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1997 USA G and L G&L S-500 Vintage White Finish Tort guards - Mint Low Price.
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: G&L Body Color: Vintage White Body Type: Solid Model Year: 1997 MPN: CLF54125 Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Model: S-500 Country of Manufacture: USA String Configuration: 6 String Style: Stratocaster
MINT/LIKE NEW G&L 1997 S-500 in G&L Vintage White with Tortoise Guard
This USA-made G&L S-500, Serial Number CLF54125 in Vintage White features:Alder body, 8.2 poundsG&L Modern Classic neck, 9.5" radius, 1-11/16th nutVintage tint maple neck finishMaple fretboardG&L locking tunersThree-ply tortoise shell pickguardDF Vibrato bridge(3) G&L MFD single coil pickupsWhite Pickup covers5-way switchMini toggle neck + bridge pickupG&L passive volume, treble and bass controlsG&L non-compression dual action truss rodPlek® laser guided fret finishingTolex hardshell caseList discounted price: $1298Includes extra trem arm screws and nylon bushingsG&L's S-500 in Vintage White just oozes a classic vibe. Typical of any G&L, it's totally smooth and defect-free. You also have G&L's typical high quality hardware, their Dual Fulcrum vibrato, and a nice maple fretboard. The neck is G&L with a 1-11/16" nut, 9.5" radius and a reasonably slim taper neck that goes from .820 to .870 first to twelfth fret. The 9.5" neck is still flat enough for bending, but the slightly tighter radius and thinner profile makes it so you don't feel the extra width. If a neck could be all things to all people, this is probably it.For players who love the idea of a Legacy or Strat® but need a fuller sound that is still single coil in nature, the S-500 is a great choice. The fatter midrange and smooth high end of the MFD pickup is great for driving pedals and producing thick, harmonically complex distortion. It's not as glassy or scooped as 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 the occasional metal. Jake Cinninger of the talented fusion/jam-band Umphree's Mcgee frequently plays an S-500 to which handles the task of prog/fusion playing quite well.When played clean, the S-500 is fatter and warmer than a Legacy or typical Strat®, which is a great feature at gigging volumes where traditional single coils can get overly strident. The position 2 and 4 "in-between" tones are fat, punchy, and ideal rhythm settings for driving funk or power-chords. Yet with a little bit of gain they can make for some creamy lead tones that resemble the thickness of a humbucker, so players will be able to rock out these positions just as easily as with the neck or bridge. The mini-toggle control is an added bonus that allows the player to select the neck+bridge position for some twangy Tele® style country picking. It also notable that the passive treble and bass controls work with all the pickups, another improvement on the traditional Strat® designs, allowing the player to optimize their tone in any setting. We found this especially helpful when working with the bridge pickup as it often begs for a slight tweak to really get the right sound.If you want to get closer to the way guitars were built "back then" by Leo, this is it! Features Plek'd frets adds a level of finish and exclusivity to an already great guitar.From my personal collection as I downsize my shop. Prefect shape - remarkable for a 20 year old guitar. Is listed in the G&L Registry.
