Cecil;

Like you, I have run through a number of options, including pickups. Emerald has offered a variety of pickups and the Barbera has been my favorite. It is a very clean pickup. I belatedly found out that it is the pickup used by Kirt Sand who makes superb nylon string guitars.

The 7 electric is active with volume and tone controls. I've liked it a lot and will be going for the same on the 10.