Difference Between JB And INVADER?

[GuitarGuy503]

Hello, I just ordered a Fender American Standard Strat and plan to upgrade the stock pickups to Seymour Duncans. :32: I am going with at HH pickup set rather than a HSS pickup setup. I have already purchased the pickups but since the guitar I have ordered hasnt arrived yet I have decided to get some feedback from anyone who has had experience with both the JB and the Invader Humbuckers. The more I look through this forum the more I notice that the JB seems to be more popular than the Invader. I've had alot of experience with the Invader and am aware of what its capable of, however, I have never had any experience with the JB. I still have time to take the Invader back and exchange it for the JB if needed, so any feedback anyone can give would be much appreciated. Thanks. :smack: ROCK ON!! :headbang: :wave:

 

[I_M_Ken]

Re: Difference Between JB And INVADER?

hmm, invader has big bottom while JB is the opposite and has lots of treble.
JB would be brighter sounding, its more of a high treble migh mids pup plus some might even say thin, but gives a better crunch than the invader.
as for the invader its more if a bass and mid heavy pup so the sound almos tthe exact opposite IMO.

 

[Jessica]

Re: Difference Between JB And INVADER?

The Invader is really magnetic, which makes its great if you are doing finger tapping and stuff. The chunky low-end of the Invader is great for metal, the JB is definitely more versatile. It all depends on what type of music you want to play though. I own both of them and they are definitely some of my faves in the Duncan line.

 

[dd12939]

Re: Difference Between JB And INVADER?

What are you playing (style)? And what's it paired with?

 

[GuitarGuy503]

Re: Difference Between JB And INVADER?

i play some alternative rock and some heavier stuff... im not sure id call the heavier stuff i play metal though. I am starting to wanna learn some lead guitar soon to. i think a more trebly pickup is what i want now. My taste in tone has changed significantly over the last few years. i used to want bassy sound which is why i had the invader for a bit but now im lookin for something that is a good all around pickup with not as much bass and more treble and mid.

 

[GuitarGuy503]

Re: Difference Between JB And INVADER?

it is paired with a SD 59' Neck pickup