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Golfoils from the classic era were a very specific magnet style and wire type. Without it you sort of miss the point sonically. Get in the Mojo que I did after borrowing one from a friend they are as good as it gets.
As modern winders have tried to make designs more consistent, what you'll usually get now is something more open and metallic sounding, a bit bluesier than a Strat single coil, but less hot than a humbucker. I've got a Curtis Novak gold foil, originally made for a bridge, in the neck position of my Jazzmaster and I'd describe it as bright and articulate. I love it!
I don't really know how to describe the sound, they're very different to "normal" pickups but I love the sound. Somehow bright and chimey yet full and rich. I think the word I'd use is "clear". Very versatile---I like them both clean and dirty.
Can't say that helped very much, but definitely try and seek out some videos / demos of some.
No other pickup is as responsive to player input in my experience.