Hot Rails Bridge V/S Invader Bridge

[Shredeathminator]

Hi Guys,
I can`t chosse one,so i need your opinions please,
I play death metal and shred soloing,i belive that the invader is great for riffs but i`m not sure abouth the lead tone,and i belive that the hot rails is great for soloing but i`m not sure abouth riffs,Please help me!!!(is for a mahogany/maple top guitar,maple neck,ebony fretboard)
Thanks!!!

 

[Boston Joe]

Re: Hot Rails Bridge V/S Invader Bridge

Hi Guys,
I can`t chosse one,so i need your opinions please,
I play death metal and shred soloing,i belive that the invader is great for riffs but i`m not sure abouth the lead tone,and i belive that the hot rails is great for soloing but i`m not sure abouth riffs,Please help me!!!(is for a mahogany/maple top guitar,maple neck,ebony fretboard)
Thanks!!!

In my experience, I've found that the Invader and heavy, dark wood just doesn't work for that clean, razor sharp tone you would expect-- more like Angus Young with too much drive and mid-- rather muddy (I've heard the results in a mahogany V and my own walnut SG with an ebony fretboard). Maple will give you that edge, but it tends to be a little harsh on the ears. Now, those two woods plus the ebony may balance out the sound.

I find that the Invader works nice in lighter woods (alder, korina...). Great 80's metal tone. The Hot Rail is not as full sounding as the larger Invader, but it has lots of mids and can be very warm, rather like a neck pickup sound with the bite of the bridge.

Hope that helps.

 

[TattooedCarrot]

Re: Hot Rails Bridge V/S Invader Bridge

I wouldn't use either of those pickups in mahogany.

 

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: Hot Rails Bridge V/S Invader Bridge

it sounds like you should look at a Dimebucker...

 

[theodie]

Re: Hot Rails Bridge V/S Invader Bridge

I have used the Invader in an alder Strat. The Rythm tones are great but, the leads are not clear at all. I wouldnt recomend an Invader in any type of wood for leads. If you play alot of power chords and rythms and like very heavy music, This may be your pickup.