I hear ya. I really like the tone. But in my E-II Horizon NT-7 Baritone, it just seems.... Too tight? It's definitely delicious and crunchy with plenty of mids, I just think I prefer the slightly more loose feel of the first gen Blackouts. Aaaaand my guitar is active mount... so there's that hurdle to get past as well. But man, I couldn't pass it up. I got the E-II for $1,250. Shipped. Hardcase. It's a 2014, but my goodness the dude that had it really knew how to take care of his guitar.