xen is the ongoing evolution of over 35 years of passion for guitar design. I have always strived to design guitars which enhance the connection between player and instrument; form and function working together to create a complete experience. It is my hope that my passion, inspiration, and commitment to excellence will help fuel yours as well.

-eric lovett, owner, designer
 

Why headless? Contrary to popular belief, it's not a passing fad. The first headless solidbody instruments, designed and built by Ned Steinberger, were produced in the early 1980s. Eliminating the weight of the headstock improves balance and comfort. Also, lessening the length of the strings past the nut prevents unwanted string vibration and harmonics. Tuning at the bridge is very simple and extremely precise. Try one! You may fall in love!
 

Why the angled frets? A longer scale on the low end allows for more balanced tension from string to string. It requires little to no adjustment time, and can end up feeling more comfortable than standard straight frets.
 
Why more than 6/4 strings? Some players need more range to be able to create their music. Guitars are available in 6-10 strings (we've done an 11!) and basses in 4-9.

Standard Specs and Options
Construction: Bolt-on
Body woods: Walnut, Swamp Ash, Mahogany, Alder, or Black Limba
Top Woods: Flamed or Quilted Maple
Neck: 5-piece, Maple/Walnut, 6mm Offset Dots
Fingerboard: Rosewood or Maple, 16" Radius
Side Dots: Luminlay, Blue or Green
Frets: Stainless Steel Medium or Jumbo
Hardware: Fixed Bridge: Hipshot Headless Solo, Tremolo: Sophia
Pickups: Active: Fishman Fluence, Passive: Lundgren
Controls: Volume/Tone (push/pull), 3-way Switch
Finish: Natural or Single Color Stain, Oil

Options
Chambered Body: $50
Macassar Ebony Top: $50
Exotic Fingerboard Woods (Flamed, Birdseye, Roasted Maple, Ebony, or Macassar Ebony): $50
Exotic Neck Woods (Flamed, Birdseye, Roasted Maple, Wenge, Macassar Ebony, or Rosewood): $100
Other Top, Neck, or Fingerboard Woods: By Quote
Straight Frets or Left Handed Orientation: No Charge
Control Cavity Cover to Match Top Wood: $30
Different Pickups (Many Options): By quote
SKB Flight Case: $250
Custom options: By quote

Prices (subject to change)
GUITARS
6 Strings: $4500
7 Strings: $4600
8 Strings: $4700
9-10 Strings: By Quote
BASSES
4 Strings: $4500
5 Strings: $4600
6 Strings: $4700
7 Strings: $4800
8-9 Strings: By Quote
OTHER (Touch Guitar, custom guitar/bass, etc.): By Quote

Build Times

6-12 Months

This is an average for a standard spec build. Be aware that some options will drastically affect the timeline for delivery.

Deposit

50% / 50%

50% is due up front. It is not refundable once the build begins. The remaining 50%, plus s&h, is due upon completion.

Payments

PayPal Preferred

We also accept payments through CashApp and Zelle. Contact us for details.

Shipping

S&H Added to Final Invoice

Buyer is responsible for actual shipping costs and any applicable taxes. We can help determine those costs in advance

BEYOND 6UITAR AND B4SS

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