The Vēa Masterbuilt elevates the timeless P-style concept into a new realm of detail and responsiveness.
Refined in tone, feel, and construction, it brings together modern materials and meticulous craftsmanship for a bass that’s powerful yet controlled, bold yet balanced.
Every surface, contour, and connection has been re-engineered to serve the player — turning a familiar shape into a precision instrument built for performance.
VĒA Masterbuilt
€4.000,00
Description
The Vēa Masterbuilt is a custom 4-string bass handcrafted in France by Belforti Instruments.
Inspired by the classic P-style bass, it redefines the concept with modern ergonomics, premium tonewoods, and meticulous construction.Its symmetrical design ensures natural balance and comfort, while its tone offers powerful lows, smooth mids, and articulate highs.
Built as part of the Masterbuilt Series, it represents Belforti’s approach to refinement — expressive sound, precise craftsmanship, and lasting reliability.
From stage to studio, the Vēa Masterbuilt delivers a professional tone and playing experience that honor tradition while embracing modern design.
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.
Starting at 2700€
The Mastery of Authority
The Vēa Masterbuilt embodies harmony between form and function.
Its symmetrical double-cut design maintains visual simplicity while offering improved balance and ergonomics.
The refined body carve fits naturally against the player, and the neck geometry ensures effortless reach and control.
Finished with the Masterbuilt’s characteristic clean lines and flawless detailing, the result is both elegant and purposeful — beauty in precision.
The Mastery of Control
Sonically, the Vēa Masterbuilt captures the unmistakable authority of a P-style instrument while extending its dynamic range.
The carefully selected tonewoods deliver deep, articulate lows and present mids with exceptional clarity.
Each note blooms evenly across the fretboard, with definition that remains intact under any playing style — fingerstyle, pick, or slap.
It’s a sound that feels rooted yet free, classic yet unmistakably modern.
Masterbuilt Series Features
Master Grade Woods
With the M-Series, you're stepping into the realm of master craftsmanship and exceptional wood quality. We source only the finest, 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.
Complete Customization
You choose everything.
From core specs like number of strings & scale length down to side dots material, colors & string gauge.
Faux Pickguard
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 !
Master Grade Tops
M-Series have a distinctive exotic wood top, that follows the curve of the armrest.You also have unrestricted access to our Master Grade Library for your guitar's top. Whether you're captivated by the intricate patterns of a Flamed Maple, the striking lines of a Zebrawood, or the deep hues of a Burled Walnut, your aesthetic vision can be fully realized.
Matching Premium Inlays
Masterbuilt 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.
So elegant !
Design Your Vēa Masterbuilt
Use the Belforti configurator to choose tonewoods, finish, electronics, and hardware.
Every specification is crafted to order in Belforti’s Paris workshop.
We won't judge (at least not publicly)
THE BELFORTI CONFIGURATOR IS UNDER MAINTENANCE FOR GEN 2.0 - ERRORS MAY OCCUR
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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Classic voice, modern precision.
Electronics & Control
At the core of the Vēa Masterbuilt is a Delano PC 4 AL/M2 split-coil pickup, a high-precision take on the classic P configuration.
It offers a broader harmonic response, tighter low-end control, and clear, singing highs — maintaining warmth while enhancing articulation.
Paired with a passive circuit, it delivers organic tone and dynamic sensitivity that responds directly to the player’s touch.
A familiar layout, perfected through refinement.
Pickups
Standard : Delano PC4AL (for 4 strings)
Magnets: Alnico V
*Other Options are available on the Configurator
Circuit
- Layout*
Master Volume
Master Tone
- Capacitor
.047 MFD 200V Orange Drop
- Jack
Pure Tone Mono
*Other Options are available on the Configurator
Technical Specs
4 Strings
Nut Width : 39mm
Width at Last Fret : 64mm
Fretboard Radius (3 Options)
Vintage 9"-12" / Balanced 10"-14" / Modern 12"-16"
Neck Profiles (5 Options)
Small / Medium / Large / 3D Nest™ / 3D Flow™
Scale Length (3 Options)
30" / 34" / 35"
Number of Frets : 24
String Spacing at Bridge : 18.5mm Equal Spacing
5 Strings
Nut Width : 45mm
Width at Last Fret : 76mm
Fretboard Radius (3 Options)
Vintage 9"-12" / Balanced 10"-14" / Modern 12"-16"
Neck Profiles (5 Options)
Small / Medium / Large / 3D Nest™ / 3D Flow™
Scale Length (3 Options)
30" / 34.5" / 35"
Number of Frets : 24
String Spacing at Bridge : 18.5mm Equal Spacing
6 Strings
Nut Width : 52mm
Width at Last Fret : 88mm
Fretboard Radius (3 Options)
Vintage 9"-12" / Balanced 10"-14" / Modern 12"-16"
Neck Profiles (5 Options)
Small / Medium / Large / 3D Nest™ / 3D Flow™
Scale Length (3 Options)
30" / 34" / 35"
Number of Frets : 24
String Spacing at Bridge : 18mm Equal Spacing
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
Past & Present Builds
Gallery
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