I dont know the actual pickup that was in his B/W strat but for the VH I tone the MM1400 or a real old duncan custom are the two that get me that tone the best/closest.
The 78 is fantastic for VH II and WACF but for the VH I tone it lacks aggression in the output and it does not have that tightness t the notes like after the A chord in eruption as heard here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFFUDFn ... 6g&index=1
I can believe that eddie had several duncan winds/pu's, 13.5K custom for VH I,9K alnico 2 for VH II, 13.5K A2 for after the floyd was installed really makes sense too.
At this point i am convinced what eddie really had in his B/W strat will never been known,he would not remember and a photo proves little so all we can do is use what works for us.