



E1 - Apennines Bardiglio
Description
E-Series
The E-Series represents Belforti’s essential line of bass guitars — designed with a focus on simplicity, functionality, and sonic identity. These instruments prioritize essential features without compromise on quality, offering professional-grade tone and playability in a straightforward package.
Built with selected tonewoods and reliable hardware, the E-Series emphasizes a clean design, efficient ergonomics, and robust construction. It avoids unnecessary embellishments to focus on delivering a pure and effective instrument that feels intuitive and inspiring for the player.
The E-Series stands for clarity, balance, and versatility — offering instruments that are accessible but crafted with the same care and attention to detail as Belforti’s higher-end models.
E1
The E1 is a 4-string bass that reflects the essential values of Belforti Instruments — simplicity, precision, and character.
It features a striking Bardiglio Blue finish, inspired by the mineral textures of the Italian Apennine mountains, giving the instrument a subtle, stone-like depth that changes with the light.
Built in France, the E1 is designed to be straightforward and reliable — a bass you can trust in any musical context. Its lightweight body and balanced design make it comfortable to play for long sessions, standing or seated. The instrument is responsive, with a clear and focused tone that works equally well for clean melodic lines or heavier, groove-driven playing.
Every detail serves the music: from its sleek design to its no-frills approach, the E1 is all about delivering sound and playability without compromise. Its voice is natural and dynamic, offering a wide range of tones that respond well to different techniques and styles.
Whether on stage, in the studio, or during practice, the E1 offers a refined aesthetic with a grounded, honest sound — an instrument designed to stay with you and evolve with your playing.
Quick Specs
- Number of strings : 4
- Scale Length : Standard - 34”
- Number of frets : 24 - Medium/Medium
- Neck Profile : S
- Radius : Modern (12”-16”)
- Body : Alder
- Neck : Norwegian Maple
- Fretboard : Indian Rosewood
- Inlay : Rounded Blocks
- Inlay Material : White Perloid
- Main Color : Apennines Bardiglio
- Accent Color : Alpine Snow White
Core Features
These are the core features common to all Belforti Guitars and Basses :
- Made in France
- PLEK Treatment
- Rated Tonewoods
- Invisible Fret Tangs
- Radiused Fret Slots
- Angled Full Length Carbon Reinforcements
- Easy Truss Rod Access
- Selected Bone Nuts
- Handwound Pickups
- Matching Pickup Shells
- Optima 24KGold Strings
- Belforti x ABM Single Saddle Bridge
- Thin Frets
- UltraThin Polyurethane
Warranty
Every Belforti instrument comes with a comprehensive warranty covering manufacturing defects and workmanship for a lifetime. This warranty ensures quality and craftsmanship. Exclusions apply. For any issues, contact our support team for prompt resolution. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your instrument is backed by our commitment to excellence.
Delivery
Production time
Between 6 and 8 months
*If the instrument is in stock, shipping occurs within days.
Delivery
Orders are shipped from France, ensuring no extra fees within the European Union. For customers outside the EU—such as those in Norway, Switzerland, or Iceland—local import fees and duties will be applied based on your country's regulations.
Guitars and large items benefit from fast, free* delivery via DHL Express with On Demand Delivery, allowing you to track and manage your shipment throughout its journey.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. We will respond as quickly as possible, within 24 hours on weekdays.
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About
Each of our instruments is carefully handcrafted in Paris, France, using the highest standards of craftsmanship and the finest materials. At Belforti Instruments, we focus on precision and quality to create durable, high-performance guitars and basses that meet the needs of serious musicians. Every instrument is a testament to our commitment to exceptional sound and design

Features
Overview
The E-Series is the entryway to the Belforti experience—no compromises, justessentials. Here, you'll find a focus ondurability, playability, andtone. Craftsmanship takes center stage, ensuring each instrument leaves our workshop ready to impress. Perfect for the budding musician or the casual player, our E-Series offers straightforward functionality without sacrificing quality.
As a part of this Series, this instrument features the following :
Premium Grade Woods
Our E-Series is equiped with the entry level of the Belforti Wood Library. These woods have been selected, aged, and rated according to our wood rating method.
All the Premium grade pieces are rated between 71 and 80, above most pieces found on the market, ensuring you get exceptional tonality and a beautiful aesthetic, right from the start.
3 Piece Neck
The E-Series features a robust 3-piece neck construction that enhances both the instrument's stability and resonance. Utilizing three individual pieces of wood, this design approach significantly minimizes the potential for warping or twisting over time, ensuring your guitar's longevity.
Wooden Painted Pickguard
We hate plastic, so the E-Series comes equiped with a wooden pickguard that is painted with your Accent Color.
Belforti Colors
E-Series feature a Main Color and an Accent Color, chosen from our extensive library of 82 custom colorrs.

Shape
Model 1

Core Specs
Number of strings : 4
Scale Length : Standard - 34”
Number of frets : 24 - Medium/Medium
Neck Profile : S
Radius : Modern (12”-16”)

Woods
Body : Alder
Neck : Norwegian Maple
Fretboard : Indian Rosewood

Options
This is a list of the non standard options featured on this instrument
High Gloss Body Finish
High Gloss Neck Finish
Matching Headstock Inlay
Matching Frontplate
Matching Wooden Knobs

Colors
Apennines Bardiglio
A striking, deep blue inspired by the Bardiglio marble found in the Apennine Mountains of Italy. This color captures the elegant, swirling patterns of the stone, reflecting the serene beauty of the region's landscapes and the timeless artistry of Italian marble craftsmanship. It evokes a sense of sophistication and natural allure, perfect for designs that seek to embody both strength and refinement.
Alpine Snow
A pure, crisp white inspired by the pristine snow that blankets the high peaks of the Alps. This color captures the bright, reflective quality of freshly fallen snow under a clear winter sky, evoking a sense of clarity, freshness, and untouched natural beauty. It's a shade that conveys the serene and majestic essence of alpine landscapes, perfect for designs that seek to evoke tranquility and purity.
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Classic Electronics
The E-Series comes equiped with our Classic Electronics.
It is meant to fit in any ensemble, any genre and to be as easy and straightforward as possible.
Fully passive circuits with simple controls.
More time to play, less time to worry about your sound
Pickups
2 Belforti AURA II-J
The AURA II-J is our take on a classic Jazz Bass Single Coil pickup, a harmonious blend of the iconic and the innovative.
With its core design centered around .42 plain enamel and scattered winding, combined with the power of Alnico 5 magnets, this pickup exudes a bass tone that seamlessly navigates between vintage nostalgia and the demands of today's sound.
It's meticulously engineered for bassists seeking both tradition and progression in their sound.
Layout
- Dual Volume
- Dual Tone
- Orange Drop 0.47mfd Capacitors
- Pure Tone Mono Jack
- Onboard TOMA x Belforti PCB
What's included
Your instrument
How surprising !
Belforti Premium Gig Bag
Your Belforti deserves proper protection. So it comes with a signature padded gig bag themed after the series you chose.
Sturdy, weather-proof, and oh so cool !
Setup Tools
Your instrument comes completely setup and ready to play. But you might wanna tweak things up a bit later on, so we got you covered !
Certificate of Authenticity
A real Belforti deserves a certificate. Can't fake this up