!!METAL MATT!! Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 Hey guy's I was Looking At the new Seymour Duncan Duncan Invader 7-String pickup's For my new designs, And I was woundering If any one has tryed them out yet and if so What do you think of them? http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/search...41634/src=00631 !!METAL MATT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTLguitars Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 I'm using a 6-string Invader on my Magnum648 and I like the sound of it, however the name invader is a bit over the top, I find it more like normal output blues/rock humbucker with a powerfull tone. The aluminium back on the magnum does anyway contribute to the tone, so it might have quite different characteristics in other guitars, but it isn't extremely "invading" I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggardguy Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 I know Blink 182 used an invader and I'm not sure metal matt is gonna appreciate the pop punk tone so much... just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jehle Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 I've always thought that the Invader was too muddy sounding. The big flat allen screws do something to the magnetic field. It's not for me. I like a little more clarity in the notes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodBlessTexas Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 I haven't used the seven string version, but I'm not a big fan of the six string version for the same reasons that others have mentioned. Remember the Alamo, and God Bless Texas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniboy Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 james hetfield used the invader pre-emg till the puppets album. never did use the 7-string model. but i guess it won't be much of a difference. do take note that the invader is a pretty bass-heavy pickup. may be to bassy on a mahogany body. and especially so if you are using it on a 7-string. for a 7-string, i would suggest something more articulate to prevent your b string from turning into mush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodBlessTexas Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 I guess that begs the question, how is the EMG 7 string pickup, the 707, compared to say the 81 or 85? Remember the Alamo, and God Bless Texas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 That pickup has a somewhat cool name and that is about it. If a SD Hotrail will span your seven string, I would go with one of them. Or a cool rail, your call. I put a JB on the bridge and a 2N on the neck of the first two 7-strings I made but I would REALLY like to try a rail on the next one. For the bridge position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemleggat Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 Its actually a good jazz pickup because its so warm, it does not do the pantera type cutting sound if your looking for that sort of sound. But it is loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!!METAL MATT!! Posted June 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 I Was under the impression that Dimbag used The Invader !!METAL MATT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorecki Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 I've always thought that the Invader was too muddy sounding. The big flat allen screws do something to the magnetic field. It's not for me. I like a little more clarity in the notes. ← Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodBlessTexas Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 I Was under the impression that Dimbag used The Invader !!METAL MATT!! ← Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!!METAL MATT!! Posted June 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 Well I have A Quote from Dime about the pickup, But I guess That Really does Not mean That He really used One Or if it A real Quote SH-8 Invader When it calls for SUPER,SUPER OVERDRIVEN TONE, I go for the Invader --Dimebag Darrell [PanterA] Anyway It really does not sound Like it's for Me sofar! !!METAL MATT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemleggat Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 Na, the dimebag pickup from seymour duncan sounds nothing like the invader. I have fitted loads to lots of customers guitars. Its night and day between them. I dont know why he said that?!!??! The Dimebucker or the Full Shred give that cutting sound. Perfect for a guy with the Name METAL MATT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 the invader is muddy for fast metal...i think for a 7 it would be unbearable. james hetfield never used the invader as far as i know...he has been using emg since the late eightees...and before that i believe he used the stock 500t that came with his explorers from gibson i don't believe the invader was even around until the late 90s...i never saw it,and i was always looking for the hot pickups. but it is a very hot pickup...the dimebucker is hotter but lacks bottom end. as far as duncans go i like the jb... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorecki Posted June 25, 2005 Report Share Posted June 25, 2005 i don't believe the invader was even around until the late 90s...i never saw it,and i was always looking for the hot pickups. ← Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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