The Seymour Duncan Invader™ 7–String Bridge is an ultra–high output ceramic humbucker engineered for extended–range instruments demanding maximum clarity and aggression. Hand–built in Santa Barbara, California, the Invader combines three large ceramic bar magnets with oversized metal oxide pole pieces to expand the magnetic field across the frequency spectrum. This 7–string bridge configuration delivers the thickest, deepest low–end response in Seymour Duncan's passive pickup lineup, making it the go–to choice for tuned–down metal and extended–range applications where definition matters as much as sheer output.
The bridge model features a DC resistance of 16.60k ohms, ceramic magnet construction, and a 4–conductor shielded lead wire enabling multiple wiring configurations. The ceramic magnets contribute depth and clarity whilst raising the resonant frequency, resulting in increased note definition and faster picking response compared to alnico formulations. Large hex caps deliver smooth string–to–string balance across the extended 7–string configuration. Vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback, whilst the nickel silver bottom plate ensures consistent magnetic properties and durability in both studio and touring environments.
The Invader neck model—sold separately—pairs a warm, restrained tonal character with the bridge's aggressive output, producing thick crunch and moaning sustain without phase cancellation when matched as a set. This asymmetric pairing reflects decades of Seymour Duncan design philosophy: bridge pickups prioritise output and treble definition, whilst neck units prioritise harmonic bloom and touch sensitivity. Players upgrading from stock pickups to the Invader bridge alone should verify impedance matching with existing neck units to maintain coherent frequency response across the instrument.
Features
- Ceramic bar magnet construction with oversized metal oxide pole pieces
- DC resistance: 16.60k ohms (bridge position, 7–string)
- 4–conductor shielded lead wire for flexible wiring options
- Vacuum wax potted for squeal–free, feedback–resistant operation
- Nickel silver bottom plate ensures consistent magnetic properties
- Passive mount design, compatible with standard 7–string bridge cavities
- Hand–built in Santa Barbara, California factory
- Available in black, covered, and multiple custom finish options



