Seymour Duncan SH-8B WH
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Seymour Duncan
SH-8B WH
Product Info
Article Number:
176796
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
SH-8B WH
Category:
Humbucker Pickups
Price:
$163.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The SH-8B Invader is a powerhouse pickup—seriously thick and aggressive, built for shredders and hard rock players. It's got a modern, high-output edge with a surprisingly defined high-end, but it’s not a jack-of-all-trades. If you want to cut through a dense mix and lay down some serious crunch, this is a solid choice.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan SH-8B WH
- Pickup for Electric Guitar
- Invader humbucker
- For use in the bridge position
- High output
- Thick
- deep low-end response with crunchy
- defined highs
- Dual coil
- Ceramic magnets
- Hex screw pole pieces
- Waxed
- DC resistance: 16.6 kOhm
- Shielded 4-wire connection cable
- Colour: White
- Made in USA
*Note:* Register your product at https://shop.warwick.de/en/warrantyregistration to extend the warranty to 4 years.
PROS
- • Ceramic magnets deliver high output and aggressive tone.
- • Waxed construction minimizes microphonic squeals and noise.
- • Hex screws allow for precise string balance adjustment.
- • Shielded 4-wire cable ensures reduced hum and interference.
CONS
- • High output can muddy mixes if not carefully EQ'd.
- • Limited tonal versatility; excels in rock/metal, less suited for clean tones.
- • The white finish can be prone to showing dirt and wear.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge
Magnet
Ceramic
Output Level
High
DC Resistance
16.6 kOhm
Spacing
Standard
Mounting
Hex Screw
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Aftermath tends to be smoother and more refined, while the SH-8B has a rawer, more aggressive edge. Both are high output, but the Invader's ceramic magnets give it a distinct character.
Absolutely. The high output handles drop tunings very well, providing plenty of beef and clarity even with lower tunings. It’ll retain its punch and definition.
It definitely will be. The SH-8B's high output and ceramic magnet construction are designed for humbucker applications and will significantly alter the guitar’s original tone and potentially introduce unwanted noise.
