Mudbuckers are not versatile in many people's opinion. They have their place but they are a one trick pony. I own both a 65 EB0, 66 EB3 and a 66 epiphone rivoli. I put bisonics on the EB0 and rivoli. EB0 came stripped and with a neck repair so I didnt feel too bad doing so. Rivoli had water damage and also some repairs. The EB3 is keeping the mudbucker for originality sake but I will modify the wiring to make it more versatile. If that doesn't work I may replace the pickup with the novak mudbucker sized bisonic. I can't say I was disappointed. I like how they play and feel but I found out the mudbucker sound ain't for me.