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Seymour Duncan 7-String Invader Neck, Active Mount, Soapbar Pickup vs Seymour Duncan 7-String Invader Bridge, Active Mount, Soapbar Pickup
The Invader Neck is optimized for lower-frequency control and defined mids, while the Invader Bridge prioritizes midrange aggression and treble cut for punch through dense mixes. Choose the Neck for balanced extended-range tone across all registers, or the Bridge for aggressive modern metal that needs to slice through a mix.
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Seymour Duncan 7-String Invader Neck, Active Mount, Soapbar Pickup
Seymour Duncan 7-String Invader Bridge, Active Mount, Soapbar Pickup
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan 7-String Invader Neck, Active Mount, Soapbar Pickup | Seymour Duncan 7-String Invader Bridge, Active Mount, Soapbar Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan 7-String Invader Neck, Active Mount, Soapbar Pickup
- ✓ Lower DC resistance (7.2 kΩ) yields tighter, more controlled low end
- ✓ Resonant peak at 8 kHz emphasizes articulation without excessive midrange push
- ✓ Better for balanced tone across all seven strings
Why choose Seymour Duncan 7-String Invader Bridge, Active Mount, Soapbar Pickup
- ✓ Higher output (19.5K DCR) cuts through dense mixes with punchy aggression
- ✓ Midrange-forward voicing tailored for modern metal and djent tones
- ✓ Responsive articulation optimized for fast picking and complex voicings
Frequently asked questions
What's the main tonal difference between these two?
The Neck model (7.2 kΩ) emphasizes controlled clarity and defined mids with a focused 8 kHz peak, while the Bridge (19.5K DCR) is voiced for midrange aggression and treble articulation to cut through heavy mixes. The Neck offers more balanced tonality; the Bridge offers more aggression and punch.
Can I use these as a matched set?
Yes, both are 7-string active-mount soapbars hand-built by Seymour Duncan and designed for extended-range guitars. A neck-and-bridge pair would give you a balanced high-output system with the Neck's clarity in the neck position and the Bridge's cutting aggression in the bridge position.
Which is better for drop tunings and heavy riffing?
The Bridge model's higher output and midrange-forward character make it the stronger choice for tight articulation on heavy, low-tuned riffs. The Neck would also work but offers less aggressive presence in the critical midrange.
Do both install without routing my guitar?
Yes, both feature active-sized mounting, so they drop into any 7 or 8-string guitar already routed for active pickups with no additional work required.