Pup's for Ibanez Artcore AK85DVS...

[bengilz89]

Hi, this is my first post.

I recently traded for a new Ibanez Artcore AK85DVS w/ a spruce top and flamed maple back/sides...

It's a full hollow, and I was wondering what pup's should I put in it.
I'm currently hoping to get the "Ric chime" (Beatles, Smiths, etc)
...or possibly an early fifties rockibilly tone.

I'm completely ignorant when it comes to pickups, so any recommendations for either/both will be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Artie]

Re: Pup's for Ibanez Artcore AK85DVS...

Welcome to the forum. Beautiful guitar. Someone will be along shortly with recommendations.

Artie

 

[Frebnedzo]

Re: Pup's for Ibanez Artcore AK85DVS...

Beautiful guitar... Seth Lovers would sound great in that box,
as would Phat Cats, but both may be warmer than you want.
Did the Tone Wizard make any recommendations?

TV Jones makes the TV'Tron and TV'Tron Plus which may be
exactly what you are looking for (looks as well as sound). I've
never heard it, but it seems intended to bring out the
inner Gretsch in humbucker equipped guitars.

 

[bengilz89]

Re: Pup's for Ibanez Artcore AK85DVS...

Thanks a ton for the responses. I'll seriously look at those pickups that were metioned. The phat cats look really enticing, as do the TV Jones...

Thanks again,
Ben Giles