Seymour Duncan SH-8b Invader Bridge 8 BL
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Seymour Duncan
SH-8b Invader Bridge 8 BL
Product Info
Article Number:
558906
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
SH-8b Invader Bridge 8 BL
Category:
Pickups for 8-String Guitars
Price:
$207.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The SH-8b Invader is a beast – pure and simple. If you're an 8-string player carving out modern metal, djent, or progressive territory, this pickup will deliver the crushing lows and searing highs you crave. It's built solid, sounds huge, and it's a great option for players wanting a powerful, focused tone.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan SH-8b Invader Bridge 8 BL
- Pickup for 8-String Electric Guitar
- Humbucker
- For bridge position
- High output
- Deep low-end response with crunchy
- defined highs
- Passive mount
- Dual coil
- Overwound
- Magnet material: ceramic
- Internal hexagonal pole pieces
- Wax sealed
- DC resistance: 22.1 kOhm
- Shielded 4-wire connection cable
- Colour: Black
- Made in USA
*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.
PROS
- • Ceramic magnet delivers aggressive, modern high-output tone ideal for metal.
- • Hexagonal pole screws optimize string-to-string balance, crucial for 8-string guitars.
- • Wax potting minimizes microphonic noise, providing a tighter, more controlled sound.
- • Shielded 4-wire cable ensures minimal noise and allows for coil-splitting flexibility.
CONS
- • High output can easily overdrive amps, requiring careful gain staging.
- • Ceramic magnet may lack the warmth and complexity of Alnico alternatives.
- • Limited versatility; excels in high-gain genres, less suited for clean tones.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge
Magnet
Ceramic
Output Level
High
DC Resistance
22.1 kOhm
Spacing
Standard
Mounting
Passive
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Frequently Asked Questions
The SH-8b is significantly hotter than the standard SH-8 due to the overwinding and ceramic magnet, providing a noticeably more aggressive tone and increased gain.
While it's powerful, careful EQ adjustments and gain control are key; a lower-wattage amp will likely need more attention to prevent muddiness, but it's certainly usable with some tweaking.
Seymour Duncan has managed to tame the typical ceramic harshness; it retains a modern edge but avoids excessive brittleness thanks to the wax potting and pole piece design.
