Xylem Handmade Basses and Guitars
Fine Custom Basses and Guitars
All Xylem instruments are entirely custom-built to your specifications.
At Xylem, "custom" does not just mean a standard-model instrument with a fancy paint job and boutique pickups; Anthony creates truly custom basses and guitars. From Fender and Gibson style instruments to more exotic designs, Xylem can create the instrument you have always been searching for!
Check out the orders page for more information on designing the instrument of your dreams!
Latest Xylem Basses and Guitars
News
4-28-12: While the latest three basses are being test-strung, a new custom guitar design has been completed!
4-16-12: Check out Premier Guitar Magazine's article on Xylem!
The three in-progress custom basses also have their necks installed and heels carved!
4-3-12: The body carving is finished on the newest Xylem basses. Check out the build progress on these three custom basses!
The bass' necks are all glued in and the heels are carved as well. More images of these custom basses with their necks installed coming soon!
You may have also noticed that this 4 string custom bass sold recently. Hear what its new owner has to say about it on the Testimonials page!
2-23-12: The body shapes of the latest basses-in-progress have been cut into their body blanks!
Ebony bass
Single-cutaway bass
Flamed maple bass
1-27-12: One four-string and two five-string bass necks are ready for their profiles to be carved! Check out the latest build progress of these three basses below.
12-24-11: Check out the Basses In Progess and Guitars In Progress for some images of the newest Xylem instruments!
Merry Christmas from Xylem Basses & Guitars!
12-6-11: Want a better slap bass tone? Check the new Xylem article:
Slap Bass - Techniques, Adjustments and Tricks to Develop Your Tone
12-1-11: A video demonstrating the excellent balance of the new 6 string bass is available.
11-19-11: Images, sound samples, specs and video of the 6 string blood wood bass are here!
11-14-11: Professional images of the Xylem lefty bass are here! Full specs, sound samples and construction images of this instrument are also available.
