Seymour Duncan 8-String Invader Neck, Passive Mount, Matte Black Picku

Seymour Duncan 8-String Invader Neck, Passive Mount, Matte Black Pickup

The Seymour Duncan 8-String Invader Neck is engineered to capture aggressive, articulate output across extended-range instruments with the clarity and precision studio sessions demand. This passive neck position pickup excels at tracking tight low-end definition while maintaining vocal midrange presence, making it the ideal complement to bridge-position dynamics in 8-string configurations for layered, cohesive recordings.

Tone & Recording Character

Built with three large ceramic bar magnets and oversized metal oxide poles, this pickup generates punchy, well-defined articulation without muddiness across heavily distorted and clean applications alike. The 9.70 ohm DCR rating positions it as a moderate-output neck pickup, balancing responsiveness to playing dynamics with consistent sustain across all eight strings—critical for maintaining definition and separation in the mix during overdub sessions.

Design & Build

Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and ensures structural integrity through years of heavy studio use. The nickel silver bottom plate, 4-conductor lead wire, and passive mount design integrate seamlessly into most extended-range instruments, while hand construction in Santa Barbara, CA reflects Seymour Duncan's commitment to component-level quality control that translates directly to recording reliability.

Key Features

• Three large ceramic bar magnets for aggressive output and tonal definition
• Oversized metal oxide poles for enhanced string clarity
• 9.70 ohm DCR (neck position)
• Nickel silver bottom plate for improved harmonic content
• Vacuum wax potted construction eliminates microphonic feedback
• 4-conductor lead wire for flexible wiring configurations
• Passive mount design compatible with standard 8-string installations
• Includes mounting screws, springs, and wiring diagrams
• Hand built in Santa Barbara, CA
• Matte black finish for aesthetic versatility

This neck pickup combines Seymour Duncan's extended-range expertise with proven passive topology, delivering the articulation and sustain essential for capturing professional 8-string recordings in any studio setting.