I am using EMG DG-20 on a Custom 2001 USA Strat. For a great sound that removes the niggly little noise at full volume on any USA Std Strat, great drive that removes most issues with tone variation when used with analogue pedals and has great control and never an issue with flat batteries. Why? When you allow EMG to do the design including the active tone controls there are no issue, forget it and just play. Can recommend to anyone professional or home based player.