It's interesting to hear you say the bridge pickup is usually hotter, because it seems like the neck pickup, the dials being equal, has more volume than the bridge. I will say though that the bridge pickup is a lot cleaner. Since I am a beginner, e.g. everything I play is sloppy, maybe that's why I like the front one, more wiggle room :) .
I'll measure, and give it another listen later today.
Peace,
Tom
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