Only my own I trust for sure
Everyone is different and I often see /read/hear others experiences with pups that differ completely with mine..whether its just taste or differences in gear remains to be seen.
As an example, there is very little love here for Gibson pickups. I prefer BBs (pros or 1/2) over Duncans through my rigs to be honest. For a high output pickup, I think the 498T is even steven with a Custom or JB or whatnot. I think picking the right guitar with good wood quality makes all the difference in the Gibson pups. If your guitar is lacking some way "aftermarket" pups will help address the (tonal) deficiency. Pick the right guitar (tonally) in the first place, choose the right amp, speakers/cab and the Gibson pups give you those classic Gibson sounds you hear on Album/CD no problem (if thats what you want). If you are trying to make your Faded Flying V through a Peavey Classic 30 1x12 combo sound like Eric Clapton w/Cream playing a SG through a Stack of 100w Marshalls, then yeah, you likely will have better luck with some other pup that makes up for the "deficiency" in your gear (so to speak).
Thats my experience anyway, YMMV
