USA Custom Shop


Build the Custom Willcox Bass of Your Dreams

Our USA custom shop gives players the ability to configure their own personalized LightWave Powered Instruments with premium tonewoods, variable hardware options, and a larger variety of finishes. See the steps below to guide you through the ordering processes before filling out our Custom Instrument Configurator form. Each custom order request will receive a one-on-one consultation and a detailed estimate before undergoing production.


1. Choose Your Model

The USA Custom Saber Bass is available in 4, 5, & 6 string models with both Fretted and Fretless configurations. We also offer both 34″ and 35″ scale lengths as an option for every model.

1. Choose your Model

The USA Custom Saber Bass is available in 4, 5, & 6 string models in both Fretted and Fretless configurations. We also offer both 34″ and 35″ scale lengths as an option for every model.

1. Choose your Model

The USA Custom Saber Bass is available in 4, 5, & 6 string models in both Fretted and Fretless configurations. We also offer both 34″ and 35″ scale lengths as an option for every model.


2. Select Tonewoods & Finish

The Custom shop offers a variety of high quality tonewoods and finishes. From the classic Flame Maple and Quilted Maple tops to the more exotic Zebrano and Cocobolo woods, we have something to please all players looking for their preferred aesthetic and tonal qualities. Every custom instrument has the option of transparent or opaque finishes in gloss or satin. Hand oiled finishes are also available. Visit our Wood Options page and learn more about how each wood type affects the native tone of your instrument.

2. Select Tonewoods & Finish

The Custom shop offers a variety of high quality tonewoods and finishes. From the classic Flame Maple and Quilted Maple tops to the more exotic Zebrano and Cocobolo woods, we have something to please all players looking for their preferred aesthetic and and tonal qualities. Every custom instrument has the option of transparent or opaque finishes in gloss or satin. Hand oiled finishes are also available. Transparent and opaque color finishes are available as well. Visit our Wood Options page and learn more about how each wood type affects the native tone of your instrument.

2. Select Tonewoods & Finish

The Custom shop offers a variety of high quality tonewoods and finishes. From the classic Flame Maple and Quilted Maple tops to the more exotic Zebrano and Cocobolo woods, we have something to please all players looking for their preferred aesthetic and and tonal qualities. Every custom instrument has the option of transparent or opaque finishes in gloss or satin. Hand oiled finishes are also available. Transparent and opaque color finishes are available as well. Visit our Wood Options page and learn more about how each wood type affects the native tone of your instrument.


3. Select Hardware & Options

All hardware is available in chrome, black, satin black, and gold finishes including the strap buttons, tuners, and tone knobs. You also have the option to add a ramp and/or thumb rest to the body of your instrument as well.

3. Select Hardware & Options

All hardware is available in chrome, black, satin black, and gold finishes including the strap buttons, tuners, and tone knobs. You also have the option to add a ramp and/or and thumb rest to the body of your instrument as well.

3. Select Hardware & Options

All hardware is available in chrome, black, satin black, and gold finishes including the strap buttons, tuners, and tone knobs. You also have the option to add a ramp and/or and thumb rest to the body of your instrument as well.


4. Choose Output Technology

Like our production model Saber Basses, we offer our HexFX 13-Pin individual string output option in addition to the standard 1/4″ mono output. The HexFX output technology enables full synth access, individual string processing and modeling, as well as the use of a fanout box. The LightWave Optical Pickup System paired with HexFX technology provides ultra-fast and accurate tracking, with no latency and no false triggering.

4. Choose Output Technology

Like our production model Saber Basses, we offer the standard 1/4″ mono output option as well as our HexFX 13-Pin individual string output option. The HexFX output technology enables full synth access, individual string processing and modeling, as well as the use of a fanout box. The LightWave Optical Pickups System paired with HexFX technology provides ultra-fast and accurate tracking, glitch free and with no latency and no false triggering.

4. Choose Output Technology

Like our production model Saber Basses, we offer the standard 1/4″ mono output option as well as our HexFX 13-Pin individual string output option. The HexFX output technology enables full synth access, individual string processing and modeling, as well as the use of a fanout box. The LightWave Optical Pickups System paired with HexFX technology provides ultra-fast and accurate tracking, glitch free and with no latency and no false triggering.


5. Provide Any Additional Information

After you have finished configuring your instrument on the Custom Instrument Configurator page, you will have an opportunity to provide any additional information about your custom build not detailed in the form. We will do our best to accommodate any special requests and give you the most accurate estimate possible. You can also use this chance to ask any questions you may have in relation to your order.

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5. Provide Any Additional Information

After you have finished configuring your instrument in the Product Configurator page, you will have an opportunity to provide any additional information about your custom build not detailed in the form. This will help us to give you the most accurate estimate of your build as possible. You can also use this chance to ask any additional questions you may have in relation to your order.

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Or Shop The Custom Instrument Gallery

See our gallery of past USA Custom Shop builds below. Any of these configurations can be ordered as is or can be modified to your specifications. Some models shown below are in stock and can ship within 5-7 Business Days. Built-to-order instruments that are not in stock can take up to 12-16 weeks in production.

Or Shop The Custom Instrument Gallery

See our gallery of past USA Custom Shop builds below. Any of these configurations can be ordered as is or can be modified to your specifications. Some models shown below are in stock and can ship within 5-7 Business Days. Built to order instruments that are not in stock can take up to 12-16 weeks in production.

Custom Saber Bass 6-string Fretless w/ AAAA Flame Top – Natural Oil Finish

Available to Order

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Custom Saber Bass 6-string Fretless w/ AAAAA Quilted Maple Top – Transparent Cerulean Blue Finish

Available to Order!

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Custom Saber Bass 6-string Fretted with Zebra Wood Top – Natural Oil Finish

Available to Order!

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