Duncan Hot Stacks (STK2) or DiMarzio Injectors?

[Peter Krasov]

Looking for a set of modern sounding noiseless pickups for my MIM Strat. I've been looking at various models, and here is my short list:

1. Duncan Hot Stack Set (STK2): https://www.seymourduncan.com/single-product/hot-stack-strat
2. DiMarzio Injectors Set: https://www.dimarzio.com/pickups/stacked-hum-canceling-strat/injector-bridge, https://www.dimarzio.com/pickups/stacked-hum-canceling-strat/injector-neck.

Has anyone compared them back to back?

I'm not considering any rails, because I still want to retain the single-coil-ish vibe. But I'm not after replicating vintage sounding Strat.

 

[GuitarStv]

I haven't played an STK2, but have the injector neck and bridge in one guitar. The injectors aren't super hot if that's what you're looking for. They kind of straddle the fence between humbucker-y and single coil-y as far as sound. They take gain really well, but they don't do cleans quite as well as a regular single. I am running mine with a 250k volume pot and 500k tone pot, and have been debating if I want to replace the volume pot for 500k as well - the neck tends to be a little dark/too much bass for my tastes although the bridge works fine.