Introducing some pickups that were good buys and impressed me -- JB pickup edition

I want to try different pickups, but getting more and more will cost a lot. I think there are many people who are curious like this, but can't do it.
So, this time, I will introduce the pickups that I was happy I bought or impressed me.

*Note
I tried a decent number, but there is a huge number of pickups for JB, and there are many new entries. I haven't tried all of them...

EMG / JVX

Currently installed in the IGB.
A model from the JV X series (a series that provides high power, wide range, and plenty of headroom) that EMG says is ideal for a fretless bass. In a nutshell, it's a "universal pickup that has weakened the EMG character". EMG has a clear, punchy sound, but it has a distinctive sound and different tastes.
The JV is a pickup that has a narrower range and modest power compared with the J, giving it a mature look and good sound. By converting the JV to X, it becomes the range is wider, but it is no longer the so-called "EMG sound", but it does become a very versatile sound.
Since it is active, there is little noise, and since it is solderless, it can be easily replaced. EMG also provides a wealth of options (mainly preamps) and these has considerable potential.
I think it's understandable to those who don't like EMG very much. But it’s one I would recommend.

Dimarzio / DP249

My favorite DiMarzio. The DP123 has a lot of great reviews and I like it, rather I prefer it.
Compared to the DP123, it feature a stronger mid to high range. A modern sound rather than a vintage one. The DP123 has a relatively low-frequency sound that fits in, but the DP249 has good sound clarity and does not get lost in a band. In other words, it's a rather assertive sound, but it's still easy to handle. If you compare it to Fender, you can imagine that the DP123 is based on 60's and the DP249 is based on 70's.
DiMarzio's PU uses a 4-core cable, and if you change it to a pot with a switch so that you can tap the coil, you can make quite a variety of sounds even though it is passive, and noise is low. If you are considering activating the passive JB as a sound clarity improvement or noise countermeasure, I recommend this for the time being.
Of course, there is no problem even if you put it on the active JB.

Fender / Custom Shop '60s Jazz Bass Pickup

These are genuine Fender pickups.
There are many pickups aimed at the "vintage Fender" sound, and I also tried some.
These are surprising because they’re cheap but have a good vintage sound. You might think they’re more powerful and younger than the real thing, but it can't be helped (vintage pickups have a lower output as the magnetic force weakens over time). However, I think these are easier to use than weak vintage pickups. These are also recommended.

Seymour Duncan / STK-J2

A single size humbucking PU.
Unlike ordinary humbuckers, it has almost no soft side and has a rumbling sound that feels tense somehow. Punk and garage rock sound great. It's not something that can be recommended to everyone because of its characteristic sound, but if you own multiple JBs, installing one will come in handy as a wonderful weapon.
Of course, coil tapping is possible, so I think it is better to use it together with a pot with a switch.

Kent Armstrong / HOTLIPS SPLITTUBE

Lipstick! Truly "impressive" pickup.
The sound is a fairly ordinary Jazz Bass sound. It's more like the 70's rather than the 60's. Anyway, I remember that I fell in love with the appearance and bought it on impulse. As mentioned above, the sound is not really that impressive (there are no major features), so I think it's okay to install if you want to emphasize the visual side.

Thank you for reading to the end.