boutique pickups• Poison the entire P.A.F. reproduction marketThis episode is about protecting guitar players and keeping the boutique pickup world honest.To lighten the mood we end the show with another bass edition of Rorschach Riffs.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/s

ThroBak 2026 Gear Preview – New Pickups, Tone Innovations & What’s NextStart 2026 the right way with an inside look at new ThroBak guitar gear for 2026. In this episode of the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast, Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail reveal upcoming pickup designs, wiring innovations, and tone-focused developments currently in the works at ThroBak Electronics.The show opens with a call to the ThroBak community: What new pickups or gear do YOU want to see from ThroBak in 2026? Drop your ideas in the comments and help shape the future of ThroBak tone.🎸 Player Grade VintageJon asks for viewer help in completing his Corona-made, Fullerton-spec Fender Stratocaster collection (1985–1987) and discusses what makes these guitars special from a player-grade vintage perspective.🔥 Guitargument + Cool DownJon and Matthew debate what 2026 may hold for the guitar industry, including trends, challenges, and opportunities facing builders, players, and collectors.🎛️ New ThroBak Gear DemoJon demos the new ThroBak H/S Telecaster pickup set and wiring harness, designed to extract the best possible tone from a humbucker + single-coil Telecaster configuration—covering clarity, balance, and real-world usability.🎵 Rorschach Riffs – Special Bass Guitar EditionMatthew challenges the audience with a special Bess guitar edition of Rorschach Riffs. Can you identify the songs from the riffs alone?🎶 Matthew’s Musical MusingTo wrap up the episode, Matthew looks ahead to concert tours coming in 2026 and what guitar fans should be watching for.🎥 Topics Covered in This Episode• New ThroBak gear for 2026• Pickup design & tone innovation• H/S Telecaster pickup tone• Vintage Fender Stratocasters (1985–1987)• Guitar industry outlook for 2026• Riff recognition challenge👍 Like, subscribe, and comment to stay updated on ThroBak pickups, vintage-correct tone, and real-world guitar discussions—no hype, just tone.Guitars:• Fender Custom Shop H/S TelecasterAmp:• 1979 Fender Deluxe ReverbPedal:• Nobels ODR-1 OverdriveThroBak 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.

ThroBak Guitar Lounge 2025 Year in Guitar, our final podcast episode of the year. Join Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail as they look back on the biggest moments, surprises, wins, and disappointments in the guitar world throughout 2025 — with plenty of real-world tone talk along the way.📬 Viewer MailThe show kicks off with questions from the ThroBak community.Jon dives into:• Internal start wires and construction details in current production Gibson and Heritage  pickups• How modern guitars compare to vintage specs• His recent excellent buying experience with Eddie’s Guitars🎸 Player-Grade VintageJon breaks down the best (and worst) player-grade vintage guitar purchase of 2025:• 1987 Lake Placid Blue AVRI ’62 Fender Stratocaster• Where expectations met — and missed — reality🔥 Guitargument & Cool DownJon and Matthew debate:• The best things to happen in the guitar world in 2025• The worst trends, products, and industry moves• What these shifts mean for players, builders, and collectors going forward🎵 Rorschach RiffsJon tries to stump Matthew and the audience with mystery riffs played on a:• 2004 Gibson R7 ’57 Historic Reissue Les Paul• Loaded with ThroBak ’57 SteelHead P.A.F. reproduction pickupsCan you name the riffs?🎶 Matthew’s Musical MusingMatthew wraps up the episode with thoughts on Höfner Guitars and the impact of their recent bankruptcy on the guitar industry.If you love vintage guitars, modern guitar debates, pickup tone, Gibson vs Fender discussions, and real-world gear insights, this episode is a must-watch.👉 Upgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups:https://www.throbak.com/👍 Like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments.🎸 Gear Used in This EpisodeGuitars:• 1987 Lake Placid Blue AVRI '62 Fender Stratocaster• 2004 Gibson R7 1957 Historic Reissue Les Paul with ThroBak '57 SteelHead pickupsAmp:• 1979 Fender Deluxe ReverbPedal:• Nobels ODR-1 OverdriveThroBak 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.

Why Heritage Guitars Are Giving Gibson a Run for Their MoneyIs Heritage the best value in USA-made guitars today?Upgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups 👉 https://www.throbak.com/Are Heritage Guitars really giving Gibson a run for their money?In Episode 032 of the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast, Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail put modern USA-made guitars to the test with a live A/B comparison between a Heritage H-150 Custom Core and a Gibson Custom Shop 1950s Les Paul Reissue.If you’re wondering which guitar delivers the best tone-per-dollar, build quality, and long-term value, this episode breaks it all down.📬 The ThroBak MailboxJon and Matthew answer real-world player questions, including:• How to properly humidify guitars during winter• String choice and how it affects tone and feel• Community-driven guitar tone debates🎸 Player-Grade Vintage: Future Vintage?Are some new guitars of today destined to become tomorrow’s player-grade vintage collectibles?Jon explains how he identifies guitars with long-term desirability and what separates future classics from short-term hype.🔥 Guitargument: Heritage vs. GibsonIs Heritage’s Custom Core lineup challenging Gibson’s Historic reissues for ownership of Kalamazoo’s guitar legacy?Jon and Matthew take opposing sides in a spirited debate over:• Build quality• Tone authenticity• Brand heritage and moreCooler heads prevail in the Cool Down… or do they?🎵 Rorschach Riffs & Musical MusingsFour new Rorschach Riffs to test Jon — and youMusical Musings covering:• Famous guitarist birthdays• Rolling Stones tour news🎥 WATCH • COMMENT • SUBSCRIBEWhich would you choose — Heritage or Gibson?Drop your take in the comments and subscribe for more vintage-inspired guitar tone, industry debate, and real-world comparisons.#HeritageGuitars #Gibson #LesPaul #ThroBak #GuitarTone #GuitarPodcast #BoutiqueGuitars #KalamazooGuitars #USA-MadeGuitars #GuitargumentWhy Heritage Guitars Are Giving Gibson A Run For Their MoneyUpgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups 👉 https://www.throbak.com/🎸 Gear Used in This EpisodeGuitars:• 2025 Heritage H-150 Custom Core• 2023 Gibson 1958 Les Paul ReissueAmp:• 1979 Fender Deluxe ReverbPedal:• Nobels ODR-1 OverdriveThroBak 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.html

