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  • F spacing on Duncan pups

    I'm thinking of getting either Invader (b and n models) or a JB/Jazz to put in my RR3, but Duncan pups dont seem to come F spaced when I look on eBay.

    Can someone tell me if this matters? Do I really need to find an Invader for the bridge position that is F spaced? I was under the impression any guitar with a Floyd type trem needed F spaced pups, but maybe I'm wrong?

    While I'm on the subject, would the Invader n and b models be a good combo for the RR3 to play death/heavy metal? Or would the JB/Jazz be better? I already have the JB in my SL3 so I'm thinking I'd prefer the Invader for a different sound.
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  • #2
    Invaders are only one spacing since their pole pieces are so big.
    I don't normally care for the JB. I had a Kelly XLR once that I put an old pair of non-logoed Invaders in, and they rocked!
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    • #3
      There's lots of threads on this F-spacing question. Some say they hear a difference, some say they don't:
      http://www.jcfonline.com/forums/show...ight=f-spacing

      http://www.jcfonline.com/forums/show...ight=f-spacing

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      • #4
        The Invader will melt the windings in your speakers

        I'd go with an Invader for the sound/tone you are looking for.
        Tone is like Art: Your opinion is valid. Listen, learn, have fun, draw your own conclusions.

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        • #5
          Thank you guys! Good replies, I can now look for some of those red Invaders. Two of them should look nice in a black RR3!

          Would it be worthwhile getting two Invader SH8b's or is the SH8n much better for the neck position? What's the difference?
          Last edited by MartinBarre; 12-06-2007, 04:19 PM.
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          • #6
            Neck pickup has a little less output thats usually the only difference.You can use either whatever sound good to you.
            When dealing with invaders F spacing dosn't matter the pole are huge.
            Last edited by straycat; 12-06-2007, 07:34 PM.
            Really? well screw Mark Twain.

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            • #7
              F Spaced Duncan pickups are referred as Trembuckers. Instead of having SH in the model number they have a TB. So a JB with tremspacing is TB-4.
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              • #8
                hey man, the invader is a great choice for that guitar. it'll really make it scream.
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                • #9
                  Again thanks for all the replies. Krimson, I just realised that myself. I was looking at the pups on eBay and wondered why the JB comes in either "TB" or "SH" then saw a review of a guitar that mentions the TB is for trem guitars.
                  Dreamland, yeah I'm really hoping these things rock and don't look out of place.
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                  • #10
                    I bought the TB model JB for my RR3 when it had the licensed trem in it. Later I changed that to a Floyd Rose Pro which uses standard spacing. I did not notice any difference in sound with the change. Some perfectionist may pick at the spacing, but I am not that anal.

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