Both are great pickup sets. The TZ/AN set is a very versatile setup and is a very good set to go with if you want to do the shred thing and want a smooth lead tone. The Illuminator I find is better if you want something with more attack and presence, the rhythm tone from the Illuminator is also crunchier with less top end fuzz. Although I do personally prefer the TZ over the Illuminator bridge when working with a singer and the stuff I'm doing is just there to fill the background void.