Duncan Performer Detonator ... the secret?

[GuitarDoc]

Re: Duncan Performer Detonator ... the secret?

The HB-108 is "close to" the HB-103.
The HB-103 is "based on" the SH-6.

The stats on the SH-6 and SH-8 (ohm resistance and mV output) are very similar, but their tone is WAY different. The Invader has way more bass and much less treble than the Distortion. The Invader is a very heavy sounding pup.

To my ears the Detonator sounds like the Invader and not even close to the Distortion.

 

[UnderTheFlame83]

I know this is a old thread, but it's good reading and interesting.

I got a new set of Detonators around 6 months ago on Reverb and it's one of my all time favorite sets. I haven't seen another set of them new for sell since. If you come across new Detonators please let me know asap. Thanks!

 

[dave74]

To my ears the Detonator sounds like an Invader with a pinch less thickness, which leaves the treble a little more present, or more "perceived" I guess.
It's definitely my favorite out of the Duncan-designed line. Great pickups in their own right.

 

[Adieu]

Try coil tapping em, also surprisingly good

 

[UnderTheFlame83]

Try coil tapping em, also surprisingly good

Yes, that's the way I have them wired. Really nice.