Seymour Duncan SH-8B-W - INVADER EASEL WHITE
Estimated Shipping Widget will be displayed here!
- This item is covered for 3 years
Couldn't load pickup availability
Information
Information
Manufacturer Information
Seymour Duncan
https://www.seymourduncan.com
------------------------
Safety manager:
Algam SAS
Email: contact@algam.net
Address:
A high-output classic designed for heavy distortion
The Seymour Duncan SH-8B-W Invader is designed for guitarists who want a humbucker with a radical character: lots of body, immediate presence, and a very effective sound as soon as you push the distortion. In the bridge position, it emphasizes bite and attack in playing, while maintaining a solid foundation for palm-muting and lower tunings.
Who it's for, and in which styles
This pickup is aimed at musicians who play loud, fast, and seek a dense sound without struggling with an already saturated amp. Perfect for punk/hardcore riffs, thrash, modern metal, or dirty garage rock, it helps achieve easy harmonics and a "wall of sound" feel on power chords. If you need a bridge pickup that stays clear under heavy saturation, the Invader is a reliable choice.
Split, 4 conductors, and interference reduction
Thanks to its 4-conductor wiring, the SH-8B-W offers multiple wiring options (including coil split ) to switch from a powerful humbucker to sharper, clearer tones depending on your guitar's wiring. The pickup is also advertised as interference-resistant, a welcome feature on stage or in the studio when stacking gain and pedals. Its white finish fits perfectly on guitars with a contrasting look, custom or vintage-inspired, and it is also available in a 7-string version for extended range setups.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive | Peak | 5 kHz |
| Category | electric microphone | Number of conductors | 4 |
| Instrument | guitar, 7-string guitar | Position | bridge |
| Applications | metal | Resistance | 16.8 KILOHM |
| Magnet | Ceramic | Color | White |
| Winding | double | ||
| Model | Seymour Duncan SH-8B-W "Invader" | Peak frequency | 5 kHz |
| Type | Humbucker | Finish | White |
| Active | No | Other | Interference-resistant, available in 7-string version |
| Split | Yes | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Seymour Duncan SH-8B-W Invader suitable for metal in the bridge position?
Designed for the bridge position, this passive ceramic magnet humbucker targets high gain saturation. Its 16.8 kΩ resistance delivers a thick tone with bite on riffs and a solid palm-muted foundation.
Can this Invader pickup be coil-split?
The 4-conductor wiring allows coil-splitting depending on the guitar's electronics configuration. This makes it possible to achieve a brighter, sharper tone than the full humbucker mode.
What is the output level of the SH-8B-W?
With a resistance of 16.8 kΩ and a ceramic magnet, this model has a high output level suited for heavy distortion. Its resonance peak is specified at 5 kHz.
Does this white pickup reduce interference?
An anti-interference design is claimed, which is advantageous when gain and pedals are heavily used. The white finish suits visually contrasting or custom setups.
Is there a 7-string version of the Invader?
A 7-string version is available for extended range guitars and lower tunings.



