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The price updates as you build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery new build is made to order in Big Rapids, Michigan, PLEK-processed and set up to your playing. Lead time is typically 4 to 6 months; a 30% deposit confirms the order. Instruments ship from Michigan, DAP outside the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat defines the series, with its woods, electronics and full specifications: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/essential-series-basses\" title=\"Essential Series basses\"\u003eEssential Series basses\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"zakeke-product-tag\" style=\"display: none;\" data-product-id=\"9906046009690\" data-enviroment=\"Composer\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Belforti Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49948169929050,"sku":"161077111","price":2700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/2290\/8250\/files\/essential-series-custom-guitars-handcrafted-paris-belforti-instruments-front-view.png?v=1773577049"},{"product_id":"b2-4-essential-apple-red","title":"B·24 - Essential","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eB·2\u003c\/strong\u003e is Belforti’s modern take on the Jazz-style bass — compact, agile, and balanced, built to order in Big Rapids, Michigan. 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The body shape is designed for comfort and balance, making it easy to handle whether standing or sitting, on stage or in the studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike every Belforti instrument, the \u003cstrong\u003eB·24 - Essential\u003c\/strong\u003e is crafted with care in the Belforti workshop, using selected tonewoods that deliver clarity and a well-balanced frequency response. The result is a bass that feels direct, honest, and versatile — equally at home in modern or traditional musical contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not an instrument built to follow trends or rely on decorative features. It’s built to serve musicians who appreciate practicality, reliability, and thoughtful design. 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