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Guitar players, sit back in the ThroBak Guitar Lounge and be part of the internet's most informative guitar hang! Fun takes on tone, guitar collecting, repair and installation tips, guitar news of the day and much more. ThroBak Electronics owner Jon Gundry and co-host Matthew Quail draw upon decades of guitar expertise and insights from their work at ThroBak Electronics making the finest reproductions guitar pickups available today.  Join us each week by subscribing to the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast!

  1. High Output vs Low Output P.A.F. Pickups – Which Sounds Better Through Fender?

    APR 27

    High Output vs Low Output P.A.F. Pickups – Which Sounds Better Through Fender?

    High Output vs Low Output P.A.F. Pickups – Which Sounds Better Through Fender? | ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast Ep. 050 Upgrade 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 Episode ThroBak MC-102B Custom  P.A.F. Repros ThroBak '57 SteelHead MXV A4  P.A.F. Repros 1979 Fender Deluxe Reverb Nobels ODR-1 Gold Edition 2023 Gibson 1958 Historic Reissue Les Paul 2004 Gibson 1957 Historic Reissue Les Paul Thanks 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.com ThroBak Electronics is a world leader in classic reproduction guitar pickups. To learn more visit.: https://www.throbak.com/p90-pickup.html https://www.throbak.com/paf-pickups.html https://www.throbak.com/stratocaster-pickups.html https://www.throbak.com/telecaster-pickups.html https://www.throbak.com/alnico-magnets.html https://www.throbak.com/pedals.html https://www.throbak.com/strings.html 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.Make sure to watch the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast each Saturday on YouTube.

    1h 24m

  2. APR 23

    High Output P.A.F. Pickups Through a Marshall – The Best Rock Tone Ever!?

    High Output P.A.F. Pickups Through a Marshall – The Best Rock Tone Ever!? | ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast Ep. 049 Upgrade 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 Mailbox We 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. Repros We 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 Round Fast 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 Episode ThroBak MC-102B Custom  P.A.F. Repros ThroBak '57 SteelHead MXV A4  P.A.F. Repros Marshall SV20H Studio Vintage 20-watt Amplifier Head 2023 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.html https://www.throbak.com/paf-pickups.html https://www.throbak.com/stratocaster-pickups.html https://www.throbak.com/telecaster-pickups.html https://www.throbak.com/alnico-magnets.html https://www.throbak.com/pedals.html https://www.throbak.com/strings.html 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.Make sure to watch the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast each Saturday on YouTube.

    54 min
  3. This Legendary Fender Pickup Winder Has Been Silent for Decades—Until Now

    APR 12

    This Legendary Fender Pickup Winder Has Been Silent for Decades—Until Now

    This Legendary Fender Pickup Winder Has Been Silent for Decades—Until Now | ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast Ep. 048 Upgrade 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 Segments Intro The repaired Fender / Charlie Davis / Jim Irsay / ThroBak pickup winder ThroBak Mailbox Pickups of the Week – DT-102 MXV Pickup demo The Guitargument The Cool Down Rorschach Riffs with Matthew Amp Settings – 1979 Fender Silverface Deluxe Reverb Pedal Settings – Nobels ODR-1 Treat of the Week 🍪 Matthew’s Musical Musings 🎶 Artemis II connection 🚀 Outro If 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.com ThroBak Electronics is a world leader in classic reproduction guitar pickups. To learn more visit.: https://www.throbak.com/p90-pickup.html https://www.throbak.com/paf-pickups.html https://www.throbak.com/stratocaster-pickups.html https://www.throbak.com/telecaster-pickups.html https://www.throbak.com/alnico-magnets.html https://www.throbak.com/pedals.html https://www.throbak.com/strings.html 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.Make sure to watch the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast each Saturday on YouTube.

