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.
E3
Introducing the E3 Italian Smalt, a premium 4-string bass guitar designed for musicians who demand both style and substance. This exceptional instrument showcases exquisite craftsmanship and delivers a bold, expressive voice that will elevate your musical performances.
The E3 Italian Smalt is finished in a luxurious Italian Smalt Blue. This vibrant hue not only adds a striking visual element but also complements the rich tones produced by the bass. Each note resonates with warmth, clarity, and punch, allowing you to explore a wide range of musical genres effortlessly.
Engineered for optimal playability, the E3 Italian Smalt offers a comfortable neck profile that enhances your playing experience. Whether you’re performing live on stage or recording in the studio, this bass guitar stands out for its dynamic tone and impressive sustain.
Quick Specs
Number of strings : 4
Scale Length : Standard - 34”
Number of frets : 24 - Medium/Medium
Neck Profile : M
Radius : Balanced (10”-14”)
Body : Red Alder
Neck : Norwegian Maple
Fretboard : Indian Rosewood
Inlay : Dots
Inlay Material : Black Plastic
Main Color : Italian Smalt
Accent Color : Outer Space Black
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
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 colors.
Shape
Shape
Model 3
The Model 3 Bass takes inspiration from the beloved Model 1 but offers a non-offset design, providing a classic aesthetic that appeals to a wide range of musicians. Crafted with the same precision and attention to detail, this bass instrument is a testament to our commitment to quality and versatility.
Whether you're into jazz, rock, or anything in between, the Model 3 delivers an exceptional tonal range and effortless playability, making it a versatile addition to your musical arsenal
Core Specs
Core Specs
Number of strings : 4
The traditional bass configuration. Lightweight, balanced, and essential for most musical styles. Offers simplicity, clarity, and a classic feel with optimal string spacing and comfort.
Scale Length : Standard - 34”
The industry-standard bass scale length. Offers a balanced feel between string tension, playability, and clarity. Ideal for versatile playing styles and compatible with most bass string sets.
Number of frets : 24 - Medium/Medium
Extended-range configuration offering two full octaves per string. Ideal for soloing, technical playing, and modern styles requiring upper-register access.
Neck Profile : M
Versatile and balanced neck profile suited to most playing styles. Offers ergonomic comfort and support without feeling too thin or chunky.
Radius : Balanced (10”-14”)
A modern compound radius optimized for both chord comfort near the nut and flatness for easy bending and lead work higher up the neck.
Woods
Woods
Body : Red Alder
Alder is a lightweight, closed-grain hardwood known for its uniform density and stability. Its relatively soft texture makes it easy to machine and finish. Alder vibrates evenly across its surface, producing a balanced energy response. It is a standard choice for electric guitars due to its consistency and reliability.
Neck : Norwegian Maple
Maple is a classic neck wood prized for its density, stiffness, and stability. It offers a snappy response and clean vibration transfer. Its medium weight and closed grain provide excellent resistance to warping. Maple is highly reliable for precision neck construction and offers a bright, clean visual aesthetic.
Fretboard : Indian Rosewood
Indian Rosewood is a dense, oily hardwood with a naturally smooth feel. Its open pores provide excellent grip and tactile comfort. Highly stable across climates, it resists wear and moisture absorption. Its dark brown hues often feature subtle figuring, giving fretboards a warm and classic visual appearance.
Options
Options
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Colors
Italian Smalt
A deep, intense cobalt blue with a hint of historical richness, inspired by the traditional smalt pigment used in Italian Renaissance art. This color embodies the classic elegance and artistic legacy of Italy's master painters.
Outer Space Black
A deep, velvety black inspired by the infinite darkness of outer space. This color captures the profound, inky blackness of the universe beyond our atmosphere, where light is scarce and the void is all-encompassing. It evokes a sense of mystery, vastness, and the unknown, perfect for designs that seek to convey an otherworldly or cosmic theme, embodying the limitless expanse and enigma of the cosmos.
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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
Tone
Orange Drop 0.47mfd Capacitor
Pure Tone Mono Jack
Onboard TOMA x Belforti PCB
What's included
Your instrument
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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