All Xylem instruments are built by luthier Anthony Olinger from start to finish. Each one is designed from scratch and individually crafted by hand, mostly with un-powered hand tools. 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 fretboard radius and scale length can be tailored to your preferences.
To order a custom bass or guitar, or if you have any questions, please call or email Anthony at anthony@xylembassguitar.com and he will email you a custom instrument order form. Please include your full name, the best way to reach you (phone, email, etc.), and where you live (city, state, and country) when you contact Xylem.
Xylem ships orders worldwide, so even if you live in another country please don't hesitate to contact us about building your dream instrument!
Even if you are not ready to order your own Xylem bass or guitar, Anthony is still happy to answer any questions you may have: please do not hesitate to contact Xylem.
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 oil finished. Standard Instruments include:
Further customization of the bass or guitar, such as exotic woods or body shapes, additional strings, string-thru body designs, 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.
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 beginning construction.
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 a Xylem custom bass or guitar. I would be honored to build your instrument and I will work closely with you to ensure that you get the instrument you have always wanted.
Anthony Olinger