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 delivers aggressive, high-output tone with exceptional clarity and definition. Built for players pushing heavy genres on stage who demand punchy mids, extended lows, and articulate highs without sacrificing note separation, this set excels in high-gain applications while remaining versatile enough for rock and alternative work. The ceramic magnet construction and overwound coils produce a thick, muscular response that cuts through dense band mixes and stands up to relentless touring use.
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. 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 amplification. Vacuum wax potting eliminates feedback and squealing for stable, controlled performance at any volume—critical for live settings where reliability defines your set.
Build Quality & 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. The 4-conductor wiring enables flexible switching options, while the design accommodates both humbucker and trembucker spacings, making installation straightforward across most modern guitar platforms.
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 gigging players seeking professional-grade output and tonal authority in a proven, road-tested design.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan Invader Black is a high-output passive humbucker set engineered for metal, hard rock, and djent, delivering punchy mids, thick lows, and articulate highs with note separation that cuts through dense amp tones. Built with ceramic magnets, overwound coils, and vacuum wax potting for stable, squeal-free performance at high volumes, these hand-crafted pickups suit intermediate to professional players running serious gain. The 4-conductor wiring and dual-spacing compatibility (humbucker and trembucker) make installation straightforward on most modern guitars.
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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