I don't use a neck pickup very often, but to me the sound of whole guitar should be the best as possible. I choose the product because a tons of good reviews and rates and it was a goal. It sounds very clean and watery, never gets muddy. To me, it sound very close to single pickup, but with very warm and sweet overtones. I use it in my basswood guitar for metal home record project and it's the best choice for every guitarist who cares for the sound and it's fit in the whole mix. The pickup is extremely versatile, best for rock, brilliant for metal, ideal for jazz.