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | G&L |
| Body Color: | Vintage White | Body Type: | Solid |
| Model Year: | 1997 | MPN: | CLF54125 |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | Model: | S-500 |
| Country of Manufacture: | USA | String Configuration: | 6 String |
| Style: | Stratocaster |
MINT/LIKE NEW G&L 1997 S-500 in G&L Vintage White with Tortoise Guard
This USA-made G&L S-500, Serial Number CLF54125 in Vintage White features:Alder body, 8.2 poundsG&L Modern Classic neck, 9.5" radius, 1-11/16th nutVintage tint maple neck finishMaple fretboardG&L locking tunersThree-ply tortoise shell pickguardDF Vibrato bridge(3) G&L MFD single coil pickupsWhite Pickup covers5-way switchMini toggle neck + bridge pickupG&L passive volume, treble and bass controlsG&L non-compression dual action truss rodPlek® laser guided fret finishingTolex hardshell caseList discounted price: $1298Includes extra trem arm screws and nylon bushingsG&L's S-500 in Vintage White just oozes a classic vibe. Typical of any G&L, it's totally smooth and defect-free. You also have G&L's typical high quality hardware, their Dual Fulcrum vibrato, and a nice maple fretboard. The neck is G&L with a 1-11/16" nut, 9.5" radius and a reasonably slim taper neck that goes from .820 to .870 first to twelfth fret. The 9.5" neck is still flat enough for bending, but the slightly tighter radius and thinner profile makes it so you don't feel the extra width. If a neck could be all things to all people, this is probably it.For players who love the idea of a Legacy or Strat® but need a fuller sound that is still single coil in nature, the S-500 is a great choice. The fatter midrange and smooth high end of the MFD pickup is great for driving pedals and producing thick, harmonically complex distortion. It's not as glassy or scooped as 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 the occasional metal. Jake Cinninger of the talented fusion/jam-band Umphree's Mcgee frequently plays an S-500 to which handles the task of prog/fusion playing quite well.When played clean, the S-500 is fatter and warmer than a Legacy or typical Strat®, which is a great feature at gigging volumes where traditional single coils can get overly strident. The position 2 and 4 "in-between" tones are fat, punchy, and ideal rhythm settings for driving funk or power-chords. Yet with a little bit of gain they can make for some creamy lead tones that resemble the thickness of a humbucker, so players will be able to rock out these positions just as easily as with the neck or bridge. The mini-toggle control is an added bonus that allows the player to select the neck+bridge position for some twangy Tele® style country picking. It also notable that the passive treble and bass controls work with all the pickups, another improvement on the traditional Strat® designs, allowing the player to optimize their tone in any setting. We found this especially helpful when working with the bridge pickup as it often begs for a slight tweak to really get the right sound.If you want to get closer to the way guitars were built "back then" by Leo, this is it! Features Plek'd frets adds a level of finish and exclusivity to an already great guitar.From my personal collection as I downsize my shop. Prefect shape - remarkable for a 20 year old guitar. Is listed in the G&L Registry.
This USA-made G&L S-500, Serial Number CLF54125 in Vintage White features:Alder body, 8.2 poundsG&L Modern Classic neck, 9.5" radius, 1-11/16th nutVintage tint maple neck finishMaple fretboardG&L locking tunersThree-ply tortoise shell pickguardDF Vibrato bridge(3) G&L MFD single coil pickupsWhite Pickup covers5-way switchMini toggle neck + bridge pickupG&L passive volume, treble and bass controlsG&L non-compression dual action truss rodPlek® laser guided fret finishingTolex hardshell caseList discounted price: $1298Includes extra trem arm screws and nylon bushingsG&L's S-500 in Vintage White just oozes a classic vibe. Typical of any G&L, it's totally smooth and defect-free. You also have G&L's typical high quality hardware, their Dual Fulcrum vibrato, and a nice maple fretboard. The neck is G&L with a 1-11/16" nut, 9.5" radius and a reasonably slim taper neck that goes from .820 to .870 first to twelfth fret. The 9.5" neck is still flat enough for bending, but the slightly tighter radius and thinner profile makes it so you don't feel the extra width. If a neck could be all things to all people, this is probably it.For players who love the idea of a Legacy or Strat® but need a fuller sound that is still single coil in nature, the S-500 is a great choice. The fatter midrange and smooth high end of the MFD pickup is great for driving pedals and producing thick, harmonically complex distortion. It's not as glassy or scooped as 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 the occasional metal. Jake Cinninger of the talented fusion/jam-band Umphree's Mcgee frequently plays an S-500 to which handles the task of prog/fusion playing quite well.When played clean, the S-500 is fatter and warmer than a Legacy or typical Strat®, which is a great feature at gigging volumes where traditional single coils can get overly strident. The position 2 and 4 "in-between" tones are fat, punchy, and ideal rhythm settings for driving funk or power-chords. Yet with a little bit of gain they can make for some creamy lead tones that resemble the thickness of a humbucker, so players will be able to rock out these positions just as easily as with the neck or bridge. The mini-toggle control is an added bonus that allows the player to select the neck+bridge position for some twangy Tele® style country picking. It also notable that the passive treble and bass controls work with all the pickups, another improvement on the traditional Strat® designs, allowing the player to optimize their tone in any setting. We found this especially helpful when working with the bridge pickup as it often begs for a slight tweak to really get the right sound.If you want to get closer to the way guitars were built "back then" by Leo, this is it! Features Plek'd frets adds a level of finish and exclusivity to an already great guitar.From my personal collection as I downsize my shop. Prefect shape - remarkable for a 20 year old guitar. Is listed in the G&L Registry.