The electronics (that I wasnt able to get from pitbull) came from realparts.com.au - but if I was able to get the stuff from pitbull, I did.
In response to the pickups being dark, truth be told, yeah - they are... they brighten up quite a bit if you're splitting them though. But I did have some help with my GSP1101 Preamp, although there's not a lot of EQ through that, just the effects...
Frankly, I think (when listening to it a few times) the rhythm sounds a shade murky - like there's no particular high or low end... But I've also seen quite a few demos of people with the ND Darkstars that sound quite punchy and not overly dark... so I guess it might be the wiring and electrics....
I dunno - One day I might put them in my LTD or Ibanez with it's stock wiring and see how they go. I guess I dont have a huge point of reference...