This a is high output pickup, fitted for rock, hard rock, metal, i wouldn't use this for something else.
Having said that, this PUP is a BEAST, once is paired with a decent high output AMP ( boogie, ENGl, 5150...) it chunks and growls like a giant monster.
The great thing is that its still clear enough, the sound doesn't get lost in between the distortion.
It shines in the mid and low mids and lows. Great for baritone tuning .
Also the great thing about this beast is that it's character is not a sterile or mainstream as the EMG 81.