DiMarzio DP228F BK

I installed this one on a Les Paul guitar with the typical H+H combination (put this one in the bridge position).

I can say I really love the sound of it - it's quite sharp and precise when put through distortion, but the clean sound isn't something otherwordly and is mostly quite bland/usual/normal. I'd say this is the perfect choice if you play mostly rock and metal with occasional ventures into something less aggressive. I picked this one just for that clear metal tone and comprehensive "all-rounder" characteristics.

As for some cons, I think it's a bit noisy when left idle in a high-output scenario (and when you aren't acting as a ground for the electric circuit of your guitar via making body contact with strings/bridge). Or maybe I've soldered the ground wire not in the best kind of fashion - I'll try resoldering it later to see if that's a thing. However, this noise is definitely cancelled out when you play/use the humbucker actively, or just grounding the guitar with your hands on the strings/bridge.

Overall, it's a very nice humbucker pickup and I can recommend it for all of you who search for the definitive heavy metal sound.

This pickup rules!!! It is very smooth, low noise and superb clarity! I had EMG 85 and 81 on my Ibanez and changed to crunchlab and liquifire...more fat sound and natural sound. Distorted notes are very defined...excellent for progressive and heavy metal riffs. You need to find the sweet spot by altering the pickup height and play your favourite riffs.

If I buy another guitar, I will definitely change the stock pickups to this one!!

I've replaced my stock Ibanez RG1570 bridge pickup with this one and was amazed with the difference it gave!
I usually play progressive/melodic death metal with this guitar.
And the sound which I had with my stock pickups was always a bit muddy.

I was astonished after installing this pickup.
The sound instantly began to sound more professional sounding. It completely removed the mud at the low end. I'm always able to have clear mids even with tons of gain.

Definitely would recommend this for replacing stock Ibanez V* pickups