Ordering a Custom Bass or Guitar from Xylem

All Xylem basses and guitars are designed from scratch and individually crafted by luthier Anthony Olinger. As a result, Xylem instruments can be fully customized to your own ergonomic, aesthetic and musical tastes. Almost anything, from body shape and neck profile to pickup placement and scale length can be tailored to your preferences.

To order a custom bass or guitar please use the electronic order form below:

Xylem Custom Bass & Guitar Order Form



You can fill out the form electronically and email it to Xylem or you can print and mail the form (please see the Contact page for the address).

Xylem ships orders worldwide, so even if you live in another country please don't hesitate to contact us about building your dream instrument!


All Xylem basses and guitars come with a lifetime guarantee to the original owner.


The base price for Standard Xylem basses and guitars is $1500. All instruments are finished with Danish or Teak oil. Standard Instruments include:

  • six strings (electric guitars) or four strings (electric basses)
  • two or three piece body (in virtually any body style/shape)
  • single-piece quartersawn set or bolt-on neck w/ stainless steel truss rod
  • any scale length between 24-26 inches (guitars) or 30-36 inches (basses)
  • 24 frets
  • compound, cylindrical or flat fretboard radius
  • stoptail bridge
  • one pickup with volume and tone controls

Further customization of the bass or guitar, such as exotic woods, additional strings or pickups, etc. may increase the price of the instrument. If you want a specific body style, mail or email a picture to Anthony.

If you are not sure what specifications will create the instrument you have always wanted, contact Xylem and Anthony will be more than happy to help you.


As a luthier, building the best instrument possible for each and every one of my clients is my most important goal. I'll work with you closely when I design and build your custom bass or guitar to ensure that it is one of the best instruments you have ever played!

Anthony Olinger

A non-refundable deposit in the amount of half the cost of the instrument is required before design and construction begin. Xylem accepts cash, check and credit card payments. Anthony will never sacrifice quality or rush construction to reach a deadline date of completion, but he will give you an estimated time to completion upon receipt of your deposit. Time to completion will vary depending on the nature of your instrument and the number of instruments on order. Anthony will mail or email you an image of the full-size drawing of your instrument for your approval before construction begins.

Xylem will ship or deliver your instrument once it has been paid for in full. The customer is responsible for shipping and insurance fees.

Thank you for your interest in Xylem custom basses and guitars!