Seymour Duncan SH-8N-Z - INVADER NECK ZEBRA

Name: SH-8N-Z - INVADER NECK ZEBRA
Brand: Seymour Duncan
SKU: 213044
Price: 144.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

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ID : 213044

EAN : 0800315012114

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Information

Essential Information About the Seymour Duncan SH-8N-Z Invader Neck Pickup Zebra
• Big rock/metal sound : ideal for punk, garage, thrash, metal, and all "angry" styles.
• Neck position : generous sustain, clear attacks, and solos that stand out effortlessly.
• Wiring versatility : 4-conductor with split to switch from a massive humbucker to clearer, biting tones.
• Quiet in use : anti-interference design for a clean signal even with high gain.

SH-8N-Z - INVADER NECK ZEBRA

144,00 €VAT incl.

0,14 € Ecotax included

Reference price

Invader: Seymour Duncan's DNA for high-gain riffs

The SH-8N-Z "Invader" is designed for guitarists who want a pickup with a bold character: a dense sound, immediate presence, and a response that stays solid when the amp starts to heat up. In the neck position, it retains the Invader spirit while providing the comfort needed for leads, fast runs, and tight chords.

For whom and in what contexts?

This neck pickup is aimed at musicians who play with distortion (or heavy crunch) and seek a thick sonic foundation for riffing, palm-muting, and singing solos. It pairs very well with rock/metal-oriented guitars and is also suitable for lower tunings where maintaining body and definition without losing clarity is essential.

Power, split, and definition: a pickup made to "push"

Thanks to its ceramic magnet, the SH-8N-Z delivers a snappy response and a muscular output, perfect for cutting rhythms and leads that punch through the mix. The 4-conductor wiring allows use of the split to expand the tonal palette: humbucker for impact and sustain, split for finer textures useful in intros, arpeggios, or more open passages. Its peak at 8 kHz helps maintain attack and presence, while the Zebra finish provides a classic yet aggressive look.

Technical specifications

Electronics	Passive
Category	electric microphone
Instrument	guitar
Applications	rock, metal
Magnet	Ceramic
Winding	double

Peak	8 kHz
Number of conductors	4
Position	handle
Resistance	7.2 KILOHM
Color	Black
Colours	Zebra

Model	Seymour Duncan SH-8N-Z Invader
Split	yes
Active	no
Finish	Zebra
Other	anti-interference, available in 7-string version

Questions frequently asked

Is the Seymour Duncan SH-8N-Z Invader neck pickup suitable for metal?

Its neck position and ceramic magnet provide a dense response under distortion. The stated resistance of 7.2 kΩ favors leads with body and tight chords.

Can this Invader neck pickup be coil-split?

The 4-conductor wiring allows for coil splitting. A humbucker configuration retains impact and sustain, while splitting opens access to finer textures for arpeggios.

What is the output level of the SH-8N-Z?

With a resistance of 7.2 kΩ and a ceramic magnet, this passive pickup is designed for heavy crunch and saturated tones.

Does the pickup maintain clarity in low tunings?

The presence peak at 8 kHz helps keep attack in riffs and palm mutes. Its design targets rock and metal guitars, including those with lower tunings. The sound remains focused on a thick tonal foundation.