Neptune PB85 — A Familiar Era, Spoken in Low Frequencies

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The Neptune PB85 is built on a simple idea:
take the tonal mindset of a great early-’60s electric instrument and let it speak through a Precision Bass.

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This pickup wasn’t designed around output numbers or exaggerated lows. It was shaped around how a bass should sit—how it supports a song, locks with the drums, and leaves space for everything else to breathe.

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The result is a voice that feels immediately familiar, yet unmistakably refined for modern recording and performance.

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The Voice: Balanced Where It Matters

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Low End: Solid, Not Heavy
The PB85 delivers a firm, centered low end that anchors the groove without spreading outward. Notes feel grounded and controlled, making eighth-note lines and sustained roots equally confident.

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Low-Mids: Clear and Supportive
Instead of pushing thickness, the low-mid range is carefully shaped to avoid congestion. This keeps the bass present in the mix while preserving clarity, especially in dense arrangements.

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Midrange: Musical Presence
The mids speak with a natural, vocal quality—enough definition to articulate fingerstyle dynamics, but never nasal or forward. This is where the bass “talks” without stepping on guitars or keys.

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Highs: Natural Definition
The top end is open and restrained, revealing string texture and attack without noise or brittleness. It adds clarity, not brightness.

FSSW: Feel Over Formula

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With FSSW winding, the PB85 maintains a consistent, studio-ready frequency balance while retaining the subtle irregularity that gives older pickups their character. The response feels alive under the fingers—light touch stays round and expressive, heavier attack adds authority without harsh edges.

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This isn’t about chasing vintage imperfections. It’s about preserving musical interaction while delivering the control modern bassists need on stage and in the studio.

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Where It Belongs

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The Neptune PB85 is for players who value:

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A Precision Bass tone that supports the song, not dominates it

Clear note shape and reliable low-end focus

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Fingerstyle dynamics that translate naturally to recordings

A timeless voice refined for contemporary use

Specifications

DC resistance: 7.3k

Magnet: Alnico 5

Wire: 42 awg enamel wire
Hook up wire: Custom design Teflon cable

Retail price: 90 USD (each)