The M-Series represents the next step in Belforti’s range of instruments — designed for musicians who seek a higher level of refinement, performance, and precision. Each M-Series bass is crafted with premium materials and advanced techniques, offering a superior playing experience without excess or compromise.
Built with select tonewoods, bespoke hardware, and high-performance components, the M-Series focuses on delivering exceptional feel and tonal responsiveness. Every detail, from the carefully sculpted neck profile to the precision fretwork, is designed to enhance playability and provide a natural connection between player and instrument.
The M-Series stands for sophistication, versatility, and elevated craftsmanship. These instruments are built to meet the demands of serious musicians, offering greater control, dynamic range, and reliability. While maintaining the clean, purposeful design philosophy that defines Belforti Instruments, the M-Series adds an extra layer of refinement for players looking for an instrument that rises to every occasion.
M3 Olive
The M3 Olive combines refined aesthetics with a powerful and dynamic voice. Featuring a stunning Italian olive top with unique natural patterns, this bass offers rich harmonics, clear articulation, and excellent balance across the frequency spectrum. Its fully roasted tonewood construction enhances resonance, stability, and durability, making it a reliable companion on stage or in the studio.
Handcrafted in France with precision and care, the M3 Olive reflects the essence of the M-Series: modern design, premium materials, and uncompromising performance.
Quick Specs
Number of strings : 5
Scale Length : Standard - 34”
Number of frets : 24 - Medium/Medium
Neck Profile : S
Radius : Modern (12”-16”)
Body : Roasted Alder
Inlay : Premium Rounded Blocks
Top : Italian Olive
Neck : Flamed Roasted Norwegian Maple
Fretboard : Flamed Roasted Norwegian Maple
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 M-Series is the mid range Series of Belforti's line up. These instruments represent the entry in the world of fine lutherie, with decorative tops, high performance woods and electronics, in a form factor that represents modern lutherie. They are a continuity of the E-Series design, and bridge the gap between E & S-Series.
As a part of this Series, this instrument features the following :
Master Grade Tonewoods
The Master-grade woods that are known for their stunning visual appeal as well as their tonal excellence. These aren't just any pieces of timber; they are carefully selected for their aesthetic beauty, tonal richness, and resonance.
All the Master Grade woods are rated between 81 and 90 on the Belforti rating.
Faux Pickguard Aesthetics
The faux pickguard gives the M-Series their distinctive look. It maintains this classic look and brings coherence to the design, while preserving the grain pattern. It is made out of inlayed ebony.
We could never put a piece of plastic on these, not even transparent acrylic !
Matching Premium Inlays
M-Series fretboard and headstock inlays are exclusively made out of the top wood you chose. They are extracted from the scraps of your top, and they are outline with a black inlayed ebony outline.
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 : 5
Expanded-range bass adding a low B string. Increases versatility and extended low-end access while maintaining familiar 4-string playability with a slightly wider neck.
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 : S
Slim, fast neck shape with reduced thickness. Optimized for speed, smaller hands, or players seeking maximum comfort and agility.
Radius : Modern (12”-16”)
Flatter fretboard radius for fast playing, low action, and effortless bending. Ideal for technical and contemporary playing styles.
Woods
Woods
Body : Roasted Alder
Roasted Alder benefits from heat treatment, improving its structural stability and moisture resistance. The process darkens its color naturally while slightly reducing weight. Roasted Alder has a very uniform response to vibration, with quicker resonance and enhanced durability, making it ideal for stable instruments in variable climates.
Neck : Flamed Roasted Norwegian Maple
Roasted Maple undergoes a heat-treatment process that reduces moisture content, increasing dimensional stability and resistance to environmental changes. It’s lighter than regular maple, with improved stiffness and a rich caramel color. Its reduced internal stress makes it highly resistant to warping, ideal for touring instruments or varying climates.
Fretboard : Flamed Roasted Norwegian Maple
Roasted Flamed Maple combines the dramatic visual appeal of flame figuring with the structural benefits of thermal treatment. It offers excellent dimensional stability, lower moisture absorption, and a silky smooth playing surface. The roasted process enhances the contrast of the figuring for an even more luxurious appearance.
Options
Options
This is a list of the non standard options featured on this instrument
High Gloss Body Finish
High Gloss Neck Finish
EVO Gold Frets
Matching Heel Cap
Top
Italian Olive
Olive wood (Olea europaea) comes from the Mediterranean region, primarily from countries like Italy, Spain, and Greece. It is known for its striking golden-brown hues, often contrasted by dark, irregular streaks that create unique, flowing patterns. The grain is typically fine and dense, with a smooth texture that takes a high polish. Due to its slow growth, olive wood often features intricate, organic figuring, making each piece highly distinctive.
Lovely Curves
M-Series tops are bent on the armrest which keeps intact the beautiful grain as well as creating an ergonomic and delicate curve to rest on.
Turbocharged. by Belforti
ModernElectronics
The M-Series comes equiped with our Modern Electronics.
Contrary to what the name might evoke, the Modern Configuration is modern by its power, versatility and potential, rather than being specifically meant for modern genres like prog or fusion. But it does it like nothing else !
This Configuration features active electronics, more complex layouts for advanced tonescaping, and our AURA III Pickups Family. These are noisecancelling pickups with modern components and advanced architectures.
Pickups
2 AURA III-M
The AURA III-M boasts a side-by-side dual-coil design, engineered for bass players seeking a robust and powerful tone. With scattered windings and Alnico 5 magnets, this pickup produces a thicker, more aggressive sound with a strong low-end presence. The side-by-side configuration enhances the depth and fullness of your bass, providing a well-rounded sonic experience that excels in heavy rock, metal, and other genres that require a strong bass foundation. The AURA III-M offers dynamic range and tonal complexity, ensuring that your bass lines cut through the mix with authority.
Architecture : Side by Side Dual Coil Winding : Scattered Handwinding Wire : 0.42 Polyurethane Magnets : AlNiCo 5 Radiused Pole Pieces
Preamp
This M3 is equiped with the reknowned DELANO Sonar 3. The Delano Sonar 3 Preamp is a high-quality, versatile onboard preamp designed to enhance the tonal flexibility and clarity of bass guitars. Known for its transparent yet dynamic response, the Sonar 3 provides a natural, uncolored amplification of the instrument’s signal while allowing for precise tone shaping.
Layout
Volume (Push/Pull Passive)
Blend
Bass / Mid /Treble
Mid Switch
What'sincluded
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
DetailedSpecs
GENERAL SPECS
Body Shape : Model 3 Classic
Number of Strings : 5
Scale Length : Standard 34"
String Spacing : 17mm
Weight : 3.8kg
TOP, BODY, NECK & FRETBOARD
BODY
Top : Italian Olive
Contrast Layer : Black Maple
BODY
Body Wood : Roasted Red Alder (Alnus rubra - France)
Body Wood Rating : 84.56R
Chambering : Non Chambered
NECK
Neck Wood : Norwegian Roasted Maple (Acer platanoides - Norway)
Neck Wood Rating : 85.8R
Neck Profile : S
Nut Width : 45mm
FRETBOARD
Fretboard Wood : Norwegian Roasted Maple (Acer platanoides - Norway)
