Seymour Duncan SH-8n & b, Invader, Set, Raw Nickel Pickup
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Description
Seymour Duncan SH-8n & SH-8b Invader Set, Raw Nickel
The Seymour Duncan Invader set captures aggressive, articulate output with exceptional clarity at extreme gain levels, making these high-output humbuckers essential for modern rock, metal, and hard rock recording sessions. Tight bass response and defined treble cut through dense mixes, delivering the articulation and presence needed in professional production. The raw nickel finish reflects the industrial character these pickups impart to any instrument's recorded tone.
Recording Tone & Output Character
The neck position SH-8n (7.2k D.C. resistance, 8.0kHz resonant peak) balances aggression with harmonic clarity for lead takes and sustained notes that sit prominently in the mix. The bridge position SH-8b (16.8k D.C. resistance, 5.0kHz resonant peak) delivers punchy attack and compressed dynamics ideal for tight rhythm tracking and controlled feedback rejection during overdubs.
Construction & Studio Performance
Hand-built in Seymour Duncan's Santa Barbara, CA factory, these pickups employ three large ceramic bar magnets and oversized metal oxide poles for maximum output and presence in your recordings. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic squeal during tracking, ensuring stable performance across high-gain sessions, while the 4-conductor lead wire enables flexible wiring configurations to match your preamp, interface integration, or studio signal chain.
Key Features
- Humbucker pickup set (neck and bridge)
- Hand-built in Santa Barbara, CA
- Neck position D.C. resistance: 7.2k
- Bridge position D.C. resistance: 16.8k
- Neck resonant peak: 8.0kHz
- Bridge resonant peak: 5.0kHz
- Three large ceramic bar magnets
- Oversized metal oxide poles
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free high-gain performance
- 4-conductor lead wire for versatile wiring options
- Hum canceling design
The Invader set represents Seymour Duncan's commitment to high-output pickup design, combining aggressive character with professional build quality for studios and producers demanding reliability and recorded tone in demanding tracking applications.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Invader set brings professional high-output humbuckers to tracking and mixing modern rock, metal, and hard rock in the home studio, with a neck pickup that supports clear lead lines and a bridge unit engineered for punchy attack and compressed dynamics that sit well in dense arrangements. Hand-built construction, vacuum wax potting, and 4-conductor wiring give you stable, microphonic-free recordings at high gain without losing definition. Pick these if you're recording aggressive material and need pickups that stay articulate, reject noise, and deliver the industrial character modern heavy music demands.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Modern Rock
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the neck and bridge pickups in this set?
The neck pickup (SH-8n) has 7.2k D.C. resistance with an 8.0kHz resonant peak for balanced aggression and harmonic clarity on leads and sustained notes. The bridge pickup (SH-8b) has 16.8k D.C. resistance with a 5.0kHz resonant peak, delivering punchy attack, compressed dynamics, and tight riffing suited to controlled feedback rejection.
Are these pickups good for metal and drop tunings?
Yes. The Invader set is specifically designed for metal, hard rock, and modern rock with high output, tight bass response, and articulate treble that cuts through dense mixes even at extreme gain levels—ideal for drop tunings.
What construction features prevent feedback and noise?
These pickups use three large ceramic bar magnets, oversized metal oxide poles for maximum output, and vacuum wax potting to eliminate microphonic squeal, ensuring stable, squeal-free performance during high-gain playing.
What's the 4-conductor lead wire used for?
The 4-conductor lead wire enables flexible wiring configurations, allowing you to match the pickups to your preamp or switching system and customize hum-canceling options to your setup.
Are these pickups hand-built, and where?
Yes, these pickups are hand-built in Seymour Duncan's Santa Barbara, California factory, combining aggressive character with professional build quality.
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