Ok, installed new p/up - check.
I'm at work today (music store) so its only fair that I fire up the 5150 III 50 watter and try it out...
OMG, I'm falling in love again with my EVH, it's back to what it used to sound like!! Killer tone!
Can only get one from EB (through Australian distributor) if you send them the faulty pickup. I also sent them serial number and pics of the guitar.
It was the same deal a few years back when I needed a new toggle switch.