Portlander

The VEPR005 is a Veritas Portlander with a dark, tactile finish and a classic boutique attitude. Finished in Open Grain Satin Black, this build lets the texture of the swamp ash remain visible and present. The result is a guitar that feels raw, resonant and direct, while still carrying the refinement expected from a hand-built Veritas. The Carey pickguard adds a strong personality, warmth and contrast against the black finish, while nickel hardware keeps the overall look crisp and balanced. The Portlander platform is all about balance. Chords stay articulate, single notes have definition, and the guitar reacts naturally to dynamics — from clean, open voicings to pushed rhythm work and expressive lead lines. At the heart of the guitar are Veritas’ own BearCats pickups, hand-wound in-house and carefully voiced for the Portlander platform. They are not an afterthought — they are part of what gives these guitars their clarity, touch response and unmistakable Veritas voice. The Bigsby B5 adds movement without turning the guitar into a novelty. Subtle vibrato, gentle chord shimmer and expressive bends sit naturally within the voice of the instrument. Every guitar sold by ToneDistrict is individually inspected and professionally set up before shipping from Barcelona, Spain. No customs. No surprises. Just a hand-built Veritas, available in Europe and ready to play.