Neptune J85 WD — Warmth Meets Definition

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The Neptune J85 WD is a bass pickup crafted for players who seek rich, body-centric tone with depth and character. While the J85 FC is tuned for modern clarity and studio precision, the WD variant leans into a fuller, more organic voice—one that feels right at home under the fingers and in the mix.

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Where some pickups chase hyper-polished definition, the J85 WD embraces harmonic complexity and tactile warmth, giving each note a sense of weight and presence.

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Sonic Character: A Fuller, More Emotive Voice

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The J85 WD is voiced with a welcoming low end and rounded midrange, delivering a tone that is simultaneously muscular and musical:

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Warm, Dense Low End
The bass frequencies are broad and solid, giving grooves a foundation that feels substantial without becoming muddy. Notes sustain with a natural fullness that players often describe as “alive.”

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Midrange with Weight and Richness
The mid frequencies carry a smooth, almost narrative quality—perfect for lines that need to speak, not just fill space. This presence helps each note sit comfortably in a mix without relying on excessive EQ.

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Harmonic Complexity and Subtle Overtones
Borrowing a sensibility found in boutique, hand-oriented designs, the J85 WD introduces a tapestry of partials that reveal themselves as you play harder or softer, letting the pickup react with nuance instead of merely strength. This layered response gives bass lines a dynamic richness that feels more expressive.

 

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FSSW Winding — Controlled, Organic Response

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At the heart of the J85 WD’s voice is our FSSW winding approach. Rather than flattening the character in pursuit of clinical precision, FSSW preserves tonal depth and dynamic responsiveness, allowing the pickup to feel connected to your hand, your instrument, and the space around you.

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This is not artificial vintage warmth.
It’s real nuance and motion—a voice that changes with picking intensity and technique, with harmonics that bloom naturally. You feel the instrument respond, not just react.

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For Players Who Care About Feel and Soul

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The Neptune J85 WD is made for bassists who value:

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Expressive touch and dynamic nuance

A foundation that is warm yet defined

Tone that translates from rehearsal to studio with minimal fuss

It is a bass pickup that feels right in the hands, carries authority in a mix, and retains the emotion of performance.

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Neptune J85 WD — warm, rich, and musically alive.