Name: Backlund Neptune Electric Guitar
Brand: Backlund
SKU: 3422
Price: 999.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$1,449.00 USD $999.00 USD

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Story

Over a decade ago, we partnered up with John Backlund to bring his visionary Model 100 to life. Since then, Backlund has grown into a full-fledged brand under the Eastwood umbrella—celebrated worldwide for its bold, retro-futuristic designs.

Now, we’re proud to unveil the latest chapter in that story: the Backlund Neptune.

Instantly recognizable as a Backlund classic, the Neptune carries on the tradition of offering an aesthetic that's somehow oultandish, yet familiar at the same time. Its V-inspired silhouette is reimagined with flowing contours that make it the most comfortable and ergonomic Backlund yet!

Beneath its striking looks lies a tone-chambered mahogany body paired with a soft-C maple neck, delivering resonance and sustain without the weight. Three custom-wound blade pickups unlock a wide tonal palette, from crystalline clarity to rich, full-bodied warmth, making the Neptune as inspiring to play as it is to behold. The result is a guitar that feels alive in your hands: responsive, dynamic, and ready to push your playing into new territory.

Features & Specifications

Body Material - Tone-chambered Mahogany
Neck Material - Mahogany
Fingerboard Material - Maple
Finish - Polyurethane
Neck - Soft C, Bolt-on Neck
Scale Length - 24 3/4"
Weight - 7 1/2 Lbs
Fingerboard Radius - 14" (350mm)
Number of Frets - 21 1/2
Fret Size - Medium Jumbo
Nut Width - 1 5/8"
Position Markers - Oval, Black
Pickups - 3x Custom-wound Blade
Pickup Switching 5-way Blade Style
Controls - Volume, Tone
Hardware Finish - Chrome, Wilkinson Tuners
Bridge Options - Wraparound hardtail
Pickguard - Plastic with brushed metal-looking finish

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Case Fit

Premium Soft Case (Standard Guitar) - OPTIONAL ADD-ON

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Backlund Neptune Electric Guitar

$1,449.00 USD $899.00 USD

BODY
Body Wood	Mahogany
Body Construction	Chambered
Body Binding	Unbound
Body Finish	Gloss
NECK
Neck Shape	Modern C
Neck Wood	Mahogany
Neck Joint	Bolt-on
Neck Finish	Satin
Fretboard Wood	Maple
Fretboard Radius	12 in
Fretboard Binding	Unbound
Inlays	Black
Frets	21
Nut Material	Plastic
Nut Width	1 5/8 in
Neck Width (Twelfth Fret)	2.027 in
Neck Depth (First Fret)	0.806 in
Neck Depth (Twelfth Fret)	0.883 in
Truss Rod Nut	4 mm
MEASUREMENTS
Scale Length	24 3/4 in
Average Weight	6.0 lbs
Total Length	42.75 in
Body Length	19.50 in
Upper Bout	7.50 in
Lower Bout	12.50 in
Body Depth	1.81 in
Overall Depth	2.38 in
ELECTRONICS
Neck Pickup	Custom Blade Single Coil
Neck Pickup Type	Single coil
Neck Pickup Resistance	7.2 k
Middle Pickup	Custom Blade Single Coil
Middle Pickup Type	Single coil
Middle Pickup Resistance	7.2 k
Bridge Pickup	Custom Blade Single Coil
Bridge Pickup Type	Single coil
Bridge Pickup Resistance	7.2 k
Switch Controls	5-way toggle
Knob Controls	Volume, tone
HARDWARE
Hardware Finish	Chrome
Bridge	Tune-o-matic wraparound
String Spacing	10.0 mm
Tuners	Wilkinson Schaller-style
Knob Type	Dome, chrome
Pickguard	"Brushed metal" plastic
Truss Rod Cover	"Brushed metal" plastic
STRINGS
Number of Strings	6
Factory Tuning	E2-A2-D3-G3-B3-E4
String Gauges	10-13-17-26w-36w-46w