{"product_id":"mare-5-masterbuilt-tamo","title":"Marē 5 - Masterbuilt","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMarē\u003c\/strong\u003e is Belforti’s modern Jazz-style bass — agile, balanced, and versatile, handcrafted in France. In the Masterbuilt Series it moves up to premium tonewoods, decorative tops, and high-performance electronics, with refined fretwork and a sculpted, player-focused feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Marē 5 - Masterbuilt - Tamo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Marē 5 Masterbuilt is the upper limit of what Belforti builds — a five-string bass conceived without compromise, where every specification is chosen for maximum musical and visual impact. It is not a configured instrument. It is a built one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe ash body is topped with a tamo ash cap of exceptional figuring — its wild, swirling grain patterns reading almost like a topographical map across the surface of the instrument. Under a clear gloss coat, the natural cream and amber tones of the tamo shift and move with the light, making this one of the most visually striking tops available in boutique lutherie. A maple neck and rosewood fretboard complete a classic, proven pairing — warm, fast, and immediately familiar under the hands. Rounded block inlays set into the rosewood add a refined visual detail that anchors the instrument's premium positioning without overstating it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eElectronics are handled entirely by Aguilar — AJ5 HOT pickups feeding into an OBP-3 three-band preamp. The pairing is deliberate: the HOT pickups push harder and wider than a standard passive design, and the OBP-3 gives the player surgical control over the full frequency spectrum. Bass, mid, and treble controls respond with the transparency and musicality that Aguilar is known for — shaping tone rather than imposing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Marē 5 Masterbuilt is a commission instrument. The result of a single conversation between a player and a luthier, built once, built right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Belforti Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53813219754330,"sku":"819445291","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/2290\/8250\/files\/mare5-masterbuilt-series-belforti-m-series-bass-guitar-premium-tonewoods.jpg?v=1773576314","url":"https:\/\/belforti.shop\/products\/mare-5-masterbuilt-tamo","provider":"Belforti Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}