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DiMarzio Dominion vs Seymour Duncan Invader (SH-8)

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We found no spec differences between them worth calling out.

Specs side by side

differs marks specs where they part ways
SpecDiMarzio DominionSeymour Duncan Invader (SH-8)
DC resistancediffers16.5k16.8k
Inductancediffers8.48 H (measured, 1 reading)8.51 H (measured, 1 reading)
MagnetCeramicCeramic
CoilHum-cancellingHum-cancelling
Resonant peakdiffers5 kHz (Seymour Duncan's own test load)
Bass (tone chart)differsEach maker grades its own chart, so read these within a brand9 / 107 / 10
Mids (tone chart)differsEach maker grades its own chart, so read these within a brand8.25 / 108 / 10
Treble (tone chart)differsEach maker grades its own chart, so read these within a brand3.5 / 104 / 10
Slotbridge humbuckerbridge humbucker
Traitshigh output, dark, mid-forward, big low end, tight & aggressivehigh output, dark, mid-forward, big low end, tight & aggressive

How close on each spec

100 means identical on that spec. The score weighs these, and counts anything we couldn't compare as a typical difference. How scoring works

Output
100
measured inductance
Magnet
100
both Ceramic
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
63
each against its maker's average
Mids
89
each against its maker's average
Bass
76
each against its maker's average

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What players and reviewers say

On the DiMarzio Dominion

The low end is big and punchy, while retaining control and articulation to keep things tight without getting too stiff.
Darth Phineas · Nov 10, 2021Darth Phineas (opens in a new tab)
You get highs that are big and present with edge to spare, so that you can get your squeals and bite without being an ice pick.
Darth Phineas · Nov 10, 2021Darth Phineas (opens in a new tab)
Everything on the DiMarzio Dominion

On the Seymour Duncan Invader (SH-8)

Lows are thick and robust, where highs are present and have cut.
Darth Phineas · Jan 12, 2022Darth Phineas (opens in a new tab)
The mid range snarl is about big enough to use as a runway for a commercial airliner.
Darth Phineas · Jan 12, 2022Darth Phineas (opens in a new tab)
Everything on the Seymour Duncan Invader (SH-8)

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