Okay, update time!!
There is an Ibanez V8 in the bridge that has been modified with a ceramic magnet. The result is much better articulation from the open chords with a fairly heavy drive tone. Very nice. I tried a DiMarzio Tone Zone initally, but it seems to be busticated - I'm going to send it back to DiMarzio....more news to come.
I have an Ibanez QM2 in the neck right now that sounds amazing on distorted leads. I find it mediocre on clean tones, which is a drag because most of my clean tones are done using the neck PU. I see another neck PU in my future.
It plays pretty well, sounds much better, and best of all, looks cool. I'm stoked because I got a good little giggin' axe for $250