In an attempt to be succinct... I really, really enjoy this pickup. Is it going to fool all the single coil purists? Nope, but it will get you about 85% of the way there (to my ears anyway). Great immediacy in the attack and single notes sing all over the fretboard. I prefer to use pure nickel wrapped strings with mine (lends a bit more of a vintage vibe while knocking the output down a touch). I have the 'standard' output bridge model, but Fralin will wind it lower or higher output if that's your preference. To sum this all up, it's a sound/voice I sincerely wish I'd tried a long time ago.