Suggestions for Pups in a semi-hollow.

[bazguitarman]

I have an Ibanez AGS83B, which is a smaller and thinner bodied semi-hollow. Single cut and only a little bigger than a LP. It's the standard maple semi-hollow construction, but the tone has mahogany written all over it. So it's not a really bright sounding guitar unamplified. Standard dual humbucker, 2 tone, 2 volume, 3-way toggle set up.

Of course the stock Ibby pups are blah. I bought this guitar wanting to use it as a moderate/hot output and woodier sounding foundation for a hot blues/classic rock/stoner rock rig. Output wise, I'm looking for hotter PAF to VH I hot output. So nothing super hot or modern. I want to be able to push my amp hard enough but not slam the front end so hard I lose all dynamics.

Right now I'm looking at the Emerald or Black Dog models. You more experienced BK guys have any suggestions?

Eric

[Grim]

Mississippi Queens will get you there, might not be hot enough though.

[bazguitarman]

Mississippi Queens will get you there, might not be hot enough though.

That's the problem I am having. Judging what output I need. I want them to be hot enough so that I never wish for more. But not so hot as to land in modern "metal" type tones.

[Grim]

So do the Mississippi Queens, and if you need more oomph, grab a TS-9

[Telerocker]

I would consider a RiffRaff too. It breezes classic rock and hot blues. With the right amp it can deliver metal too.

[ericsabbath]

riff raff or VHII