8 string pickup replacement with some warmth?

[Kristen Bruno]

I have a cheapo SX 8 string lap steel (with legs) that really doesn't sound bad ... but the pickup is a bit "sterile". Any recommendations on a replacement pickup with some warmth but not distorted. (In a perfect world everyone would have a lap king steel, but alas, its not a perfect world!! )

This cheapo is lightweight and sounds decent enough as a grab and go guitar to jam with. Here is a pick of what it looks like.
https://www.amazon.com/LAP-NAT-String-S ... B01CULHLIA

Thanks
K

[G Strout]

Talk to Jerry Sentell at https://www.sentellpickups.net/

He does great work. Rewinds, repairs, and even did a special design for me creating a Humbucker that fit into a 1957 Franz single coil case. Can't say enough good about him and his work. His prices are very fair and his turn around is fast.

[David Knutson]

I’ve used Lollar Console Grande pickups on the 8 strings I built for myself. Really rich sounding, at least to my ear. Racetrack shape rather than soap bar, so perhaps not a direct drop-in on yours.
https://www.lollarguitars.com/lollar-st ... e-8-string