Vēa 4 - Essential

The Vēa 4 – Essential blends refined aesthetics with modern performance, crafted for players who value tone, comfort, and visual impact.
Its shimmering gold finish, accented in Outer Space Black, is taken from Porsche's catalogue — opulent yet balanced with contemporary restraint.

Built from European ash with a Norwegian maple neck and fretboard, it delivers a bright, articulate sound with powerful low-end definition.
A 34" scale, 24 frets, and a 12"–16" compound radius ensure fluid playability and effortless range, while the S-profile neck provides lasting comfort.
Subtle black block inlays complete a cohesive design that reflects the Essential Series ethos: purposeful, elegant, and made to perform without compromise.

About this bass

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

Shape

Core Specs

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Woods

Options

Colors

Porsche Aurum

The Aurum finish is a refined metallic gold inspired by Porsche’s classic palette, reinterpreted for lutherie with a subtle, aged character.
Unlike bright or brash metallics, Aurum carries a muted, satin depth that shifts gently between warm champagne and antique bronze under light.
Its surface reflects sophistication rather than shine — evoking precision engineering and timeless design more than ornament.
When applied to an instrument, it adds quiet confidence: luxury expressed through restraint.
Elegant, understated, and deeply modern — Aurum embodies the balance between craftsmanship and performance.

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 Essential 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

Detailed Specs

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GENERAL SPECS

Body Shape : Vēa

Number of Strings : 4

Scale Length : Standard 34"

String Spacing : 18mm

Weight : 4kg

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BODY, NECK & FRETBOARD
  • BODY

Body Wood : European Ash (Fraxinus excelsior - France)

Body Wood Rating : 75.39R

Chambering : Non Chambered

  • NECK

Neck Wood : Norwegian Maple (Acer platanoides - Norway)

Neck Wood Rating : 73.42R

Neck Profile : M

Nut Width : 39mm

  • FRETBOARD

Fretboard Wood : Norwegian Maple (Acer platanoides - Norway)

Fretboard Wood Rating : 71.96R

Fretboard Radius : Modern 12" to 16"

Number of Frets : 24

Fret Wire : Medium Nickel/Silver

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FINISH

Main Color : Porsche Aurum

Accent Color : Outer Space Black

Body Finish : Ultra Thin High Gloss Polyurethane

Neck Finish : Ultra Thin High Gloss Polyurethane

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INLAYS & AESTHETICS

Inlay Design : Blocks

Inlay Material : Black Perloid

Knobs : Metal Knobs

Frontplate : Matching Frontplate

Backplate : Matching Backplate

Headstock : Natural

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HARDWARE

Bridge : Hipshot Single Bridge

Tuners : Hipshot USA Ultralite

Hardware Color : Black

Side Dots : Black Plastic Dots

Strings : Optima 24K Gold

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ELECTRONICS

Configuration : Classic

Pickups : 2 Belforti AURA II-J

Layout :

  • Dual Volume
  • Dual Tone
  • Orange Drop 0.47mfd Capacitors
  • Pure Tone Mono Jack
  • Onboard TOMA x Belforti PCB

Pots : CTS 250K - No Load Tone

Jack : Pure Tone Mono

Capacitor : .47mfd Orange Drop