Strange pickup noise- microphonic?

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The bridge humbucker on my guitar emits a whistley feedback note when i cut off something like a open Db palm mute. Its not as offensive as i've made it sound with the description but i think its whats causing feedback at higher volumes, the same thing doesn't seem to happen on the neck pickup. Diagnosis anyone? Guitar is a Jackson DKM2, i can record the sound if its helpful this evening.
 
I have a Tele that does the same thing on the bridge pickup. The problem (in my case at least) is that the pickup coil is slightly loose from the mount, enableing it to move around too freely. But, probably due to that, it has a very unique tone so I'm hesitant to fix/replace the pickup...
 
How close it the pickup to the string? Is it volume dependant? Does the pickup move easily in the pocket?? Those are the first things to check.
 
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