Detail 01
Neck position
Wound and voiced for the neck slot. Putting it at the bridge gives an unbalanced, muddy result against a matched partner.
Product detailSKU #1315669857465
Seymour DuncanSH-8n Invader Neck
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Neck-position humbucker from Seymour Duncan, sold as a single pickup at $115. For players replacing a neck pickup in a humbucker-routed electric guitar.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Swapping the neck pickup in a two-humbucker electric
- Players comfortable soldering or paying a tech for install
- Building a guitar where neck and bridge are chosen separately
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bridge-position replacements — this is the neck version
- Guitars routed for single-coils or P-90s without new routing
- Anyone wanting a full matched set in one purchase
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Humbucker format
Needs a standard humbucker rout and mounting ring or pickguard opening. A single-coil cavity requires wood removal.
Detail 03
Sold individually
One pickup, not a set. Pairing it with a different-output bridge pickup can leave the two positions mismatched in volume.
Detail 04
$115 single pickup
Around what a full budget guitar costs. Worth it on an instrument whose neck, frets and tuners are already solid.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Installation needs soldering; no solderless connector is included
- 02No pots, switch, jack or wiring harness comes with it
- 03Measure your existing rout and string spacing before ordering
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this come as a set with a bridge pickup?
No. This is the neck pickup only. A bridge pickup is a separate purchase.
02Can I install it myself?
If you can solder and read a wiring diagram, yes. Otherwise a tech install typically costs less than the pickup.
03Will it fit my guitar?
It fits a standard humbucker rout. Single-coil or P-90 cavities need routing or a conversion ring.
04Do I need to change my pots or switch?
Not necessarily. Existing electronics usually work, though worn pots and a scratchy switch are worth replacing while the cavity is open.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Active
1 detailsPlayability
- Neck Shape
- D
5 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Not Specified Top Wood
- Top Material
- Not Specified Body Finish
- Bridge Type
- Not Specified Bridge Design
- Body Shape
- Not Specified Body Type
- Body Type
- Not Specified Body Wood Back and Sides
