dont worry too much about brands. i use epiphone LP MIK and still i do get ppl laughing and saying all sort of things. yea i did change the pickups of that to a burstbucker pro but still...if u r worried of ppl talking about the brand of guitar u're using, its never gona end unless u own a custom PRS or supreme Gibson. i'm quite happy with my guitar as its setup nice, sounds good and plays nice.

my vote.... load your SX with those brutal EMGs.