I have a Firebird Studio which is essentially the same as an Explorer. I have a JB in another guitar which was my favourite pickup until I came across BK. I now have Rebel Yells in my Firebird and they are amazing. They were developed for Steve Stevens to be better than the old JBs he used to use. Although there are tonal differences I would say that, if you like the JB, you will love the Rebel Yells. They have the JB's ability to cut through a mix but they are much more versatile and clean up way better than the JB does.
