They sound ok, but I hated the feel of the pickup. It was too touch sensitive for my playing style I guess.I haven’t played one but all of the clips of the Aldrich pickup make every guitar sound nearly identical regardless of what they’re installed in. I just don’t like it enough over a Gibson 496/498, Duncan distortion, or a Tonezone.
I’ve heard Joel’s guitars with the Aldrich. Made me go home mad. Great LP pickupsI have the Aldrichs in three of my guitars. To me, they are warm, fat and clear. The have a bit of compression, but nothing like a Duncan Distortion. They smack the front end of you amp in a very pleasing way. They have a mid range growl to them that works great with Marshall style amps.