What do you think about the Duncan Invader?
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Metalman_666
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Re: What do you think about the Duncan Invader?
the invader is a good thick pup, but you wont get much high end from it. Get it if you wanna play punk or something like that.
the invader is a good thick pup, but you wont get much high end from it. Get it if you wanna play punk or something like that.
Metalman_666
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the invader is a good thick pup, but you wont get much high end from it. Get it if you wanna play punk or something like that. You might even wanna check out a Custom, its a good all around thick pup
the invader is a good thick pup, but you wont get much high end from it. Get it if you wanna play punk or something like that. You might even wanna check out a Custom, its a good all around thick pup
strat_master
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yup the old tom delonge models had an inavder in the bridge of the strat. It souded sooo good very thick thicker than a hotrails imo,
yup the old tom delonge models had an inavder in the bridge of the strat. It souded sooo good very thick thicker than a hotrails imo,
Gamera
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The Invader rocks in a Strat! Depending on what type of music you want to play. For metal/hard rock you can't beat it for power chords and crunch. But watch out if you intend to use it for solos. It's not very articulate and can get really muddy. Although if you have stock single coils in that Strat be careful. The Invader has way more output than a stock Fender single coil so there will be a huge volume difference when switching pups.
The Invader rocks in a Strat! Depending on what type of music you want to play. For metal/hard rock you can't beat it for power chords and crunch. But watch out if you intend to use it for solos. It's not very articulate and can get really muddy. Although if you have stock single coils in that Strat be careful. The Invader has way more output than a stock Fender single coil so there will be a huge volume difference when switching pups.
Re: What do you think about the Duncan Invader?
I play Metal/Death Metal. I tried a Dimarzio Evolution and X2N so far. I like both of them, but they both sound too thin in this guitar. I'm running a 31 band rack EQ with a Marshall, so I should be able to get plenty of treble. I'm also a Rhythm player, so I'm not worried about Leads. Should I go with the Distortion instead?
I play Metal/Death Metal. I tried a Dimarzio Evolution and X2N so far. I like both of them, but they both sound too thin in this guitar. I'm running a 31 band rack EQ with a Marshall, so I should be able to get plenty of treble. I'm also a Rhythm player, so I'm not worried about Leads. Should I go with the Distortion instead?
bloodswords
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the Invader is my best bottom end feeder. yes it has a clipped treble response but many of us ignore its enhanced mids (refer to the SD tone chart). this allows the Invader to sound thick & 'mudless'. i get very good black metal tones & the Invader also serves my fusion needs. i can even get a reasonable Scofield tone clean + a little tube screamer injection with this one...
the X2N i did try but IMO Dimarzio has that inherent 'smooth' top end that makes it sound like, well, you are playing a Dimarzio.
the Invader is my best bottom end feeder. yes it has a clipped treble response but many of us ignore its enhanced mids (refer to the SD tone chart). this allows the Invader to sound thick & 'mudless'. i get very good black metal tones & the Invader also serves my fusion needs. i can even get a reasonable Scofield tone clean + a little tube screamer injection with this one...
the X2N i did try but IMO Dimarzio has that inherent 'smooth' top end that makes it sound like, well, you are playing a Dimarzio.
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The invader def. has a heavy thick tone, great for fast powerchords and muting, but maybe if you do like the treble you should also consider the distortion. Oh and if you didnt already know(although im fairly sure you wont be using it for this), you will only be able to coax a very uninspiering clean tone out of an invader. Your main concern seems to be how 'thin' you guitar sounds, and i am 100% certain that an invader would solve this problem.
The invader def. has a heavy thick tone, great for fast powerchords and muting, but maybe if you do like the treble you should also consider the distortion. Oh and if you didnt already know(although im fairly sure you wont be using it for this), you will only be able to coax a very uninspiering clean tone out of an invader. Your main concern seems to be how 'thin' you guitar sounds, and i am 100% certain that an invader would solve this problem.
OUTLAW1969
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I try to make it a habit not to bash SD pickups, because they are all wonderful for something. HOWEVER, I was given an Invader by a friend that hated it, I installed it, and then tried to GIVE IT BACK!!!! He did not want it back even as a spare parts box pickup, so I sold it while the whole DeLonge thing was going on, and I felt very fortunate to get $40 for it. I even felt bad for the guy I was selling it to, and offered him a chance to research the issue before paying. He was dead set on getting the same pickup that Tom D. had, so I sold it to him and bought another JB!!!!!
I try to make it a habit not to bash SD pickups, because they are all wonderful for something. HOWEVER, I was given an Invader by a friend that hated it, I installed it, and then tried to GIVE IT BACK!!!! He did not want it back even as a spare parts box pickup, so I sold it while the whole DeLonge thing was going on, and I felt very fortunate to get $40 for it. I even felt bad for the guy I was selling it to, and offered him a chance to research the issue before paying. He was dead set on getting the same pickup that Tom D. had, so I sold it to him and bought another JB!!!!!
Hellion
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Re: What do you think about the Duncan Invader?
I think Invaders sound great in a Strat. I've always heard talk about there being no top end in them, but I've never had any problem getting any. What I've found Invaders to be are a very wide sonic range pickup. I agree with Fatty, you can't put something in that isn't there to begin with, but I've NEVER had a problem getting a big sound out of an Invader. Don't sell them short because of Tom Delonge. I think he's a no talent hack, and that's coming from a hack, so I oughta know!
I think Invaders sound great in a Strat. I've always heard talk about there being no top end in them, but I've never had any problem getting any. What I've found Invaders to be are a very wide sonic range pickup. I agree with Fatty, you can't put something in that isn't there to begin with, but I've NEVER had a problem getting a big sound out of an Invader. Don't sell them short because of Tom Delonge. I think he's a no talent hack, and that's coming from a hack, so I oughta know!