{"product_id":"vea-5-essential-ostara","title":"Vēa 5 - Essential","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVēa\u003c\/strong\u003e is Belforti’s take on the Precision-style bass — focused, punchy, and built around a solid, grounded low end, handcrafted in France. In the Essential Series it keeps things direct: dependable tone, comfortable ergonomics, and reliable hardware, offered as a customizable platform you can shape to your playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Vēa 5 Essential - Ostara\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 Vēa 5 Essential – Ostara is a 5-string bass crafted for musicians who value precision, artistry, and sonic depth. Named after the Germanic goddess of spring and renewal, the Ostara edition transforms a player's instrument into a singular objet d'art — while remaining, above all, a working bass built to perform.\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]\"\u003eBuilt around a lightweight red alder body, the Vēa 5 Essential delivers a warm, focused tone with excellent clarity. The birdseye Norwegian maple neck adds stability and natural brightness, while the Macassar ebony fretboard provides a fast, responsive feel under the fingers. Rounded block inlays offer a refined visual detail without compromising the instrument's clean aesthetic.\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]\"\u003eWith a 34-inch scale length, a 12–16 inch compound radius, and 24 medium frets, this bass offers a modern and versatile platform suited to a wide range of playing styles — from intricate fingerstyle lines to percussive slap technique. The S-profile neck shape ensures comfort and ease of play, whether on stage or in the studio.\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]\"\u003eLike all instruments in the Essential Series, the Vēa 5 Essential is designed as a player's tool first — reliable, well-balanced, and crafted with attention to every detail. The Ostara edition goes further, pairing that foundation with a one-of-a-kind hand-finished exterior that makes this bass as visually distinctive as it is musically capable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Belforti Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53811838026074,"sku":"091823819","price":3590.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/2290\/8250\/files\/Belforti_VEA_5_Ostara_Front_View.jpg?v=1773575437","url":"https:\/\/belforti.shop\/products\/vea-5-essential-ostara","provider":"Belforti Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}