Albert Lee HH Powder Blue – Microphonic Pickups

Albert Lee HH Powder Blue – Microphonic Pickups

Hi there,
I love my AL MM90 BFR so much I decided to get the HH version.
As expected, the HH feels superb (and idential to the MM90 obcviously) and is great for hard rock tones.
However, the pickups seem very microphonic.
At anything above moderate gain; the pups pick up scratchplate and body sounds.
Is this normal for these deMarzio custom pups? (also used in the Axis i believe)
deMarzio have confirmed they are wax potted so I’m surprised that they are so sensitive.
Could they be faulty / a bad batch with poor waxing?
Any info will be gladly received.
Cheers

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