Duncan Invader in an alder guitar?

[Inazone]

I'm thinking of replacing the JB in one of my alder DK2Ms with an Invader, as I've had excellent results with Invaders in basswood and ash guitars. I have other JB-equipped guitars (all basswood) that I could put the Invader in, but I already know how that sounds.

Anyone using an Invader in alder?

[wilkinsi]

Nope, but I plan to put Invaders back in my WR1's.

[Hellbat]

Isn't an invader just a JB with big honkin' pole screws? I'd imagine they are close in sound in a lot of ways.

[wilkinsi]

The Invader has more bass to it.

[shreddermon]

I used to have a tiger-striped SD-era Charvie with an Invader in it. Was probably alder or maybe poplar-bodied. I hated the pickup's tone. (Which, IMHO, is nothing like the tone of a JB at all.) Way too muddy for my tastes. Then again, I'm not a fan of the Invader at all, so take that with a grain of salt.

[DonP]

Isn't an invader just a JB with big honkin' pole screws? I'd imagine they are close in sound in a lot of ways.

No.

Same coils, but an Invader has 3 ceramic magnets. The JB has 1 Alnico 5.

[Dreamland_Rebel]

Go for it. It will sound METAL!!!
If you have any issues adjust the hight until it sounds right.

[Newc]

I've got one in the Halford (basswood) and a 7-string version in a DX7 (not sure of the wood). Sounds different in each one, in a good way.

I say try it. If it doesn't sound right, you can always remove it. Just use alligator clips to hook it up while you test the sound - save on solder hassle.

[toejam]

I've got one in the Halford (basswood)

That's basswood? I thought it was alder. Then again, it's been so long since I owned it...

[Newc]

Ah, yeah, I think you're right. It's the newer ones (no afterburner, 2 knobs, 3-way toggle) that are/were basswood.

In that event, the Invader kicks ass in alder.

However, it's more of an Explorer/Star shape, which is tonally different to a Strat shape. Not to mention the 3 pounds of metal

[toejam]

True!

[Newc]

Upon further consideration, given the fact that basswood dents easily, and it was a pita to get those spikes and stuff pounded into the wood, I'm further inclined to agree it's alder

[Inazone]

I changed my mind on this a little. I'm still doing the Invader-in-alder combination, but instead putting it in a Soloist Pro that currently has a Full Shred. To continue the tradition of trying a new combination, I'm then putting the Full Shred into a basswood Dinky XL that currently has a JB.

[Dreamland_Rebel]

You do realize that with a Soloist the pickups and bridge are not bolted to the alder wings but the maple slab between them. Because of this you get more of the sound of a maple body than an alder body.

[Scooter]

If it doesn't sound right, you can always remove it. Just use alligator clips to hook it up while you test the sound - save on solder hassle.

That's brilliant, and I gave myself a forehead slap for not having thought of it! Simplistic, and effective for sure.