Modern Saint
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if you want more gain out of the amp, why do you need low output pickups?
To cop EVH's sound try Duncan Customs. If I remember correctly through a conversation at the Seymour Duncan Factory, that is what he used. Besides his gear, you will need to learn his right and left hand playing technique. That will truly clone you towards the EVH sound. After all tone is in the hands.
Just as an FYI. In the early 80's I was an Eddie freak. Not because of his tapping or leads but because of his rhythm sound. I used to get complimented on it using a Mesa Boogie Mark II, a Mighty Mite strat with Bill Lawrence pickups. Just food for thought.