I got a MM nearly a year ago and am extremely pleased with it. I also have a ZW set of EMG's and although the EMG's have more of a mid-range grind, the MM just out-performs them in every category. sometimes i play the MM and im happy with it, then i pick up the axe and I just realize how awesome they are. I have a double allen head screw Hummer which boosts the bass and top end. Not sure what its like compared to a normal one, but the bass is huge and the top and mid is extremely controlled and great for shred. Harmonics are better on this than any other PU ive tried including the EMG's which I though were supposed to be the best!!