I still have those 4 year old Texas Specials collecting dust in my closet. I have heard nothing but great things about the VZ's p/u. I'd like singles that are very dirty but clean up very well when you dial back the volume, more clean than is normally heard. I heard the TS's are that way and that's why I bought them. Just never got around to being without my strat for more than a day...talk about withdrawals.
Heard from Rene about your guitar?