Need advice - replacing a bridge Cold Sweat

[headcreeps]

I had a bridge Cold Sweat lying around, so I decided to try it in a Gibson Les Paul (mahogany body + maple top) through a Diezel Einstein.

Comparing it with the stock pickup (Burstbucker #2) the CS sounds much bigger and fatter. It excels on heavier stuff. It feels like a wall of sound crashing down while being smoother, meaning less spikey.

But for some things like AC/DC or ZZ Top it seems that so much fatness is a drawback if that makes any sense.
I can't seem to get the same definition or harmonic content as I do with the stock pickup.

So I would like to try a BKP which is more in the vein of the Burstbucker #2.
I don't want a vintage specific pickup, but rather something all-around that can go from AC/DC to Metallica, but no need for much heavier. No need for any softer either, since I usually play that in the neck pickup (Mule).

I'm leaning towards Holy Diver. I read that it resembles the JB which I really like in Les Pauls.
Any suggestions ?

[Twinfan]

I think the HD would be too fat.

I'd say a Riff Raff.  Nice and clear, and tight enough to cover the range you're after.  It's the compromise choice.

[Will]

What about the Rebel Yell? surely that would have more cut and be better at both heavier stuff as well as the crunch for AC/DC.
I agree that the HD is way to fat and smooth though

[Yamhammer]

Rebel Yells.

[ericsabbath]

I think that even the Rebel Yell may sound fatter than the Sweat in a LP, cause it's a full midrange pickup
for ZZ Top and AC/DC I'd definitely recommend Riff Raffs over any other pickup
you can always use some kind of mid booster or overdrive for heavier stuff
a good equalizer before the amp can make a huge difference
I use a vintage Maxon equalizer just for a slight mid boost and it pushes the amp really hard
I bet it could turn any low powered pickup into a metal monster, when needed

[Philly Q]

I agree with Twinfan and Eric.  I don't think The RY would be any less fat than the CS, and from all I've read the HD would be fatter again.

You definitely want a lower output pickup.  Riff Raff, as suggested, or maybe (shot in the dark, without having tried one myself... ) VHII?

[Yamhammer]

The only problem with the Riff Raffs is that you might have to change your set-up, especially if you're not used to low output pickups.

I'd still recommend the Rebel Yells; it's vintage/modern and goes easy from classic rock to the heavier stuff, extremely versa-
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I think the VH2 would be too thick/raw in the lows and the HD would be far too fat.

It's your choice.