Seymour Duncan SH-8b Invader Black Pickup
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 11102-31-B
Wiring: ships from Seymour Duncan with a 4-conductor lead (coil splitting and phase switching ready).
Description
Seymour Duncan SH-8b Invader Black Pickup
The SH-8b Invader delivers aggressive, high-output punch with punchy midrange and articulate attack. This is a bridge pickup engineered for hard rock and metal players who demand clarity and sustain without muddiness. Hand-built construction and premium materials ensure consistent performance and reliability night after night.
Output & Tone Character
The 16.6k ohm DC resistance positions this as a serious high-output design that drives amplifiers into natural breakup and responds well to gain staging. Three ceramic magnets paired with oversized metal oxide pole pieces create focused, articulate note definition with aggressive dynamics—your riffs stay tight and cutting through a dense live mix, while leads sing with edge and presence.
Construction & Durability
Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and ensures long-term stability in the coil windings—critical for consistent tone on stage and in the studio. The nickel silver bottom plate and twelve black oxide cap screws provide structural integrity and corrosion resistance, while the 4-conductor shielded cable offers flexibility for coil-splitting mods if needed. Every unit is hand built in Santa Barbara, maintaining Seymour Duncan's quality standards for reliability.
Key Features
- Passive design
- 16.6k ohms DC resistance (bridge configuration)
- Three ceramic magnets
- Oversized metal oxide pole pieces
- Nickel silver bottom plate
- Twelve black oxide cap screws
- 4-conductor shielded cable
- Vacuum wax potted construction
- Hand built in Santa Barbara
The SH-8b Invader combines high output with refined construction—a workhorse pickup for players who refuse compromise between aggression and articulation, whether in the studio or on the road.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan SH-8b Invader Black is a hand-built, high-output bridge pickup engineered for metal and hard rock players who need articulate attack and punchy midrange without muddiness. At 16.6k ohms DC resistance with three ceramic magnets and oversized pole pieces, it cuts through dense mixes on crunching riffs and lead work while staying articulate in drop tunings and heavy gain. Vacuum wax potted construction and a nickel silver bottom plate deliver road-tested reliability for gigging musicians.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What output level is the SH-8b Invader, and will it work with my amp?
The SH-8b sits at 16.6k ohms DC resistance, making it a serious high-output design that drives amplifiers into natural breakup and responds well to gain staging. This makes it ideal for metal and hard rock rigs that benefit from pushing the input hard.
Is this pickup good for styles outside metal and hard rock?
The SH-8b Invader is engineered specifically for metal and hard rock, and works best in drop tunings with high-gain setups. It is not recommended for jazz, blues, or country applications where its aggressive character and focused articulation would not be a fit.
Can I modify this pickup for coil-splitting?
Yes, the SH-8b includes a 4-conductor shielded cable that provides the flexibility to wire it for coil-splitting mods if desired, giving you additional tonal options after installation.
What makes the SH-8b different from other high-output pickups?
The combination of three ceramic magnets, oversized metal oxide pole pieces, and vacuum wax potted construction creates focused, articulate note definition with aggressive dynamics—ensuring clarity and sustain without muddiness even in dense mixes. The nickel silver bottom plate and black oxide hardware provide corrosion resistance and durability.
What is vacuum wax potting, and why does it matter?
Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback and ensures long-term stability in the coil windings, delivering consistent performance and reliability across recording sessions and live performances.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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