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
Case Fit
Premium Soft Case (Standard Guitar) - INCLUDED