Originally Posted by: aschlemanEMGs H series pickups aren't active pickups... they're passive. But a lot of people seem to like the DiMarzio pickups... I myself haven't played many... I like Seymour Duncans JB/59 set. They're pretty versatile. It all depends on what music youlike to play... most likely metal if you bought an LTD.

I know that the HZs arent active but i have a jackson that has 81s. they are great but i want something different than i already have.