Restoring a Vintage Gibson ES-335 - Reclaiming the Tone & MojoUpgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups 👉 https://www.throbak.com/Is owning a vintage Gibson ES-335 out of reach? In this episode of the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast #031, Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail show how a player-grade vintage electric guitar can be carefully restored to reclaim its original tone, feel, and mojo—with patience, knowledge, and the right parts.📬 The ThroBak MailboxThe show kicks off with unfiltered viewer comments and questions, as Jon and Matthew dig into real-world guitar tone debates from the ThroBak community.🎸 Player-Grade Vintage: 1968 Gibson ES-335Next, we dive deep into a 1968 Gibson ES-335 that’s been thoughtfully returned to its natural state.• Correct Patent Sticker early T-Top pickups• Player-grade authenticity vs collector perfection• Hear the guitar come alive in a classic ThroBak jam• Is restoration about originality, tone, or both? We break it all down.⚡ Lightning Round Guitargument• Another fast-paced Lightning Round Guitargument fires up:• Fender vs Gibson• Strings, tone myths, and guitar lore• Strong opinions, hotter takesCooler heads prevail in the Cool Down… or do they?🎵 Rorschach Riffs & Musical MusingsMatthew challenges Jon and the audience with four new Rorschach Riffs.Then it’s time for Musical Musings, covering:• Famous guitarist birthdays• Dave Stewart• AI licensing and the future of music rightsSubscribe for weekly guitar tone debates, vintage gear deep dives, pickup comparisons, and industry insights from the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast.🎸 Gear Used in This EpisodeGuitars:• 1968 Gibson ES-335 - With Original T-Top Patent # Pickups• Fender 70th Anniversary Fender Broadcaster — With ThroBak Nocaster- A3 Classic Pickups • 2025 Fender Squier Telecaster CustomAmp:• 1979 Fender Deluxe ReverbPedal:• Nobels ODR-1 OverdriveThroBak 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.

Right Guitar or Right Pickups? How to Spend Your Money Smartly!Upgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups: https://www.throbak.com/Is your bad guitar tone caused by the wrong guitar or the wrong pickups? In ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast Episode 030, Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail break down one of the most common questions players ask: Should you buy the right guitar, or buy the right pickups?📬 Viewer Mail & Vintage Gear Deep DiveThe episode kicks off with Jon answering viewer questions, followed by another Player Grade Vintage segment. Jon and Matthew explore the 1979 Fender Deluxe Reverb, discussing why it has a bad reputation among some players—and why pros like Marty Stuart swear by it. How can one amp be both underrated and iconic? We explain.⚔️ Guitargument: Right Guitar vs Right PickupsMatthew argues that pickups are the perfect tool to tailor and refine your tone, while Jon insists the guitar itself is the real culprit behind bad sound. Who’s right? Tune in to hear the debate.😌 Cool Down + Black Friday GearIn the Cool Down segment, Jon reveals his new Fender Squier Telecaster Custom, proving great guitars don’t have to cost a fortune and are deserving of great guitar pickup upgrades.🎵 Rorschach Riffs + Musical MusingsMatthew challenges Jon and the audience with four new Rorschach Riffs, followed by his musical musings on concert films and why they matter to guitarists.🎸 Gear Used in This EpisodeGuitars:• 2004 Gibson R7 Historic Reissue Les Paul — ThroBak '57 SteelHead MXV pickups• 2006 Heritage H-150 — ThroBak SLE-101 MXV pickups• 2024 Fender Squier Telecaster CustomAmp:• 1979 Fender Deluxe ReverbPedal:• Nobels ODR-1 OverdriveThroBak 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.

