Seymour Duncan 7-String Invader Bridge, Passive Mount, BlkMetal Pickup
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
In stock
- SKU
- 11102-31-P-BlkM-7Str
Wiring: ships from Seymour Duncan with a 4-conductor lead (coil splitting and phase switching ready).
Description
Seymour Duncan 7-String Invader Bridge, Passive Mount, Black Metal Pickup
The Seymour Duncan 7-String Invader Bridge delivers aggressive, articulate output designed specifically for extended-range instruments. Hand-built in Santa Barbara, this ceramic-magnet humbucker cuts through dense tunings with clarity and punch, making it reliable firepower for heavy genres demanding definition across all seven strings on stage and in the studio.
Tone & Output Character
A 16.8 kΩ DC resistance with 5 kHz resonant peak produces a focused midrange presence and controlled high-end snap. The EQ curve (7/8/4) emphasizes mids and bass for thick, articulate response while keeping treble measured—this balance excels in down-tuned applications where clarity and punch cut through live mix without muddiness.
Construction & Specifications
Built with three large ceramic bar magnets, oversized metal oxide poles, and a nickel silver bottom plate, this pickup is vacuum wax-potted to eliminate microphonic squeal and feedback during live performance. The classic passive mount requires no modifications to standard guitar routing, and the four-conductor wiring allows for series/parallel coil-tapping flexibility to dial in your exact tone.
Key Features
- DC Resistance: 16.8 kΩ
- Resonant Peak: 5 kHz
- Four-conductor wiring for coil-tapping options
- Ceramic bar magnet construction
- Oversized metal oxide pole pieces
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- EQ: 7 (Bass) / 8 (Mid) / 4 (Treble)
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
- Classic passive mount—no routing required
- Black metal humbucker cover
- Hand built in Santa Barbara, California
A purpose-built bridge pickup for 7-string instruments, the Invader combines aggressive output with focused articulation to maintain definition across extended tunings in live and recording contexts.
More Information
| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan 7-String Invader Bridge is a hand-built ceramic humbucker engineered for aggressive, articulate tone on extended-range guitars in metal, djent, and progressive styles. Its 16.8 kΩ output and 5 kHz midrange peak cut through heavy, down-tuned riffs with clarity and punch while keeping feedback-free performance on stage. A passive mount retrofit requires no routing, making it an easy upgrade for gigging musicians playing tight, modern metal.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Djent, Progressive, Drop Tunings |
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| Tonal character | Aggressive output, articulate mids, focused clarity, tight low end, controlled treble |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Blues, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this pickup fit my 7-string guitar without modification?
Yes. The Invader uses classic passive mount construction that fits standard guitar routing with no modifications needed. Four-conductor wiring also allows you to wire for series/parallel coil-tapping if desired.
Is the Invader good for metal and djent?
Absolutely. It is purpose-built for metal, djent, progressive, and drop-tuning applications. The 16.8 kΩ output and 5 kHz resonant peak emphasize articulate mids and focused lows to maintain clarity across heavy, extended-range tunings.
What makes this pickup cut through dense tunings?
Three large ceramic bar magnets and oversized metal oxide pole pieces generate aggressive output with a midrange-forward EQ curve (7 bass, 8 mid, 4 treble) that stays defined even in drop-D, drop-C, and lower tunings.
Will this pickup produce feedback or squeal on stage?
No. The pickup is vacuum wax-potted to eliminate microphonic squeal and feedback, ensuring reliable, noise-free performance in live and studio settings.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $10 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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