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Seymour Duncan 8-String Distortion Neck, Passive Mount, Matte Black Pickup vs Seymour Duncan 7-String Invader Bridge, Passive Mount, Matte Black Pickup
The 8-String Distortion Neck is a neck-position pickup optimized for 8-string guitars with tight, controlled lows and high output, while the 7-String Invader Bridge is a bridge-position pickup for 7-string guitars engineered for midrange cut and aggressive articulation. Choose the 8-String Distortion if you play 8-string extended-range instruments and need neck-position clarity; pick the 7-String Invader if you play 7-string and need a bridge pickup with punchy attack and sustain.
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Seymour Duncan 8-String Distortion Neck, Passive Mount, Matte Black Pickup
Seymour Duncan 7-String Invader Bridge, Passive Mount, Matte Black Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan 8-String Distortion Neck, Passive Mount, Matte Black Pickup | Seymour Duncan 7-String Invader Bridge, Passive Mount, Matte Black Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan 8-String Distortion Neck, Passive Mount, Matte Black Pickup
- ✓ Designed specifically for 8-string instruments with tailored low-end control
- ✓ Neck-position voicing delivers articulate, focused output without muddiness
- ✓ Large ceramic magnet and 16.8K ohms resistance push high output with clarity
- ✓ Nickel silver bottom plate maintains tight, defined lows across all eight strings
Why choose Seymour Duncan 7-String Invader Bridge, Passive Mount, Matte Black Pickup
- ✓ Bridge-position engineering optimized for 7-string guitars with punchy attack
- ✓ 5 kHz resonant peak cuts through dense tunings with aggressive midrange presence
- ✓ Ceramic magnet provides bite and snap ideal for palm-muted riffs and lead work
- ✓ High output and sustain character perfect for modern metal and progressive styles
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the 8-String Distortion Neck in a bridge position or the 7-String Invader Bridge in a neck position?
While both are passive humbuckers with identical DC resistance (16.8K ohms), they are voiced specifically for their intended positions. The 8-String Distortion emphasizes tight lows for neck clarity; the 7-String Invader features a 5 kHz peak for bridge midrange cut. Mixing positions may not deliver optimal tone.
Which pickup is better for downtuned metal?
Both excel in metal, but for different instruments. The 8-String Distortion targets 8-string tunings with controlled low-end articulation; the 7-String Invader targets 7-string tunings with bridge-position sustain and bite. Choose based on your instrument's string count.
Are both pickups squeal-free in high-gain settings?
Yes. Both use Seymour Duncan's vacuum wax potting to eliminate microphonic feedback, making them equally reliable for high-gain applications.
What is the main tone difference between them?
The 8-String Distortion prioritizes tight, focused lows with controlled articulation across eight strings; the 7-String Invader prioritizes midrange presence and aggressive sustain through its 5 kHz resonant peak, ideal for bridge-position cutting power on seven strings.