I bought these mics 5 months ago directly from the United States (much cheaper than European resellers offer! Between 100 and 300 Euros, there is a difference ...)
It was to replace the pickups on my yamaha pacifica, which I found quite flat ... I took what a slap! In fact, the sound I had before was completely devoid of life! With these pickups, the sound is very warm, very soft, not loud in the treble and always with lots of harmonics!
In the neck position, it is a treat!
To actually use a preamp with at least light to find the "real" sound strat.
Price / quality ratio more than adequate, I would do that choice again!