Originally Posted by: Re2point0ACTIVES BY FAR, decrease buzz a ton too
Actives are definitely a good addition for most instruments, although I always felt that they were best for bass guitars more so than 6 strings. If you're looking for a lower cost way to eliminate buzz with passive pickups, I would suggest looking into shielding the cavity of your instrument. You'd be amazed what a difference this can make.
I would throw my lot with passive pickups though, I'm not into really hot pickups though, so I may be a tad biased.
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