{"product_id":"b4-5-e-lorraine-coal","title":"B·45 - Essential","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eB·4\u003c\/strong\u003e is Belforti’s take on the Precision-style bass — focused, punchy, and built around a solid, grounded low end, built to order in Big Rapids, Michigan. 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 B·45 Essential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B·45 - Essential - Lorraine Coal is a 5-string bass crafted for musicians who value precision, elegance, and sonic depth. Its name and dark grey finish pay tribute to the industrial heritage of the Lorraine region, giving the instrument a distinct and understated visual identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt around a lightweight red alder body, the B·45 - Essential delivers a warm, focused tone with excellent clarity. The birdseye Norwegian maple neck adds stability and brightness, while the Macassar ebony fretboard provides a fast, responsive feel under the fingers. Rounded block inlays add a subtle visual detail without compromising the instrument's refined aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 for a wide range of playing styles — from intricate fingerstyle lines to percussive slap techniques. The S-profile neck shape ensures comfort and ease of play, whether on stage or in the studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all instruments in the Essential Series, the B·45 - Essential is designed as a player’s tool first — reliable, well-balanced, and crafted with care. Its design reflects a contemporary approach to electric bass, where function meets subtle luxury, and every detail serves the sound and the player.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belforti Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50747351695706,"sku":"091823819","price":3590.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/2290\/8250\/files\/vea5-essential-bass-guitar-belforti-essential-series-tonewoods-professional-playability.jpg?v=1773576623","url":"https:\/\/belforti.shop\/products\/b4-5-e-lorraine-coal","provider":"Belforti Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}