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I think the 89R is cheaper
The 57 IMO has more output than the 81, and is thicker with some grit to the upper mids, but still way less gritty than a passive IMO. It is slightly looser in feel but really still very tight. I was under the impression that it'd have less output than the 81. I've no idea why, I can't find any description saying this so I think I just assumed it due to all the talk about PAF voicing.
interesting what you say about the 57.
i've had EMG equipped guitars before (81/85) and they were ok, but i prefer passives, mainly due to the coldness and lack of character that you describe on the 81.
Sometime in the future i can see myself putting together a 1 pickup jaguar/tele with an active pickup...the 57 may be a good option
I've got a single humbucker pick guard on the way for my Strat so will try everything out there, starting with the 85 since it is currently spare and if anything I think it will sound best in the strat, the PRSs were probably too fat sounding for it in the tuning I'm using.
I think the biggest difference between the original Blackouts and the Mick Thompson Blackouts is the fact there is more low end removed on the Mick Thompson version to keep them tighter with lower tunings. From what I can find out it doesn't seem that they drastically altered the pickup in any other way. I reckon I'd prefer the tighter Mick Thompson ones given my tuning.