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I swapped out the original H3 to a H2+, and then finally to a Duncan SH4 (JB) which definitely has a mid-growl to it. The JB seems to be the pickup I gravitate towards since the 80's. I may swap it back to the H2+ for versatility sake.
I used a Duncan JB in several guitars for a number of years... one of my favorite pickups. Likely not your best bet for getting a country sound, but I've heard guys twang like hell on gear that you wouldn't expect. Lot of it is technique. I like David Grissom's hybrid style for country- more rock influenced yet still twangs, etc. He does it all with humbuckers and Marshall type amps as well. Just depends on what type of "country" we're talkin' 'bout...