    1h 9m
  4. The Vintage Fender Pickup Winder Is Here… Unboxing a Piece of Guitar History | Ep. 047

    APR 9

    The Vintage Fender Pickup Winder Is Here… Unboxing a Piece of Guitar History | Ep. 047

    The Vintage Fender Pickup Winder Is Here… Unboxing a Piece of Guitar History | Ep. 047 Upgrade 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.html https://www.throbak.com/paf-pickups.html https://www.throbak.com/stratocaster-pickups.html https://www.throbak.com/telecaster-pickups.html https://www.throbak.com/alnico-magnets.html https://www.throbak.com/pedals.html https://www.throbak.com/strings.html 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.Make sure to watch the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast each Saturday on YouTube.

    57 min
  5. Low Output P.A.F. Pickups and a Marshall - The Best Marshall Tone Ever!?

    MAR 28

    Low Output P.A.F. Pickups and a Marshall - The Best Marshall Tone Ever!?

    Low Output P.A.F. Pickups and a Marshall - The Best Marshall Tone Ever!? | ThroBak Guitar Lounge Ep. 046 Upgrade 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 Breakdown Intro Why pickup output might be the most overlooked factor in achieving authentic Marshall tone. ThroBak Mailbox 📬 – Jim Irsay Fender Pickup Winder Update An 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. Repros Low output, vintage-spec P.A.F. tone put under the microscope. Amp Settings ⚙️ – Marshall SV20H Studio Vintage 20-watt Amplifier Head Dialing 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 Review A 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.html https://www.throbak.com/paf-pickups.html https://www.throbak.com/stratocaster-pickups.html https://www.throbak.com/telecaster-pickups.html https://www.throbak.com/alnico-magnets.html https://www.throbak.com/pedals.html https://www.throbak.com/strings.html 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.Make sure to watch the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast each Saturday on YouTube.

    57 min
  6. Jim Irsay Auction Hidden Gem...and We Got It!

    MAR 22

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

    Jim Irsay Auction Hidden Gem...and We Got It! Upgrade your guitar with ThroBak Pickups 👉 https://www.throbak.com/ In this episode of the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast, we take you inside a major moment for ThroBak: winning a vintage Fender pickup winder at the Jim Irsay Collection auction at Christie’s in New York City. While most eyes were on iconic guitars, we were focused on something else entirely—the machine behind the tone. This isn’t just a piece of gear. It’s a direct link to the methods, materials, and processes that defined the golden era of Fender pickups. And now, it’s part of the ThroBak workshop. In this segment, we break down: • What this vintage Fender winder is and why it matters • Why it may have been the most important item in the entire auction • How machines like this shaped the sound of classic Fender pickups • What this means for the future of ThroBak pickup design If 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 News We 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 Photos A 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 Pickups We 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 Reverb Dialing in classic Fender clean and edge-of-breakup tones. 🟢 Pedal Settings – Nobels ODR-1 A touch of drive to push the amp into sweet, dynamic territory. 🎧 Tone Demo Hear the ThroBak ’59 MXV Strat pickups in action in a Road Worn Fender Stratocaster—pure vintage-inspired single coil tone. ⚡ The Guitargument – Lightning Round Rapid-fire takes, hot opinions, and instant debate—no safe answers here. 🧊 The Cool Down We 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 Pickups A thoughtful look at G&L pickups, their design philosophy, and how they fit into the broader pickup landscape. 👋 Outro Thanks for hanging with us in the Lounge—where tone isn’t just heard, it’s understood. 👉 Explore ThroBak Pickups: https://www.throbak.com ThroBak Electronics is a world leader in classic reproduction guitar pickups. To learn more visit.: https://www.throbak.com/p90-pickup.html https://www.throbak.com/paf-pickups.html https://www.throbak.com/stratocaster-pickups.html https://www.throbak.com/telecaster-pickups.html https://www.throbak.com/alnico-magnets.html https://www.throbak.com/pedals.html https://www.throbak.com/strings.html 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.Make sure to watch the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast each Saturday on YouTube.

    1h 15m
  7. Vintage Tone vs Modern Progress | Are Guitarists Stuck in the Past?

    MAR 15

    Vintage Tone vs Modern Progress | Are Guitarists Stuck in the Past?

