Brighter/coil split replacements for duncan designed 'detonator' (invader)?

[Taymar]

Hello all,

My guitar has a set of Duncan-designed 'detonator' pickups which I understand are based on the Invader.

I don't play metal, and am looking to swap them for something brighter that's better suited for classic rock with some clean.

I have ordered a set of push-pull pots so I can coil split, but am struggling with which new pickups to choose. Doesn't necessarily HAVE to be Duncan pickups even.

Really like the smooth visual appearance of the blackouts/EMG, but those all seem to be active/heavier tone. I'd be ok with aftermarket plastic covers if they won't affect tone too much.

Any advice on which pickups to look at would be much appreciated.

 

[Chistopher]

Re: Brighter/coil split replacements for duncan designed 'detonator' (invader)?

The Dave Mustaine active version of the Jazz/JB combo with the smooth covered aesthetic. It's a louder low impedance version of one of the most popular classic rock combos ever.

 

[Taymar]

Re: Brighter/coil split replacements for duncan designed 'detonator' (invader)?

Thanks - these ones? https://www.seymourduncan.com/pickup/dave-mustaine-set

The Dave Mustaine active version of the Jazz/JB combo with the smooth covered aesthetic. It's a louder low impedance version of one of the most popular classic rock combos ever.

 

[Rich_S]

Re: Brighter/coil split replacements for duncan designed 'detonator' (invader)?

For classic rock with a good bridge pickup split sound, I would say a Custom/'59 Hybrid with a '59 Neck. I presently have a '59 set in my Schecter PT partscaster, and I'm about to switch to the Hybrid to improve the split-coil sound.

If you really want the smooth-cover look, add aftermarket covers.

 

[Chistopher]

Re: Brighter/coil split replacements for duncan designed 'detonator' (invader)?

Thanks - these ones? https://www.seymourduncan.com/pickup/dave-mustaine-set

Yup.

 

[Mincer]

Re: Brighter/coil split replacements for duncan designed 'detonator' (invader)?

For classic rock with a good bridge pickup split sound, I would say a Custom/'59 Hybrid with a '59 Neck. I presently have a '59 set in my Schecter PT partscaster, and I'm about to switch to the Hybrid to improve the split-coil sound.

If you really want the smooth-cover look, add aftermarket covers.

This would be my exact advice.

 

[Taymar]

Re: Brighter/coil split replacements for duncan designed 'detonator' (invader)?

Thank you very much - so that'd be one of these at the bridge: https://www.seymourduncan.com/pickup/59custom-hybrid?__uuid_ref=5b5ca9597bee0

and one of these at the neck? https://www.seymourduncan.com/pickup/59-neck?__uuid_ref=5b5ca95122e0d

Would this wiring diagram be the best way to split them, or would I get better results isolating different coils/mounting them upside down?
https://docs.google.com/gview?embed...t/uploads/2016/05/2H_3G_1VppSPLn_1TppSPLb.pdf

Sorry - completely forgot to mention too - I'm playing more lead than rhythm - does that affect the recommendations?

Thanks ever so much for the help & advice. this is uncharted territory for me.

For classic rock with a good bridge pickup split sound, I would say a Custom/'59 Hybrid with a '59 Neck. I presently have a '59 set in my Schecter PT partscaster, and I'm about to switch to the Hybrid to improve the split-coil sound.

If you really want the smooth-cover look, add aftermarket covers.

 

[Mincer]

Re: Brighter/coil split replacements for duncan designed 'detonator' (invader)?

Well, that's the diagram I would use, or at least start with unless I heard something I didn't like. It should work great for what you want, either rhythm or lead. And yes, those are the pickups.

 

[Taymar]

Re: Brighter/coil split replacements for duncan designed 'detonator' (invader)?

Perfect, thank you! Checked out the sound clips and they are exactly what I'm looking for. May need to see if a short leg version of the neck pickup is available.

Really appreciate the help guys, thanks a ton!

Well, that's the diagram I would use, or at least start with unless I heard something I didn't like. It should work great for what you want, either rhythm or lead. And yes, those are the pickups.

 

[chadd]

Re: Brighter/coil split replacements for duncan designed 'detonator' (invader)?

Perfect, thank you! Checked out the sound clips and they are exactly what I'm looking for. May need to see if a short leg version of the neck pickup is available.

Really appreciate the help guys, thanks a ton!

A lot of dealers stock the shorter leg version