Seymour Duncan Invader Black Pickup Set
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- 11108-31-B
Description
Seymour Duncan Invader Black Pickup Set
The Seymour Duncan Invader Black captures aggressive, high-output tone with exceptional clarity and definition across recording sessions. Engineered to deliver punchy mids, extended lows, and articulate highs without sacrificing note separation, this set excels in heavy genres while remaining versatile enough for rock and alternative production. The ceramic magnet construction and overwound coils produce a thick, muscular response that cuts through dense mixes and translates well to tape or digital.
Tone & Output Characteristics
Built with three ceramic bar magnets and overwound coils, the Invaders deliver serious output with a strong midrange punch and compressed attack ideal for layering in multitrack arrangements. The neck pickup measures 7.2 kOhm while the bridge reaches 16.8 kOhm DC resistance, providing a balanced yet powerful set suited to high-gain recording and reamping work. Vacuum wax potting eliminates feedback and squealing for stable, controlled performance at any volume, critical for clean tracking without unwanted artifacts.
Construction & Specifications
Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California, each set features oversized metal oxide poles and a nickel silver bottom plate for enhanced magnetic field strength and tonal clarity in the mix. The 4-conductor wiring enables flexible switching options for different session needs, while the design accommodates both humbucker and trembucker spacings, making installation straightforward across most modern guitar platforms used in studio environments.
Key Features
- Passive high-output humbucker set with ceramic magnets
- Neck pickup DC resistance: 7.2 kOhm
- Bridge pickup DC resistance: 16.8 kOhm
- Three ceramic bar magnets with overwound coils
- Oversized metal oxide poles for enhanced output
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- 4-conductor wiring for switching versatility
- Vacuum wax-potted for squeal-free operation
- Compatible with humbucker and trembucker spacings
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, California
The Invader Black stands as a purpose-built solution for tracking and production demanding professional-grade output and tonal authority in a proven, reliable design.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Invader Black offers professional-grade output and clarity for recording heavy music, with punchy mids and extended lows that sit well in compressed, layered mixes without losing definition. The ceramic magnet construction and compressed attack deliver note separation even when stacked with thick overdrive or high-gain processing, making these pickups reliable for capturing tight rhythm tracks and lead performances. Hand-built construction and 4-conductor wiring provide versatile switching options for session work across multiple songs or tunings.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Heavy Rock
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and playing styles are these pickups best suited for?
The Invader Black excels in metal, hard rock, djent, and heavy rock. The high output and punchy midrange cut through dense mixes, though they are not designed for jazz, blues, or folk applications where a smoother, lower-output tone is preferred.
What are the DC resistance specifications?
The neck pickup measures 7.2 kOhm while the bridge reaches 16.8 kOhm DC resistance, providing balanced yet powerful output suited to high-gain amplification.
Will these pickups fit my guitar?
The Invader Black accommodates both humbucker and trembucker spacings, making installation straightforward across most modern guitar platforms. Verify your guitar's pickup cavity spacing before ordering.
What makes the Invader Black stable at high volumes?
Vacuum wax potting eliminates feedback and squealing, while the ceramic magnet construction with oversized metal oxide poles and nickel silver bottom plate provide enhanced magnetic field strength for controlled, stable performance at any volume.
What is the 4-conductor wiring used for?
The 4-conductor wiring enables flexible switching options, allowing you to customize coil-tapping and series/parallel configurations for tonal versatility in your setup.
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