    Vintage Tone vs Modern Progress | Are Guitarists Stuck in the Past? | ThroBak Guitar Lounge Ep. 044 Upgrade 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 🎬 Intro Jon 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 Mailbox Listener mail sparks discussion about guitar tone, pickups, and the ongoing fascination with vintage gear among modern players. 🔊 Pickups of the Week Jon plugs in and demonstrates this week’s featured ThroBak pickups in a real-world playing context. Amp Settings – 1979 Fender Deluxe Reverb A breakdown of the amp settings used for the demo so viewers can dial in similar tones. Pedal Settings – Nobels ODR-1 Jon shows the pedal settings used to shape the sound for the pickup demonstrations. 🎸 Hear ThroBak Broadcaster A3 – Classic BC-A3 Listen to ThroBak Broadcaster A3 Telecaster-style pickups installed in a 2020 70th Anniversary Fender Broadcaster, delivering classic early Telecaster tone. 🌐 ThroBak Website A 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 Down Jon and Matthew unpack the debate and explore where vintage tradition and modern creativity might meet in the middle. 🎧 Rorschach Riffs with Matthew – Electric Edition Matthew plays mysterious guitar riffs and viewers try to guess the songs. How many can you identify? 🎶 ☘️ Matthew’s Musical Musings – Greatest Irish Guitar Players Matthew highlights some of the most influential guitarists to come out of Ireland and their impact on guitar history. 👋 Outro Jon 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 Episode ThroBak Broadcaster A3 Classic (BC-A3) Pickups 1979 Fender Deluxe Reverb Nobels ODR-1 Overdrive 2020 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.html https://www.throbak.com/paf-pickups.html https://www.throbak.com/stratocaster-pickups.html https://www.throbak.com/telecaster-pickups.html https://www.throbak.com/alnico-magnets.html https://www.throbak.com/pedals.html https://www.throbak.c

    57 min
  8. P90 Pickups vs P.A.F. Through a Marshall… The Difference Is Bigger Than We Expected

    MAR 8

    P90 Pickups vs P.A.F. Through a Marshall… The Difference Is Bigger Than We Expected

    P90 vs PAF Through a Marshall… The Difference Is Bigger Than We Expected | ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast #043 Upgrade 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 Winder We 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 Marshall In 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 Humbuckers Both 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 Down Next 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 Edition Matthew 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 Musings In 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. 🎧 Outro We 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 Pickups https://www.throbak.com/p90-pickup-soap-bar-throbak-55-56-sb.html ThroBak SLE-101 Plus MXV P.A.F. Vintage Reproduction Pickups https://www.throbak.com/paf-style-pickups-throbak-sle-101-plus.html Guitars: • 2009 Gibson 1956 Reissue GoldTop Les Paul with ThroBak "55/'56-SB P90 Reproduction Pickups • 1952/'57 Vintage Gibson Les paul Conversion Amp: • Marshall SV20H Studio Vintage 20-watt Amplifier ThroBak Electronics is a world leader in classic reproduction guitar pickups. To learn more visit.: https://www.throbak.com/p90-pickup.html https://www.throbak.com/paf-pickups.html https://www.throbak.com/stratocaster-pickups.html https://www.throbak.com/telecaster-pickups.html https://www.throbak.com/alnico-magnets.html https://www.throbak.com/pedals.html https://www.throbak.com/strings.html ThroBak Electronics, located in Grand Rapids Michigan, established in 2002 to bring the best of vintage

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Guitar players, sit back in the ThroBak Guitar Lounge and be part of the internet's most informative guitar hang! Fun takes on tone, guitar collecting, repair and installation tips, guitar news of the day and much more. ThroBak Electronics owner Jon Gundry and co-host Matthew Quail draw upon decades of guitar expertise and insights from their work at ThroBak Electronics making the finest reproductions guitar pickups available today.  Join us each week by subscribing to the ThroBak Guitar Lounge Podcast!

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  • Creator
    ThroBak Electronics
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 ThroBak Guitar Lounge
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