Bart BC sized pickups: another "Which one?" thread

So I've got a 20+ year old handmade by a local luthier bass. Bubinga body with a wenge neck.

It had an old 2 band Bart TBT preamp and Bart DC sized pups.
I always found it a little "mellow/dark" sounding.
Talking to beatbassgear, (awesome customer service and quick communication!) the old pickups are likely more akin to their current "Original" or "deep tone" style pups,

Recently, I switched out the preamp for a BassMods 3 band with an active/passive switch.
Helped me get some tonal range for sure, but still not hearing what I want out of it.

I have a jazz bass, so I've got the single coil sound, and more "classic/old school" that it provides.

But I'm looking for a modern, punchy, even aggressive sound from this. A hard rock to heavy metal bass.
And yes, I've tried various strings.

So my choices for the DC size are down to these, and would prefer humbucking/hum cancelling:
-Bartolini BC4CBC
-Nordstrand Fat Stacks
-Nordstrand Big Splits
-Aquilar DCBs

Here's BBG's full range in that size:
http://bestbassgear.3dcartstores.com/BC-Shape_c_402.html

Did I just ask for "the best pickup for metal"? Lol
Definitely not looking for old school thump (ie. I don't play mowtown)

Any suggestions or recommendations would be appreciated.

 

That's a good price for sure!
I know you're selling, but how would you describe them?

 

Sunday football bump!