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Description Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: G&L Body Color: Two-Tone Sunburst Model: S-500 Country/Region of Manufacture: United States MPN: CLF078222 Country of Manufacture: USA Body Type: Solid Style: Stratocaster String Configuration: 6 String UPC: Does not apply
The G&L S-500 with its single coil MFD pickups is the perfect combination of single coil clarity with the added power and punch for higher gain performance. The evolutionary successor to Leo Fender's most famous guitar, the G&L S-500 speaks rock, but with a vintage accent.
This USA G&L S-500 features the following:Swamp Ash body with 2-Tone Sunburst finish, 7.8 poundsModern Classic neck profile, 9.5" radiusSatin vintage tint maple neck with matching fretboardMedium jumbo fretsG&L split and drilled tunersThree-ply white pickguard3 G&L Magnetic Field Design pickupsPassive Volume, Treble and Bass controls5-way pickup switchMini toggle for neck + bridge pickupG&L Dual Fulcrum Vibrato with plated brass saddlesPlek® laser guided fret finishingTolex hardshell caseList price: $2289G&L's two color sunburst finish is very attractive and less "brown" than most vintage two color finishes. It's a good color to show off the bold swamp ash grain pattern, and swamp ash also results in strong low end performance, more midrange clarity than alder, and a clean sweet top end. It's a good match for pickups that have a lot of midrange presence like the G&L S-500 pickups. Speaking of which...The G&L S-500 is a departure from the traditional tones of a Legacy or typical Strat® type guitar. G&L designed the S-500 MFD pickups with an eye towards better balance on more usable tones in all positions. Built somewhat like a P-90 pickup, the G&L MFD pickups employ a fairly strong ceramic bar magnet with a low resistance coil. Typically these pickups only measure about 5K ohms, quite low for any pickup. They possess a stronger output than a traditional design single coil, but the low resistance results in a very even frequency response. Compared to the traditional ALNICO Legacy pickup, the S-500 pickups are less glassy, with a huskier tone that has a stronger midrange presence. This is really felt at the bridge, which is truly usable, and lacks the thin, brittle sound common to many guitars of this type.This guitar will appeal to players who love the idea of a Legacy or Strat® but need a fuller sound that is still single coil in nature. The fatter midrange and smooth high end of the MFD pickup is great for driving pedals and producing thick, complex distortion. It's not the glassy scooped sound of a traditional vintage pickup, but in many ways it's a lot more useful in the context of a band. The highs do not get overly bright like a normal single coil, and these pickups combine a pleasing blend of thickness and clarity that is great for classic rock, prog-rock, and even hard rock. The position 2 and 4 "in-between" tones are fat, punchy, and less anemic than traditional Alnico pickups. Players will be able to rock out these positions just as easily as with the neck or bridge. And the mini-toggle control allows the player to select the neck+bridge position for some twangy Tele® style country picking.G&L's Modern Classic neck profile with 9.5" radius provides a slim profile popular with many players, and a 1-11/16" nut width that eliminates any possibility of string falloff on the high E string. Essentially a re-engineered version of G&L's Slim C profile, it's what many players have been asking for, and is a great combination a features for both chords and single note work. And as with every USA G&L, the Plek® fret finishing assures consistent playing all along the neck and easy setups.They say that insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. The G&L S-500 breaks this cycle, and is the natural evolution of Fender's timeless design, tailored to suit more modern styles of music without forgetting its heritage. The S-500 is a professional quality instrument for players who want to keep one foot in tradition, and one foot firmly planted in rock 'n roll. We are an authorized G&L dealer and this is a new guitar with all tags, tools, paperwork and certificates. We have over 40 G&L’s in stock at all times, and please feel free to browse our other listings, or contact us for information on a custom order. Orders received by 12:00EST will be shipped the next day. All guitars are setup and tested prior to shipment
Buyer receives FREE UPS Ground shipping in the lower 48 states. All other destinations please email for quote. We are happy to ship overseas, but please be advised that the buyer is responsible for all import and VAT taxes. If in doubt please contact your local authorities. All merchandise is subject to prior in-store sales and we reserve the right to end this auction early. You can also follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/gordonupfront.
