All I can tell you is that when it comes to distortion and pickups, I've heard that EMGs' are the best. That's because they're active, though. I've also heard a lot of good stuff about the Screamin' Demons'. Hell, if George Lynch uses 'em, they gotta be good for metal!
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BadHorsie, holdin' it down like Gravity!
Ain't nothin' but a Gear thang, baby!