This S1 Ziricote is a masterpiece of tone and aesthetics, featuring a striking ziricote top with deep, organic textures. Designed for exceptional resonance and clarity, it delivers a rich, dynamic sound with effortless playability. Crafted for those who seek both beauty and performance, the S1 Ziricote is an instrument that stands out in every way.
As a a part of our flagship S-Series, it is equiped with our most advanced electronics, materials, and building techniques.
Check out the detailed specs at the bottom of the presentation page
Quick Specs
Number of strings : 4
Scale Length : Standard - 34”
Number of frets : 24 - Medium/Medium - EVO Gold
Neck Profile : S
Fretboard Radius : Modern 12" to 16"
Top : Ziricote
Body : Flamed Ash
Neck : Flamed Norwegian Maple
Fretboard : Ziricote
Inlay : Signature Rounded Blocks with Matching Side Dots
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 S-Series is the flagship of Belforti's line up. With these instruments, we aim at delivering exceptional performances, precision and power, in a form factor that is the embodiement of luxury, and world class crafstmanship.
As a part of this Series, this instrument features the following :
Private Stock Woods
Our Private Stock Woods represent the absolute pinnacle of tonal and aesthetic excellence, handpicked for their unparalleled beauty and unique sonic characteristics.
All of the woods in the Private Stock score between 91 and 100 on the Belforti Rating. These pieces are extremely rare and are the results of intense researchs and sourcing.
Wrapped Inlayed Top
S-Series tops are inlayed in the body, and outlined with a 3 ply purfling.
This creates a seamless integration of the top in the instrument's design, gives it a natural contoured binding look, and did we mention it still follows the curve of the armrest ?
Signature Pickup Shells
S-Series instruments feature Signature Matching Pickup Shells, meticulously crafted to harmonize with the overall design of your instrument. They are a mirror of our inlayed top, as the matching wood isinlayed in the shellto mimic the top of the S-Series
Signature Inlays & Side Dots
S-Series Inlays are subtle, elegant rework of our standard inlays. They are an outlined version, to preserve the private stock woods' grain. They are matching your top, and extracted as one piece of wood each.
EVO Gold Frets
Made from a special copper alloy, EVO Gold Frets offer a perfect blend of strength and longevity without sacrificing tonal clarity. They are remarkably resistant to wear, ensuring that your instrument stays in peak condition for years, even under heavy use.
Not only do they provide a silky-smooth playing experience, but their distinct gold color adds an extra layer of aesthetic sophistication to your instrument.
Shape
Shape
Model 1
Our Model 1 Bass pays homage to the timeless Jazz Bass design, while redefining its core attributes. With a smaller, more ergonomic footprint and an emphasis on improved balance, this instrument offers the perfect blend of classic aesthetics and modern functionality.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or a budding musician, the Model 1 promises an exceptional playing experience that's rooted in tradition but designed for the demands of today's players.
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 - EVO Gold
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.
Fretboard Radius : Modern 12 to 16"
Flatter fretboard radius for fast playing, low action, and effortless bending. Ideal for technical and contemporary playing styles.
Woods
Woods
Body : Flamed Ash
Flamed Ash features striking visual figuring within the grain, with a weight and structure similar to Swamp Ash. It is lightweight to medium in density, with an open, porous texture that responds well to resonance. Flamed Ash combines aesthetic luxury with natural acoustic responsiveness and balanced structural properties.
Neck : Flamed Norwegian Maple
Flamed Maple is structurally identical to standard maple but features striking, undulating flame-like figure caused by irregular grain patterns. It maintains the same medium weight, excellent stiffness, and stability. Often selected for its visual appeal, Flamed Maple offers a premium aesthetic without compromising the reliability and strength of a maple neck.
Fretboard : Ziricote
Ziricote is a dense, exotic hardwood known for its dramatic visual patterns — dark spiderwebbing and marbled grain on a lighter brown background. It has a smooth, glassy surface with moderate oil content and tight pores. Ziricote offers excellent stability, durability, and a luxurious aesthetic rarely found in fretboard woods.
Options
Options
This is a list of the non standard options featured on this instrument
High Gloss Body Finish
High Gloss Neck Finish
Top
Ziricote
Ziricote (Cordia dodecandra) is a dense hardwood native to Central America and Mexico, prized for its dark brown tones contrasted by intricate black veining that creates a natural, almost marbled appearance. The grain is typically straight to slightly interlocked, often forming unique spiderweb or landscape-like patterns. With a naturally high oil content, ziricote develops a smooth, polished surface with minimal finishing. Its striking visual character and density make it a highly desirable wood for fine woodworking and instrument making.
Lovely Curves
S-Series tops are not only bent on the armrest which keeps intact the beautiful grain, but they are also inlayed, which seamlessly integrates the top to the body.
Supercharged. by Belforti
UltraElectronics
Our S-Series comes equiped with our Ultra Electronics.
Like the name suggests, the Ultra Electronics are a supercharged, boosted version of our electronics. It is paired with our AURA IV Pickups Family, which retain the architecture of the AURA III family, but replacing the magnets with Alnico 8s.
These are the most powerfull, precise, and pulling magnets available. They are not only powerfull, they preserve the natural sound of the instrument and are not to modern or aggressive like ceramic or neodymium.
Just tell your sound engineer before playing, you've been warned.
Pickups
2 AURA IV-J
The AURA IV-J features a stacked dual-coil design tailored for bass players who desire the precision of a single-coil format with the power of Alnico 8 pole pieces. This high-output pickup delivers an exceptionally clear and bright tonal palette, with scattered windings enhancing its definition and articulation. The stacked architecture minimizes noise, ensuring a hum-free performance while maintaining the dynamic highs and punchy mids. Ideal for genres requiring sharp clarity and detail, the AURA IV-J adapts effortlessly, offering a cutting-edge sound with vintage warmth. Elevate your bass rig with the unmatched clarity and modern precision of the AURA IV-J.
The Aguilar OBP-3 is a high-performance 3-band active preamp designed to deliver powerful, flexible tone shaping with ultra-low noise and crystal-clear signal clarity. Known for its musical EQ response and high headroom, it allows bassists to sculpt their sound with precision, from deep, punchy lows to crisp, defined highs.
Layout
Volume
Blend
Mid
Bass / Treble (Stack)
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 1 Classic
Number of Strings : 4
Scale Length : Standard 34"
String Spacing : 18mm
Weight : 4.1kg
TOP, BODY, NECK & FRETBOARD
BODY
Top : Ziricote
BODY
Body Wood : Flamed Ash (Fraxinus excelsior - France)
Body Wood Rating : 95,46R
Chambering : Non Chambered
NECK
Neck Wood : Norwegian Flamed Maple (Acer platanoides - Norway)
