An Evolution only rates at around 13-14k resistance....can't remember exactly. This rating is *considerably* lower than the Breed.
The Breed pushes soooo much air (like the Tone Zone) because it's all heavy bass, and heavy mids. Unlike the Tone Zone, it doesn't "mush out" as easily, because the mids are shoved towards the upper end, as opposed to the lower end, near the bass frequencies.
The Evo's EQ curve is the real key. It sounds completely focused, and tight. A lot of that has to do with it's Ceramic magnet.
The Breed is more like a Tone Zone, but with less Lower Mids, and more Upper Mids. In fact, it's been described as exactly that by many of its fans.
I hated my Evolution when I had it in my floating-whammyied Ibanez. When I put it in my hardtail basswood Charvel, the difference was night & day.
I really enjoyed playing it in my hardtail, although it wasn't "quite" what I wanted at the time.
I've said this before, but looking back on it.....it would've been neat to try an Alnico 4 or Alnico 5 magnet in that pickup, just for kicks.
I think the Evolution gets some unfair criticism due to the guitarist who inspired it, and the tone-sucking gear he uses.
I think it's a very valid concept, in fact, especially in a hardtail, neck-thru-body, fat*ss guitar!
Although I have no further use for such a pickup.
