I have EMG 81/85's in my Ibanez Prestige, nice sound but I think they work better in a Les Paul style guitar with the multi pickup toggles. Dimarzio's are the recommended pups for Ibanez... Evolutions are very nice as are Breeds (both are Vai pups). I have Breeds in my Jem and they are amazing but are defeinitely squared for guitarists that play mostly lead. Another choice would be the Paf Pro and/or Tone Zone combined or coupled with an Air Norton. There are plenty of combos listed out on the Dimarzio website.