We've all been there, on that search, the never-ending search, removing strings, removing the old pickup, feverishly installing the replacement, anticipating sonic nirvana when we plug in to the amp, only to have it sounding no different than the countless other pickups that have been in the steel, then a downer for a few days, then you hear about a new pickup, you've got to have it, christ, it's the best thing since sliced bread, it'll be different this time, ad infinitum
