Seymour Duncan 7-String Invader Bridge, Passive Mount, Matte Black Pic
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 11102-31-P-Blk-7Str
Description
Seymour Duncan 7-String Invader Bridge, Passive Mount, Matte Black Pickup
The Seymour Duncan 7-String Invader Bridge is engineered to capture aggressive, articulate high-output tone across extended-range tunings in the studio. This ceramic-magnet humbucker cuts through dense mixes with clarity and definition, making it ideal for tracking heavy music and modern extended-range material with precision.
Tracking & Mix Characteristics
The 5 kHz resonant peak and high output design push midrange presence and sustain, sitting distinctly in dense arrangements for modern rock, metal, and progressive recording. The ceramic bar magnet delivers the aggressive bite and snap essential for capturing tight palm-muted riffs and articulate lead takes on 7-string instruments.
Construction & Studio Reliability
Built handmade in Santa Barbara, CA, this pickup features vacuum wax potting to eliminate microphonic squeal and feedback—critical for maintaining clean signal in high-gain tracking sessions. The nickel silver bottom plate and robust construction ensure consistent performance across recording sessions and long studio work.
Key Features
- DC Resistance: 16.8 kΩ (bridge specification)
- Resonant Peak: 5 kHz
- High output humbucker design
- Ceramic bar magnet
- Four-conductor wiring
- Passive mount configuration
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- Vacuum wax potted (squeal-free)
- Matte black metal cover
- Handmade in Santa Barbara, CA
This 7-string bridge pickup pairs the sonic aggression of the Invader platform with extended-range voicing, delivering punchy articulation and sustain that modern 7-string tracking demands in the studio.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan 7-String Invader Bridge is a high-output ceramic humbucker that captures aggressive, articulate tone with a pronounced 5 kHz midrange peak—ideal for recording tight, defined metal and progressive riffs with clarity even in dense mixes. Vacuum wax potting eliminates unwanted feedback during tracking, and four-conductor wiring gives you flexibility for coil-split experimentation in post-production. Choose it to add punchy aggression and sustain to extended-range guitar sessions without losing definition in the mix.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Drop Tunings
- ✓ Extended Range
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What tunings and genres is this pickup built for?
The 7-String Invader Bridge is engineered for drop tunings and extended-range playing, excelling in metal, progressive rock, and hard rock. Its high output and ceramic magnet deliver the aggression and clarity needed to cut through heavy, detuned tones without muddiness.
How does the ceramic magnet affect the tone compared to alnico?
The ceramic bar magnet provides an aggressive bite and snap essential for palm-muted riffs and lead articulation, with a pronounced 5 kHz resonant peak that pushes midrange presence and sustain—ideal for high-gain applications where definition matters.
What does vacuum wax potting do?
Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic squeal and feedback, which is critical when playing high-gain amplifiers or in live settings with extended-range tunings. This ensures feedback-free performance whether on stage or in the studio.
Is this pickup passive or active, and what mounting does it use?
This is a passive humbucker with a passive mount configuration, meaning it does not require a battery and integrates easily into standard guitar wiring. Four-conductor wiring allows for coil-split and series/parallel switching if desired.
What specs should I know before ordering?
DC resistance is 16.8 kΩ, with a 5 kHz resonant peak. It features a nickel silver bottom plate, matte black metal cover, and is handmade in Santa Barbara, CA. Measure your 7-string bridge cavity to confirm passive mounting compatibility.
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