ThroBak Black Friday Mega Sale! INSANE Deals on PAFs, Tele Pickups & More (Limited Time!)🔥 Upgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups: https://www.throbak.com/🎸 BLACK FRIDAY THROUGH CYBER MONDAY — 20% OFF Select ThroBak Gear!Use coupon code: THANKS20 at checkout.Sale Items (20% OFF):• SLE-101 MXV P.A.F. Repros https://www.throbak.com/paf-style-pickups-throbak-sle-101-mxv.html• T-’59 MXV Telecaster Pickups https://www.throbak.com/throbak-t-59-telecaster-pickups.html• StrangeMaster Germanium/Silicon Treble Booster https://www.throbak.com/strange-master-rangemaster.htmlThis is our once-a-year Black Friday–Cyber Monday sale, so grab these deals before they disappear!🎧 Inside This Black Friday Edition of the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast:Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail demo three of our most requested pickups and pedals—all included in the 20% off sale.1️⃣ SLE-101 MXV P.A.F. Reproduction PickupsHear these vintage-correct P.A.F. repros in:• A Heritage H-150 Les Paul-style guitar• A Gibson ES-335Played clean and dirty so you can hear how the SLE-101 MXV responds in two classic P.A.F.-equipped body styles.2️⃣ T-’59 MXV Telecaster PickupsDemoed in a Jimmy Page Signature Fender Telecaster, both clean and overdriven.These hand-wound Alnico 5 Tele pickups deliver the punchy, articulate tones that make the T-’59 MXV one of our most popular Tele sets.3️⃣ StrangeMaster Treble BoosterOur tribute to the legendary Germanium Dallas Rangemaster, expanded with a Silicon mode inspired by the Zonk Machine and similar boosters used by:Eric Clapton • Tony Iommi • Rory Gallagher • Brian May • Marc Bolan • Ritchie BlackmoreHear how the StrangeMaster nails those classic treble-boosted rock tones—with even more flexibility.🎵 Rorschach Riffs: Treble Booster EditionMatthew takes you through iconic riffs associated with booster-driven tones—your chance to hear the StrangeMaster shine once again.🗞 Plus: Matthew’s Musical MusingsA closing segment of thoughts, news, and commentary from the world of music and guitar culture.🔔 Don’t Miss Out — Black Friday Deals End Cyber Monday!If you’ve been waiting to upgrade your guitar with authentic vintage tone, this is the biggest ThroBak discount of the year.ThroBak Black Friday Mega Sale! INSANE Deals on PAFs, Tele Pickups & More (Limited Time!)Upgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups: https://www.throbak.com/Gear used in video: Guitars:2006 Heritage H-150 with ThroBak SLE-101 MXV pickups installed1989 Gibson ES-335 with ThroBak SLE-101 MXV Pickups installed2019 Fender Jimmy Page Signature Telecaster with ThroBak T-'59 MXV Telecaster pickups installedAmp:1979 Fender Deluxe ReverbPedal: Nobels ODR-1 Overdrive, ThroBak StrangeMasterThroBak 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.

Will Tariffs & Modelers Destroy USA-Made Boutique Guitar Pedals? 🎸🇺🇸Upgrade your tone with ThroBak Pickups ➜ https://www.throbak.com/Are rising U.S. import tariffs, skyrocketing component costs, and the explosive growth of digital modelers putting the American boutique guitar pedal industry at risk? In this episode of the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast, Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail break down whether U.S. pedal builders can survive — or if the future of guitar effects is heading overseas.Inside This Episode• Viewer Mail – ES-335 + ThroBak PG-102 MXV DemoWe kick things off with a deep dive into the tones of the ThroBak PG-102 MXV P.A.F. humbuckers loaded into a 1967 Gibson ES-335. Jon and Matthew jam, answer viewer questions, and explore why the PG-102 is one of the most accurate PAF reproductions available today.• Player Grade Vintage – Inside a 1967 Gibson ES-335Jon gives a detailed look at an incredible player-grade vintage ES-335, sharing history, features, and what makes this particular 1967 model so special.• Guitargument – Will Tariffs & Modelers Crush U.S. Pedal Makers?We debate the big question:👉 Are tariffs driving up pedal-building costs?👉 Will boutique pedal makers be forced overseas?👉 Can analog stompboxes compete with digital modelers and multi-FX units?If you care about USA-made gear, this is a must-watch.• Lightning Round – Guess the Riff!Matthew brings four iconic riffs, played back-to-back. Can YOU identify all of them?• Matthew’s Musical MusingWe close out with thoughts on the Gary Moore gear auction, plus a quick trip through Cars (the band) history.Gear used in video: Guitars:1967 Gibson ES-335 with ThroBak PG-102 MXV pickups installed1963 Epiphone Newport Custom bassPickups:ThroBak PG-102 MXV P.A.F. Repro Pickupshttps://www.throbak.com/peter-green-paf-style-pickups.htmlThroBak 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.

Hand Wound vs Machine Wound Telecaster Pickups THE ULTIMATE Tone TestUpgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups: https://www.throbak.com/Hand wound vs machine wound Telecaster pickups, which has the best tone? Find out in today's ThroBak Guitar Lounge podcast when Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail do a live pickup tone test with two Telecasters. What are the benefits of hand wound pickups and machine wound pickups and does one win the day. Tell us your favorite choice in the comments.Jon and Matthew follow up with their industry insights about the closing of G&L guitars. Jon also shows photos of the aftermath of the Dean Markley Vicksburg Michigan factory closing in 2016.Then another Guitargument lightning round!Following the Guitargument Matthew once again tries his best to stump the audience with four famous riffs played back to back.Lastly Matthew muses musical about Rush tickets and David Coverdale's retirement.Gear used in video: Guitars:Jimmy Page Signature 1959 Fender Telecaster with ThroBak T-'59 MXV pickups50's Fender Baja Telecaster with ThroBak T-'65 MXV pickups1963 Epiphone Newport Custom bassPickups:ThroBak T-'59 MXV pickupsThroBak T-'65 MXV pickupshttps://www.throbak.com/telecaster-pickups.htmlThroBak 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.

