NGD - Blood Splatter Warrior

[tonesfoyobones]

Well here it is! I have been trying for the better part of a year to get my hands on a USA Warrior. The timing was always off or the deal was just not right at the time. I was reluctant of the natural neck but that changed about 10 minutes into the first jam session. Now I am kicking myself in the ass for passing on other natural necks over the years.

The playability is just amazing! I had tried a cheap bolt on Warrior a year ago and it warranted me to try and find a USA version. Long story short there is no comparison but nor should there be.

At this point I am having a hard time reaching for any other of my axes right now. Simply put........... the WR1's rule!




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[Axewielder]

That looks killer. The oiled neck ones are the ones to get.

[Axegrinder87]

Is that an Invader/Full Shred combo?

[tonesfoyobones]

Is that an Invader/Full Shred combo?

Yes it is and they smoke in my ENGL!

[djpharoah]

Nice man - that's a sweet ass guitar. Curious to try the Invader in one of my soloists. I want that thicker and darker sound compared to the JB which I'm kind of growing tired off - would you say it achieves that?

[tonesfoyobones]

Nice man - that's a sweet ass guitar. Curious to try the Invader in one of my soloists. I want that thicker and darker sound compared to the JB which I'm kind of growing tired off - would you say it achieves that?

You know bro I hear alot of people bash the Invader but I have to say I love it. Ultimately it comes down to what style you play and what guitar it goes in. If it's heavy metal and calls for a big nasty "thumpty, thump" ala Mr. John Schaffer, then the Invader is the best pickup without going active. It rings out crystal clear highs and deep lows. Every tuning I throw at the Invader it never fails! I had a JB in a Marty Friedman KE-1 and I replaced it with an Invader and never did it sound any better, plus it was white and looked killer! Don't get me wrong the JB sounds awesome in it's own right but for the nasty-nasty, the Invader does it better for me.

As for EMG's..... they have a very limited place for me. I like the more organic natural feel of the passives. I have a Custom Seymour Duncan, Scott Ian -
"El Diablo" that is hot as hell and is a fav as well. Great for rhythm and lead. Worth the effort to get ahold of and try too.

[tonesfoyobones]

I also want to add that the Invader needs a little more volume to open up and seperate a bit otherwise it stays somewhat "muddy" as described by some. Some pickups do real well at very low volumes but the Invader and most of the aggressive pickups come on so much better with a little juice.
LOL.... don't we all!

[djpharoah]

You know bro I hear alot of people bash the Invader but I have to say I love it. Ultimately it comes down to what style you play and what guitar it goes in. If it's heavy metal and calls for a big nasty "thumpty, thump" ala Mr. John Schaffer, then the Invader is the best pickup without going active. It rings out crystal clear highs and deep lows. Every tuning I throw at the Invader it never fails! I had a JB in a Marty Friedman KE-1 and I replaced it with an Invader and never did it sound any better, plus it was white and looked killer! Don't get me wrong the JB sounds awesome in it's own right but for the nasty-nasty, the Invader does it better for me.

As for EMG's..... they have a very limited place for me. I like the more organic natural feel of the passives. I have a Custom Seymour Duncan, Scott Ian -
"El Diablo" that is hot as hell and is a fav as well. Great for rhythm and lead. Worth the effort to get ahold of and try too.

Cool thanks for that man. Makes me want to definitely try them.

[Axegrinder87]

Jon Schaffer is my hero, and I'm quite fond of my Invaders. I also like JBs. Just depends on the guitar. Invader definitely has more low end grunt, whereas the JB has more mid range fat and treble bite. Just depends on what your particular guitar needs accented, or compensated.

Sorry to derail, gorgeous guitar! Lets see/hear some clips of that beast with the ENGL!!!

[tonesfoyobones]

Yeah bro Jon Schaffer is "THE MAN"! Getting side tracked with him is always warranted and understood. I will get some clips together and throw them up for battering around.

[wilkinsi]

Ah, some of tried to get a limited run of these going a while ago. The run was destined to have a JB in the bridge and a painted neck. I have Invaders in both my WR1 and Warrior Pro. Congrats on your purchase.

[jeff b]

Great score!! I've always wanted a blood splatter WR1. That looks bad ass & I'm sure it plays great. Congrats!!

[Corpsegrinder88]

Nice score

Invaders are my favorite affordable passives. Next being aftermath and warpig bkp.

I have a 7 string invader in my agile. Talk about a growl.

[roodyrocker]

Congrats on one badass Warrior

[RacerX]

Lets see/hear some clips of that beast with the ENGL!!!

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