Xylem "Ozymandias" Bass
This 6-string bass was designed to be very lightweight and easy to play. The neck is only 2" wide at the nut, which is very narrow for most 6-strings basses. The bridge spacing is also a narrow 0.64", and the neck was carved very thin to maximize comfort. The bass also features a reverse-inline headstock, and the strings can be strung through the body's edge. These features "lengthen" the lower strings in an effort to give the low B and E strings a tighter feel, compensating for the shorter scale length of only 33.5".
TONEWOOD SPECS
Soundboard: N/ABody Wood: Swamp ash core, Bolivian rosewood top
Neck Wood: Maple
Fretboard: Ebony
Bridge: Aluminum
AVAILABLE BY REQUEST ONLY
This guitar build is currently available by Build Request only. Click on "Initiate Request" button below to reach out directly to the Luthier and start a conversation about a guitar build. There is no obligation involved with direct communication with a Builder and no referral fees for the Buyer.
Build Specifications
| MODEL | Ozymandias |
| YEAR BUILT | 2020 |
| SOUNDBOARD WOOD | N/A |
| BACK & SIDE WOOD | Swamp ash core, Bolivian rosewood top |
| BODY SHAPE | Ozymandias |
| BODY DEPTH | 1.375" |
| SCALE LENGTH | 33.5 |
| FRETBOARD WOOD | N/A |
| BRIDGE WOOD | Swamp ash core, Bolivian rosewood top |
| NUT & SADDLE | Black TUSQ nut, brass saddles |
| NUT WIDTH | 2" |
| STRING SPACING | N/A |
| FRET WIRES | N/A |
| HEADSTOCK | N/A |
| INLAY NOTES | N/A |
| TUNING MACHINES | Hipshot Ultralite |
| NECK INFO | Maple |
| TRUSS ROD | N/A |
| BINDING | N/A |
| BRACING | N/A |
| ROSETTE | N/A |
| BRIDGE PINS | N/A |
| 12TH FRET ACTION | N/A |
| RADIUS DATA | N/A |
| BUILD FINISH | Oil |
| AMPLIFIED? | Yes |
| AMP TYPE | N/A |
| STRINGS | D'Addario EXL170-5SL, gauge 32, 45, 65, 50, 100, 130 |
| CASE INFO | Xylem custom gig bag |
| WORKSHOP CITY | Durango |
| ORIGIN COUNTRY | USA |
SHIPPING INFORMATION
The Luthier Bench advocates for a series of precautionary steps when shipping a guitar. We highly recommend that Sellers follow the following guidelines outlined in our Knowledge Base article:  HOW TO SHIP A GUITAR. Important pointers like loosening the strings prior to shipping are detailed in the article.
Our shipping policy is straightforward - every domestic shipment from a USA-based Luthier to a USA-located Buyer will be charged a $150 flat fee, including $5,000 of comprehensive shipping and purchase insurance. For international shipments, our platform charges a flat fee of $350 for shipments originating in the USA to any EU address ($450 from EU workshop to USA Buyer and $250 from EU Workshop to EU Buyer), also including $5,000 of shipping and purchase insurance. After purchasing a guitar build on our platform, our logistics team will directly reach out to the Buyer to: (1) confirm the transaction; (2) offer Buyer an array of shipping alternatives; and (3) determine desired insurance level coverage.
INSURANCE INFORMATION
The Luthier Bench provides $5,000 of comprehensive shipping & purchase insurance at no charge included in our flat rate shipping rate. $5,000 of Shipping and Package Insurance will be automatically added to the cart and the Buyer can either accept that level of shipping insurance, or opt to increase the coverage up to $10,000. This comprehensive shipping insurance package is provided by XCOVER Shopping & Package Guarantee which provides 24/7 online insurance claim support. Note that this coverage provides shipping insurance in the event of either loss, damage or theft (even porch piracy). NOTE: the minimum level of $5,000 of insurance coverage is included in our flat rate shipping on all shipments, both domestic and international.
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