Seymour Duncan SH-8n & b, Invader, Set, Raw Nickel Pickup

Seymour Duncan SH-8n & SH-8b Invader Set, Raw Nickel

The Seymour Duncan Invader set delivers the aggressive, articulate output that cuts through a live mix without sacrificing clarity even when you're pushing gain hard. These high-output humbuckers are built for modern rock, metal, and hard rock—tight bass response and defined treble that stays defined no matter what's happening around you on stage. The raw nickel finish underscores the industrial character these pickups bring to any instrument.

Tone & Output Character

The neck position SH-8n (7.2k D.C. resistance, 8.0kHz resonant peak) balances aggression with harmonic clarity for lead work and sustained notes that project. The bridge position SH-8b (16.8k D.C. resistance, 5.0kHz resonant peak) delivers punchy attack and compressed dynamics ideal for tight riffing, controlled feedback rejection, and gig-night reliability.

Construction & Live Reliability

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 that stays consistent across venues and setups. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic squeal and ensures stable performance during high-gain playing, while the 4-conductor lead wire enables flexible wiring configurations to match your preamp or switching system—critical for gigging musicians who need options.

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 players who demand reliability and tone in demanding applications—whether you're recording, touring, or tightening your live rig.