Looking for a bridge pick up for an ESP Eclipse II, I play metal/hardcore (
http://www.myspace.com/lifeboat519), I'm the lead guitarist but I switch between rhythm and lead a lot, so I'm looking for the clarity for playing 5-6 string chords in high gain with an ENGL Invader, and having a nice lead tone that will cut through the mix well. I need good chunky-yet tight bass response for that hardcore/metal breakdown sound.
As far as I can tell my options are between the Aftermath, Nailbomb and Miracle Man. I was just hoping for some advice on which you think would compliment the type of tone I'm looking for the most. My rhythm guitarist has an Aftermath in the bridge position of his Ibanez S guitar, its a really thin body guitar and I'm not exactly sold that it's the best suited pick up for a thicker body ESP Eclipse II or for the leads I will be playing, so I was hoping the Nailbomb (I'm not sure which the ceramic or alnico) or miracle man may have a less sterile sound when paired with the Invader.
Also, how much do pickup covers affect their tone? Since my guitar is the VB eclipse I want to get gold pick up covers.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you in advance.