This to me is the sound of rock, it really does drive the tone with midrange that just sings. I have been playing them through a Mesa Boogie Fillmore 100 and I think they are fantastic. The bridge is perfect for hard rock and blues and the neck is fantastic for leads. These aren't just great for the price they are flat out great. No scooped mids here. YES!!! I own a lot of nice hum buckers and these can hang with any of them with the best midrange I have ever heard. Fat, tight and juicy in that order.