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/Guitar Face: Secret Weapon or Useless Grimace?In today's Guitargument and Cool Down Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail of ThroBak Electronics argue whether the guitar face is an essential part of a professional guitar player's repertoire or if is just a phony side show meant to deceive the audience into thinking the performance is harder than it is?The podcast starts with questions from the ThroBak Mailbox about magnet choices for the new ThroBak '57 Steelhead P.A.F. repro pickups.In the Industry Insights segment Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail talk about the possible degree of expected 2026 price increases in the guitar industry.In a special visual Rorschach Riffs segment Matthew mimics a serious of four guitar faces of famous guitar  players. Jon and the rest of the audience must guess which artist is associated with a specific guitar face.Following this Matthew shares more musical musings.Make 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.html

Upgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups. https://www.throbak.com/Fender vs Gibson: The Guitar Class War Nobody Talks About!Is a Fender the guitar of the working man? Is a Gibson the guitar of the elite? Find out in episode 24 of the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast.In today's Guitargument and Cool Down Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail of ThroBak Electronics take sides in the age old battle of Fender vs Gibson electric guitars. Can the conflict between the working man's guitar and and the guitar of the blues lawyer be settled in the Guitargument? Jon and Matthew  try their best to defend each side of the Fender vs Gibson feud. In the Cool Down an epic guitar battle ensues in the ThroBak Guitar Lounge.The podcast starts with the questions from the ThroBak Mailbox about the signs and affects of a failing Meteor-301 pickup winder friction disc. To watch the full video of Jon Gundry repairing a vintage Meteor ME-301 pickup winder the link.https://youtu.be/0CvfWEEPUlk?si=-cjteGoHHuQWtv7mIn the Industry Insights segment Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail talk about Ace Frehley. Layoffs at PRS are also discussed.In the Rorschach Riffs segment Matthew plays four guitar riffs that Jon, Paul and the rest of the audience must identify.Following this Matthew shares more Kisstory.Guitars:2004 Gibson Les Paul Historic Reissue R7 2020 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 OverdriveMake 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/Mass-Produced Mayhem! -- Are Cheap Guitars The Fast Food of Tone?Is the availability of new, cheap, high quality guitars creating a glut of guitars that the industry can't handle without some guitar makers going out of business?In today's Guitargument and Cool Down Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail of ThroBak Electronics argue whether or not there are just too many guitars on the market. What are the implications for the guitar player and guitar makers when the availability of high quality cheap new guitars leads to an ever growing choice of guitar models and brands as well as an ever growing number of used guitars to choose from?The podcast starts with ThroBak News concerning the repair of a vintage P.A.F. pickup winder at ThroBak. To watch the full video of Jon Gundry repairing a vintage Meteor ME-301 pickup winder the link.https://youtu.be/0CvfWEEPUlk?si=-cjteGoHHuQWtv7mIn the Industry Insights segment Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail talk about the potential future of G&L guitars and who they think could benefit from purchasing the company.Before the Guitargument ThroBak's own Paul Hudson quizzes Matthew and Jon about the history of the band Kiss and their fans in the state of Michigan.In the Rorschach Riffs segment Jon plays four guitar riffs that Matthew and the rest of the audience must identify.Following this Matthew muses musical about his visit to a historical Kisstory location on the state of Michigan.Guitars:2004 Gibson Les Paul Historic Reissue R7 Pickups:ThroBak '57 SteelHead MXV P.A.F. Repros with Long A4 Magnetshttps://www.throbak.com/paf-style-pickups-throbak-57-steelhead-mxv.htmlAmp:1979 Fender Deluxe ReverbPedal: Nobels ODR-1 OverdriveMake sure to watch the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast each Saturday on YouTube.ThroBak 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/Guitar Center is a making a comeback?! Find out more during the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast Guitargument.In today's Guitargument and Cool Down Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail of ThroBak Electronics argue whether or not Guitar Center is staging a comeback that is resulting in higher store traffic, a larger selection of used gear, higher prices for used gear and a storewide effort to acquire and sell used guitars.The podcast starts with ThroBak viewer mail comments about the previous episode's comparison of USA made Alnico magnets vs Chinese made Alnico magnets.In the Player Grade Vintage segment Jon Gundry shows a 1967 Gibson J50 acoustic guitar and explains the details that make the guitar fall in to the collectable player grade vintage guitar category.Following the Guitargument ThroBak's own Paul Hudson quizzes Matthew and Jon about their guitar knowledge.In the Rorschach Riffs segment Matthew plays four bass guitar riffs that Jon Gundry and the rest of the audience must identify.Then Paul Hudson gives a Top 10 List of complaints wife's have about their guitar playing husband.Following this Matthew muses musical about recent concert he attended and also talks about the appearance of ThroBak pickups on a major event stage.Guitars:1963 Epiphone Newport Deluxe bass1967 Gibson J50 GuitarAmp:1979 Fender Deluxe ReverbPedal: Nobels ODR-1 OverdriveThroBak Electronics, located in Grand Rapids Michigan, was established in 2002 to bring the best of vintage tone back to the guitar player of today.