The output of the NB should not be so different from my 498 too.
Mmm...Tim-> NailbombsForum> BlackdogsMe--> ? :)Tim knows all about his pickups and I would follow his recommendation.
both fit your first post descriptionboth will sound greatif you want something HOT and still versatile, go with the nailbombif you want something less extreme, but still pretty punchy, black dogmaybe you should listen to more clips and hear what you like best