Reed James Custom Pickups Introduces RJE NEO Neodymium Bass Pickups
Reed James Custom Pickups has announced the RJE Neos, new soap-bar style neodymium pickups. Made in the USA, the pickups have a modern sound, described by the manufacturer as “warm, punchy and very clear.”
The RJE Neo pickups are available for 4- through 6-string basses and feature CNC machined black ABS plastic covers with a matte finish, though custom exotic wood shells are available.
The new pickups also come as either dual blade humbuckers or split blade humbuckers, and the four lead conductors can be wired in series or parallel.
The Reed James RJE Neo bass pickups are built-to-order at $110 for a single pickup, or $200 for a pair. For more info, visit the Reed James Custom Pickups website.
Reed James Custom RJE NEO Neodymium Bass Pickups Specs:
- Neodymium Magnetic Design
- CNC Machined black ABS Plastic Covers with Matte Finish
- Custom Shapes and Exotic Wood Shells Available
- Shielded for Noise Free Operation
- Encapsulated in Epoxy Potting Compound to Eliminate Mechanical Feedback
- Available in Dual Blade Humbucker or Split Blade Humbuckers
- Four Lead Conductors Can be Wired in Series or Parallel
- Calibrated Sets For Balance
Nice article, Kevin. FYI, the very first manufacturer of neodymium bass pickups was the Q-tuner company. Some twenty years ago if I am not mistaken.
I have had a great experience with using Reed James products. The guy comes through every time I asked for something special he always took care of me. He just made me a killer ramp and a set of Black Walnut RJ Neo’s that sound killer! Now every bass that I own needs to have his pickups in them..In fact he is making me a five string set as I write this. I believe in this man’s talent and skill in pickup making/woodworking and engineering. Reed James knows about tone and is about tone! In a world where businesses seem to have lost sight of customer needs Reed James has helped to change my mind about the customer comes last mentality that seems to be prevalent in today’s business society. Kudos Reed James!