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Jim Irsay Auction Hidden Gem...and We Got It!
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Jim Irsay Auction Hidden Gem...and We Got It!
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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.
đź‘‹ Outro
Thanks for hanging with us in the Lounge—where tone isn’t just heard, it’s understood.
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