Description
| Condition: | New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | G&L |
| Body Color: | Two-Tone Sunburst | Model: | S-500 |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | MPN: | CLF078222 |
| Country of Manufacture: | USA | Body Type: | Solid |
| Style: | Stratocaster | String Configuration: | 6 String |
| UPC: | Does not apply |
This USA G&L S-500 features the following:Swamp Ash body with 2-Tone Sunburst finish, 7.8 poundsModern Classic neck profile, 9.5" radiusSatin vintage tint maple neck with matching fretboardMedium jumbo fretsG&L split and drilled tunersThree-ply white pickguard3 G&L Magnetic Field Design pickupsPassive Volume, Treble and Bass controls5-way pickup switchMini toggle for neck + bridge pickupG&L Dual Fulcrum Vibrato with plated brass saddlesPlek® laser guided fret finishingTolex hardshell caseList price: $2289G&L's two color sunburst finish is very attractive and less "brown" than most vintage two color finishes. It's a good color to show off the bold swamp ash grain pattern, and swamp ash also results in strong low end performance, more midrange clarity than alder, and a clean sweet top end. It's a good match for pickups that have a lot of midrange presence like the G&L S-500 pickups. Speaking of which...The G&L S-500 is a departure from the traditional tones of a Legacy or typical Strat® type guitar. G&L designed the S-500 MFD pickups with an eye towards better balance on more usable tones in all positions. Built somewhat like a P-90 pickup, the G&L MFD pickups employ a fairly strong ceramic bar magnet with a low resistance coil. Typically these pickups only measure about 5K ohms, quite low for any pickup. They possess a stronger output than a traditional design single coil, but the low resistance results in a very even frequency response. Compared to the traditional ALNICO Legacy pickup, the S-500 pickups are less glassy, with a huskier tone that has a stronger midrange presence. This is really felt at the bridge, which is truly usable, and lacks the thin, brittle sound common to many guitars of this type.This guitar will appeal to players who love the idea of a Legacy or Strat® but need a fuller sound that is still single coil in nature. The fatter midrange and smooth high end of the MFD pickup is great for driving pedals and producing thick, complex distortion. It's not the glassy scooped sound of a traditional vintage pickup, but in many ways it's a lot more useful in the context of a band. The highs do not get overly bright like a normal single coil, and these pickups combine a pleasing blend of thickness and clarity that is great for classic rock, prog-rock, and even hard rock. The position 2 and 4 "in-between" tones are fat, punchy, and less anemic than traditional Alnico pickups. Players will be able to rock out these positions just as easily as with the neck or bridge. And the mini-toggle control allows the player to select the neck+bridge position for some twangy Tele® style country picking.G&L's Modern Classic neck profile with 9.5" radius provides a slim profile popular with many players, and a 1-11/16" nut width that eliminates any possibility of string falloff on the high E string. Essentially a re-engineered version of G&L's Slim C profile, it's what many players have been asking for, and is a great combination a features for both chords and single note work. And as with every USA G&L, the Plek® fret finishing assures consistent playing all along the neck and easy setups.They say that insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. The G&L S-500 breaks this cycle, and is the natural evolution of Fender's timeless design, tailored to suit more modern styles of music without forgetting its heritage. The S-500 is a professional quality instrument for players who want to keep one foot in tradition, and one foot firmly planted in rock 'n roll. We are an authorized G&L dealer and this is a new guitar with all tags, tools, paperwork and certificates. We have over 40 G&L’s in stock at all times, and please feel free to browse our other listings, or contact us for information on a custom order. Orders received by 12:00EST will be shipped the next day. All guitars are setup and tested prior to shipment
Buyer receives FREE UPS Ground shipping in the lower 48 states. All other destinations please email for quote. We are happy to ship overseas, but please be advised that the buyer is responsible for all import and VAT taxes. If in doubt please contact your local authorities. All merchandise is subject to prior in-store sales and we reserve the right to end this auction early. You can also follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/gordonupfront.