Members bengerm77 Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 I recently purchased a guitar that came with a duncan invader, not the JB that was supposed to come in there stock. Now I've always have bad thoughts about the invader, even though I've never played one (yes, I'm that asshole). After having put it through two different band practices, I've come to a conclusion: it's a great rhythm guitarist pickup. I've got a great crunchy rhythm tone, and tons of output - as expected - but no great cutting solos. I'm baffled as to how my high lead notes don't quite sing out of this thing as they're supposed to. But that's why I'm putting it back to stock anyway. Your thoughts? I just like starting threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cratz2 Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 Yeah... it's solid. I tend to be able to find decent tones in most name brand humbuckers. It's just as a single coil guy and someone that usually uses low output HBs like Seth Lovers, the Invader is so hot I need to change pretty much all my amp/pedal settings. And it's so thick sounding that I find that I can't just roll the volume on the guitar to tame the output or else it's MUD MUD MUD. But yeah... I got some great tones out of it... until I swapped it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CompleteGuitard Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 I've found it works great if you're the only guitar player in a band. Generally depends heavily on how you set your amp though. I've had it sound great, and I've had it sound like it was wrapped in a thick blanket and buried underground. My favourite application is distorted rhythm for rock type sounds, not even necessarily metal. It CAN sound great, but it's not idiot proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bsman Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 If you want cutting solos with singing high end, just ask Jimmy: you need a tele! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members victorcrane Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 I had one in a strat once, it was incredibly loud. So loud it sounded {censored} most of the time. Never did like that pup too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 My son has one in a strst. I like it for what it is, but pickups with output that high lose all clarity and don't do much besides grind em out. For that job, it's aces. For any other job, look elsewhere. No, that thing won't be cutting through any mix for a lead but if you want to chugga chugga, it'll do it with the best. EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DonP Posted January 13, 2011 Members Share Posted January 13, 2011 I recently purchased a guitar that came with a duncan invader, not the JB that was supposed to come in there stock. Now I've always have bad thoughts about the invader, even though I've never played one (yes, I'm that asshole). After having put it through two different band practices, I've come to a conclusion: it's a great rhythm guitarist pickup. I've got a great crunchy rhythm tone, and tons of output - as expected - but no great cutting solos. I'm baffled as to how my high lead notes don't quite sing out of this thing as they're supposed to. But that's why I'm putting it back to stock anyway.Your thoughts? I just like starting threads. I think that pretty much sums it up from what I've heard. The JB is an awesome soloing pickup, the Invader a great rhythm pickup. You need to somehow combine the two. It's amazing that they are both using the same winds and bobbins, just different magnets and poles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DTrane Posted January 13, 2011 Members Share Posted January 13, 2011 I cant wait to try one. ISnt the Dimebucker lil birighter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eyebanez333 Posted January 13, 2011 Members Share Posted January 13, 2011 I've never really got all the Invader hate. I guess if you're running them through a darker amp, they can get muddy and lose clarity. But I always liked them with my amps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cephus Posted January 13, 2011 Members Share Posted January 13, 2011 I thought it was pretty good split. Better than alot of humbuckers. It's pretty dumb looking and not as cool as I thought it would be back in like 1988. I think I still have it in a drawer somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members danswon Posted January 13, 2011 Members Share Posted January 13, 2011 i've heard the Invader sounds fantastic wired parallel but have never done it myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members r0bo01 Posted January 13, 2011 Members Share Posted January 13, 2011 I cant wait to try one. ISnt the Dimebucker lil birighter? my dimebucker is pretty bright, although it's on a guitar w/no tone control... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fusion1 Posted January 15, 2011 Members Share Posted January 15, 2011 The key to the Invader is swapping the poles to the Dimarzio Super Distortion hex poles. It tightens it up and is much less muddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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