​ThroBak 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/Chinese vs American Telecaster Magnets -- Can YOU Hear the Difference? Get ready for the ONLY Chinese vs USA guitar pickup magnet comparison on youtube! Watch episode 021 of the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast!In today's Guitargument and Cool Down Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail of ThroBak Electronics argue the virtues of USA Made vs Chinese Made guitar pickup Alnico Magnets. In the Cool Down they compare identically wound Telecaster bridge pickups. One bridge pickup is made with ThroBak USA Made Reproduction Alnico magnets and the other bridge pickup is made with the best Chinese Made Alnico magnets available. Find out if you can hear the difference between USA Made and Chinese Made magnets in an A/B comparison with two identical TelecastersThe podcast starts with ThroBak viewer mail. Jon Gundry answers a question about ThroBak reproduction pickup accuracy and long term durability.In the Player Grade Vintage segment Jon Gundry explains the strategy of unplayable vintage guitar as a way to get a good deal on vintage guitars and also as a way of reducing future spending on guitars.In the Rorschach Riffs segment Jon Gundry tries to stump Matthew Quail and the viewers with 4 famous riffs played in rapid succession. Join in the fun and try to name the songs associated with all four riffs.Following this Matthew muses musical about the GuitArk and also a guitar barn find.Guitars:Vintage 1970 Gibson 2020   Fender 70th Anniversary Broadcaster with ThroBak Nocaster - A3 Classic pickups2004 Gibson R7 Les Paul Historic Reissue with ThroBak '57 Steelhead Prototype P.A.F. Repros installedAmp:1979 Fender Deluxe ReverbPedal: Nobels ODR-1 OverdriveMake 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.​ThroBak 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/The #1 Mistake That's Ruining Your Guitar Tone: Playing Too Hard! This important topic will be debated in the Guitargument of episode #020 of the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast. Are you guilty of picking too hard and fretting strings with too much force? Would more nuanced playing improve your tone? Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail get to the bottom of what really matters when it comes to guitar tone in the Guitargument and Cool Down segments of this must watch episode.First Jon Gundry has another  Player Grade Vintage Guitar example. In this episode Jon shares the strategy of guitar deal hunting by looking for vintage guitars that have pickups missing. A 1967 Gibson ES-335 is shown as an example of a vintage guitar in need of replacement ThroBak P.A.F. style reproduction pickups. Jon and Matthew play the same ES-335 equipped with ThroBak ER-Custom MXV P.A.F. style reproduction pickups in a ThroBak jam.Matthew Quail then tries to stump Jon and the viewers with his electric guitar Rorschach Riffs. Listen to a combination of 4 signature riffs and pick out which classic Rock songs they are from.Following this Matthew muses musical about the new David Gilmour IMAX concert movie.Amp:1979 Fender Deluxe ReverbPedal: Nobels ODR-1 OverdriveMake 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.​ThroBak 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/Is AI going to takeover my Blues band in 3 years? Will AI takeover your band? This and other important questions are answered in episode #019 of the ThroBak Guitar Lounge.Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail debate what coming AI developments will mean when it come to how we play guitar and with whom. They anticipate interactive Ai agent musicians that will be active, real time participants in music creation performance and improvisation. Find out how soon this future will arrive and what the implications are for guitar players in the Guitargument.Then Jon Gundry continues with the Player Grade Vintage segment. In this episode Jon shares the strategy of guitar deal hunting by looking for the "orphaned guitar". A 1967 Epiphone Riviera is shown as an example of what to expect when purchasing an orphaned vintage guitar. Jon and Matthew also play the guitar in a ThroBak jam.Matthew Quail then tries to stump Jon and the viewers with his acoustic guitar Rorschach Riffs. Listen to a combination of 4 signature riffs and pick out which classic Rock songs they are from.Following the Guitargument and Cool Down segment Matthew shows the first guitar to be included in the GuitARK!Guitars:Vintage 1967 Epiphone RivieraVintage 1963 Epiphone Newport Deluxe Bass2004 Gibson R7 Les Paul Historic ReissueAmp:1979 Fender Deluxe ReverbPedal: Nobels ODR-1 OverdriveMake 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.​ThroBak 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/STOP Wasting Time on Guitar Intonation and Focus on TONE! Are guitar players paying too much attention to intonation? Find out today in the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Guitargument! Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail debate whether or not accurate guitar intonation matters for playability and tone. In the Guitargument Cool Down Jon and Matthew play guitars that are identical in every way except one guitar is well intonated and one is poorly intonated. Can Matthew and the viewers tell the difference? Watch and find out in the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast 018.First Jon and Matthew read from the ThroBak Mailbox where they offer advice about magnet flips, phase and the danger of damage to a P.A.F. style pickup.In the Player Grade Vintage segment Jon Gundry shows a 1962 Epiphone Olympic, a great candidate for a entry level vintage guitar. The segment finishes with a ThroBak jam to show off the guitar.Matthew Quail then tries to stump Jon and the viewers with his acoustic guitar Rorschach Riffs. Listen to a combination of 4 signature riffs and pick out which classic Rock songs they are from.Later Matthew muses about the project that will preserve the best guitars for eternity, the GuitARK.Guitars:Vintage 1962 Epiphone OlympicVintage 1963 Epiphone Newport Deluxe Bass1985 Fender '57 AVRI Stratocaster1986 Fender '57 AVRI StratocasterAmp:1979 Fender Deluxe ReverbPedal: Nobels ODR-1 OverdriveMake 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.html

Upgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups. https://www.throbak.com/Noiseless vs Single-Coil Pickups - Which Has Better Tone? Find out today in the ThroBak Podcast Guitargument! Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail debate whether the classic single coil Fender Stratocaster pickup is superior or lacking when put up against the Fender noiseless pickup alternatives.First Jon and Matthew read from the ThroBak Mailbox to clarify how to identify a real ThroBak pickup if shopping for used.Then on to the new Player Grade Vintage segment in which Jon Gundry shows a vintage 1964 Epiphone Crestwood electric guitar. Details that make this guitar an affordable entry into the vintage guitar market are explained. The segment finishes with a ThroBak jam to show off the guitar.Matthew Quail then tries to stump Jon and the viewers with his Rorschach Riffs. Listen to a combination of 4 signature riffs and pick out which classic Rock songs they are from.Later Matthew muses about the Archies comic book series.Guitars:Vintage 1964 Epiphone CrestwoodVintage 1963 Epiphone Newport Deluxe Bass2025 Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster1986 Fender '57 AVRI Stratocaster1988 Fender Eric Clapton StratocasterAmp:1979 Fender Deluxe ReverbPedal: Nobels ODR-1 OverdriveMake 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/pedals.htmlhttps://www.throbak.com/strings.html

Upgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups. https://www.throbak.com/Twang Telecaster Pickups vs Fat Telecaster Pickups. Which tone is best for you?Listen to Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail compare Telecaster guitars with Fat ThroBak Broadcaster-A3 Classic pickups and Twangy ThroBak T-54 MXV pickups in the Cool Down of this episode's Guitargument.First Jon and Matthew demonstrate the tonal difference between 42AWG magnet wire and 43AWG magnet wire in a Telecaster and Broadcaster and Nocaster style pickups. They play twin, 70th Anniversary, Fender Broadcaster guitars, one equipped with ThroBak Broadcaster - A3 Classic pickups, (with 43awg wire), and another with ThroBak Nocaster - A3 Classic pickups, (with 42AWG wire). Hear how bow sizes magnet wire change the tone of a Telecaster bridge pickup with the same number of coil turns. Both pickups use ThroBak USA made A3 magnets and both pickups have the same number of wire turns. Both pickups are hand wound, making them perfect for this  A/B Telecaster pickup comparison. All guitars are played clean and dirty through the vintage ThroBak 1979 Fender Deluxe Reverb a Nobels ODR-1 effect pedal.Following the pickup comparison Matthew Quail tries to stump Jon and the viewers with his Rorschach Riffs. Listen to a combination of 4 signature riffs and pick out which classic songs they are from.Later Matthew muses about Marvel comic characters that play guitar,In the tools and tips segment Jon Gundry explains why you might want a Micro-Mesh kit.Make sure to watch the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast each Saturday on YouTube.Telecaster pickups in video:ThroBak Nocaster - A3 Classic, NC-A3 MXVThroBak Broadcaster - A3 Classic, BC-A3 MXVThroBak T-'54 MXVhttps://www.throbak.com/telecaster-pickups.htmlAmp:1979 Fender Deluxe ReverbPedal: Nobels ODR-1 OverdriveIn the tools and tips segment Jon Gundry explains why you might want a Micro-Mesh kit.Make 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/pedals.htmlhttps://www.throbak.com/strings.html

Upgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups. https://www.throbak.com/Tube amp gain vs. pedal gain! Find which tone is best for you with a side by side comparison in today's ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast 015. In the Guitargument Matthew Quail and Jon Gundry determine once and for all whether pedal gain is the perfect choice for most players or if the revered vintage Fender Deluxe Reverb has a distortion tone unmatched by a pedal into a clean guitar amp. Jon Gundry plays his 1967 Gibson ES-335 with ThroBak ER-Custom MXV P.A.F. style pickups through a Nobels ODR-1, both on an off, into a vintage 1979 Fender Deluxe Reverb.Matthew Quail does his best to stump Jon and the viewers with another round of Rorschach Riffs. Listen to a combination of 4 signature riffs and pick out which classic songs they are from. Fun for all!Pickups in video:ThroBak ER-Custom MXV pickups in a 1967 Gibson ES-335.https://www.throbak.com/paf-style-pickups-throbak-er-custom.htmlAmp:1979 Fender Deluxe ReverbPedal: Nobels ODR-1 OverdriveIn the tools and tips segment Jon Gundry shows the benefits of a wooden cam clamps for guitar repair.Make 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/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.​ThroBak 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/High output P-90's vs low output P-90's, which is better? In episode 014 Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail debate whether a hot P-90 electric guitar pickup or a low output P-90 pickup is best in a P90 pickups comparison. In the Guitargument viewers see and hear the hotter ThroBak Special - SB P90 pickups in a Jack Briggs Apollo guitar and a ThroBak P90-DE 7.8k bridge pickup in a Gibson Les Paul Junior. Watch the live side by side playing comparison.Pickups in video:ThroBak Special-SB P90's in a Jack Briggs Apollo.https://www.throbak.com/p90-pickup-throbak-special-soap-bar.htmlThroBak P90-DE 7.8k Dogear Bridge Pickup in a Gibson Les Paul Junior.https://www.throbak.com/p90-pickup-throbak-dog-ear.htmlAmp:1979 Fender Deluxe ReverbPedal: Nobels ODR-1 OverdriveIn the tools and tips segment Jon Gundry shows the Hakko CHP-170 Micro Soft Wire Cutters.Make 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/pedals.htmlhttps://www.throbak.com/strings.html

Upgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups. https://www.throbak.com/Do your guitar heroes trash their guitars? Is there a double standard when when it comes to customizing a guitar when you are a celebrity or an average guitar player? Watch Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail debate this in the guitargument in episode 013 of the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast.Hear ThroBak ESG-102B Custom MXV pickups in a Collings I-35LC through a 1979 Fender Deluxe Reverb and a Nobels ODR-1 pedal. This version of the ThroBak ESG-102B Custom pickups have short A2 magnets in both neck and bridge pickups.In the tools and tips segment Jon Gundry shows the Lutz 15 in One ratcheting screwdriver.Matthew has a strategy for getting spousal approval of your next guitar purchase that involves quilting.In the Guitar Regrets segment Jon Gundry shows his 1987 AVRI '57 Stratocaster with a celebrity signature on the back.Make 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/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.​ThroBak 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/Sit down with ThroBak's master P.A.F. pickup winder Paul Hudson and hear him reveal the inside secret details of P.A.F. pickup winding through a series 20 questions asked by Jon Gundry. All in the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast Episode 012.The show starts with an introduction of ThroBak's perpetual employee of the month, Paul Hudson. Paul talks about his 15 plus years of experience working at ThroBak Electronics and becoming the world's most qualified and experienced operator of the most complete collection of vintage Gibson 50's golden era pickup winders owned by ThroBak.In the tools and tips segment Jon Gundry shows the guitar spanner wrench that is essential for work on Gibson guitars with a Switchcraft 3 way toggle switch.Can you play the bass guitar with no prior experience? Paul Hudson, pickup winding master of ThroBak Electronics, will put this question to the test. Jon Gundry and Paul Hudson of ThroBak Electronics deal with this hard question in the Guitargument. Paul will follow up in the Cooldown by playing the bass guitar with no prior playing experience.In the Pickup Precision with Paul segment Paul Hudson gives a master class in the fine details of what it takes for ThroBak to wind the most accurate vintage P.A.F. repro pickup coils on the planet.In the Guitar Regrets segment Jon Gundry shows his once mold infested vintage 1952/57 Gibson Les Paul.Make 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-...https://www.throbak.com/telecaster-pi...

Upgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups. https://www.throbak.com/Can the quest for perfect guitar tone create fallout that affects your relationships? Is the pursuit of all things guitar a pointless waste of time? Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail deal with these hard questions in ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast Episode 011.Hear ThroBak SLE-101 MXV pickups in a 1989 Gibson ES-335 through a 1979 Fender Deluxe Reverb and a Nobels ODR-1 pedal. ThroBak SLE-101 MXV guitar pickups are the world standard for accurate reproductions of vintage P.A.F. pickups from the 1950's.In the tools and tips segment Jon Gundry shows a great way to remove light scuff marks from a guitar.In the Guitar Regrets segment Jon Gundry shows his unplayable 1964 Epiphone Casino.Make 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/pedals.htmlhttps://www.throbak.com/strings.html

Upgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups. https://www.throbak.com/Are vintage guitars and amps better than new guitars and amps? Find out in today's Guitargument! All ahead in episode 010 of the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast.See and hear a vintage 1964 Gibson Sg through a 1979 Fender Deluxe Reverb and a vintage 1964 Epiphone Newport Deluxe bass and decide for yourself if vintage guitars and amps are better. In ThroBak news we reveal the largest unboxing in guitar history, a vintage Leesona 102 coil winding machine!In the tools and tips segment Jon Gundry a tool that allows for safe adjustment of an amp bias trim pot.Matthew Quail shows some celebrity guitar picks and he later shows a guitar regret he wishes he could take back.Make 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/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.​ThroBak 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/Is it impossible to reproduce the 1959 Vintage P.A.F. guitar pickup today in 2025? Did Collings just improve the Telecaster with the new Collings 71 guitar? Find out in episode 009 of the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast.See and hear the new Collings 71 guitar with factory upgrade ThroBak Nocaster A3 Classic pickups, before the Guitargument.In the tools and tips segment Matthew shows how to manage your guitar picks and Jon Gundry shows his favorite tuner for intonating an electric guitar.Matthew gives his strategy for a free concert experience in the Matthew's Musical Musings segment.Make 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/pedals.htmlhttps://www.throbak.com/strings.html

Upgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups. https://www.throbak.com/Can you have too many guitar effect pedals? Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail discuss if too many guitar pedals can ultimately ruin your tone and distract from advancing your guitar skills in this episode 008 of the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast. Jon shows his first edition Matchless Hot Box as an example of the pitfalls of relying on an effect pedal purchase for inspiration as a guitar player.In the tools and tips segment Matthew shows the perfect clip on tuner for bass guitar and Jon Gundry shows the uses of the Stew Mac Micromesh touch-up stick.In the guitar regrets segment of the podcast Jon Gundry reveals his 1967 Gibson B-25 that had a broken headstock that the seller did not disclose when the guitar was purchased online.Make 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/pedals.htmlhttps://www.throbak.com/strings.html

Upgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups. https://www.throbak.com/Join us in the ThroBak Guitar Lounge for Podcast episode 007. Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail of ThroBak debate whether it is possible to have too many guitars in this episode's guitargument. Also learn about a great choice for a complete guitar nut file set. Matthew shows and interesting book of Blues guitar legends. Finally Matthew talks about his first electric guitar purchase in the Guitar Regrets segment.​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/pedals.htmlhttps://www.throbak.com/strings.html

Upgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups. https://www.throbak.com/Join us in the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast episode 006. Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail of ThroBak questions the myth that tube guitar amplifiers are superior to their solid state guitar amplifier counterpart in this episodes guitargument. Also learn about the perfect ruler for measuring guitar string action. There is a cautionary letter from the ThroBak mailbox as well as commentary from Matthew about the Norman's Rare Guitars Netflix documentary. Finally Jon Gundry talks about his unfortunate purchase of a vintage 1955 Gibson Les Paul Standard in the Guitar Regrets segment of this podcast.​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/pedals.htmlhttps://www.throbak.com/strings.html

Join us in the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast episode 005. Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail of ThroBak explore the dark side of vintage guitar collecting, STOLEN GUITARS. Ethics, celebrity owned stolen guitars and much more revealed in a heated guitar argument.Announcements:First live stream ask ThroBak Thursday Coming soon!Phillip McKnight unedited interview with Jon Gundry of ThroBak.https://youtu.be/EDYdPdUN4Tw?si=9UDDdvNO8OzHS-75The tools and tips segment explains the advantage of Fretboard Finishing Oil.https://amzn.to/3HykDSlVintage 1986 '57 Fender AVRI Stratocaster shown.Matthew gives a movie review of Sinners. Followed by a Back To Future movie guitar regret.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/pedals.htmlhttps://www.throbak.com/strings.html

Join us in the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast episode 004. Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail of ThroBak point the finger back at themselves when they debate whether or not boutique guitar pickups are a scam. Follow along with the conversation that starts with news about the 10 year anniversary of the historic ThroBak KZ/LP-115 pickup winder. A machine once owned by Les Paul himself after he rescued the winder from the Gibson Kalamazoo factory where the machine was used to wind P.A.F. pickups and P90 guitar pickups in the 1950's. Perhaps the most documented pickup winder of the P.A.F. era.The tools and tips segment shows a must have nut driver for all guitar players followed by a guitar string tip that might just save you from re-fretting your guitar.Matthew also gives a book review of the Mike Campbell Heartbreaker book. Matthew then talks about his guitar regret, a baritone guitar he wishes he never sold.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/pedals.htmlhttps://www.throbak.com/strings.html

Join us on the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast episode 003 as we discuss whether guitars made in the 1980s are now considered vintage. Tune in to learn more about this new wave of vintage guitars in the Guitargument segment of episode 003. See the new Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Reissue unboxing. Plus a Victoria Amps 35115 guitar amplifier unboxing.Five Watt World P.A.F. History Videohttps://youtu.be/RpM9u2LH_ds?si=tQqdEOntc5E5F9W8ThroBak 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/pedals.htmlhttps://www.throbak.com/strings.html

Learn the shocking truth about broken guitar necks and why some claim guitars sound better than ever after a broken guitar neck is repaired. Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail debate this controversial topic in the Guitargument followed by the Cool Down segment where they delve into the origins on this guitar myth.Preview of the new Epiphone Les Paul Gibson Custom Shop Collaboration Series guitar.Must watch Ai history of the P90 pickup!We're talking tone, playability, and the real value of these iconic guitars and pickups. If you're a guitarist on the hunt for the perfect sound, you won't want to miss this conversation. Keep up to date on the current state of the guitar industry, what the future holds and much more with the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast.Affiliate Links:Grobet 4" Round Needle File Cut 0 https://amzn.to/3GTWd5AWeller Soldering Ironhttps://amzn.to/4k79TIEWeller Soldering Iron Tips Variety Packhttps://amzn.to/42TaxUzWeller Wide ETD 4.8mm Soldering Tiphttps://amzn.to/4kb8twLAustin John "Whole Lotta Love" (BB King) @ Acmehttps://youtu.be/tEqooSgoqzk?si=7O_Y3-oeSDb2V7M1ThroBak 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/pedals.htmlhttps://www.throbak.com/strings.html

Join Jon Gundry and Matthew Quail in the ThroBak Guitar Lounge for our debut podcast episode, where we dive into the tone debate of the century: are vintage Les Pauls and vintage P.A.F. pickups really worth the hefty price tag? We're talking tone, playability, and the real value of these iconic guitars and pickups. If you're a guitarist on the hunt for the perfect sound, you won't want to miss this conversation. Learn about how to find a vintage P.A.F. without falling prey to a counterfeiter. Plus expert advice on choosing the best soldering iron for electric guitar wiring and pickup installations. Keep up to date on the current state of the guitar industry, what the future holds and much more with the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast.Links:Weller Soldering Ironhttps://amzn.to/4k79TIEWeller Soldering Iron Tips Variety Packhttps://amzn.to/42TaxUzWeller Wide ETD 4.8mm Soldering Tiphttps://amzn.to/4kb8twLThroBak P.A.F. Repair Videohttps://youtu.be/qGdWlAQ07N0?si=O1NUihGoVAV3DcBqThe P90 Les Pauls: A Short Historyhttps://youtu.be/CtM0vvtvhu0?si=Mef1bZSZNjwA_EdFNick Moss Band Your Red Baghttps://youtu.be/HcdYGKIwZr8?si=zgn5DZN3WIq1vgNCThroBak 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/pedals.htmlhttps://www.throbak.com/strings.html