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Highest output J bridge pickup for a PJ set?

I just picked up a Lakland neopunch pickup, but don't yet have a J. I know Lakland does make a J to go along with it, but i hear it's somewhat poorly matched and lower output. Any suggestions? I'm okay with either single coil or hum canceling, as I tend to find that they both have their own pros and cons.
 
Vote #2 for the Dimarzio UltraJazz. Very high output and will definitely cut through.
Vote #3 goes against the ultrajazz - the extra magnets on that model give it a lot of string pull. By the time I backed that pickup off enough from the strings that it didn't cause problems, it had less output than a model J or the Area J, which I recommend.
 
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