Xylem 4 String Spalted Maple Custom Bass Sound Samples

NOTE: The quality of the following sound samples will be affected by the device(s) used to listen. Ideally, the audio should be played with high-quality computer speakers or headphones with good bass response.


Custom 4 string bass body with string-thru design and Hipshot TransTone bridge
Neck and Bridge Pickups

Two-Hand Tapping and Slap Style

Neck Pickup

Slap/Flamenco Style

Bridge Pickup

Finger Style, Double Stops

Neck Pickup

Finger Style

Neck and Bridge Pickups

Flamenco Style Strumming

NOTE: Sound samples recorded direct from the bass only. The bass was strung with new, medium gauge DR SunBeams. The low E string was top-loaded in the bridge and the A, D, and G strings were strung through the body.