DiMarzio DP819 D Activator 8-String Neck Pickup (Black Metal Cover With Nickel Poles)The book is still being written about what an 8 string pickup should sound like. Most agree it should have a wide frequency response, be very articulate and dynamic, and not be muddy. All of these qualities are particularly important for the neck position, and DiMarzio built them into the D Activator 8. The D Activator 8 Neck is open, clear and very responsive. It maintains its sound character even with massive amounts of gain, and it's also bright