Like I said on the bridge model of this pickup, this is the best passive pickup I have ever used. I didn't even use the neck pickup too often until I got this Dimarzio BEAST installed on my Ibanez RG7421.
You get a real fat and clear sound for solos and leads, and it has a very high ouput, even for a neck pickup, without sounding to harsh. The cleans are bright and full of harmonies, and feature a lot of headroom
Their simple design fits nicely in any guitar, keeping the looks intact. Also you feel like Chris Broderick from Megadeth and ex-Nevermore while using these fantastic pick-ups.
The perfect set for Metal players, and everyone else, due to their unique versatility.