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G&L S-500 Light weight Swamp Ash Guitar in Vintage Natural Finish
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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 Dexterity: Right-Handed Body Type: Solid Body Color: Vintage Natural MPN: S500-VNAT-MP Body Material: Swamp Ash Model: S-500 Model Year: 2017 String Configuration: 6 String UPC: Does not apply
The G&L S-500™ debuted in 1982 as Leo’s own evolution of the traditional double-cutaway bolt-on axe, delivering innovations including the Dual-Fulcrum™ vibrato and Magnetic Field Design™ single-coil pickups, each designed by Leo Fender† himself. These MFD™ pickups deliver a bright and sparkly top end and robust bottom end, all without losing midrange focus.You’ll find plenty of punch in the MFD pickups, but what’s surprising is how glassy and detailed they become as you roll back the volume and bass controls, the latter a part of the S-500’s PTB™ (Passive Treble and Bass) system which functions on all three pickups. What’s more, the S-500 includes a mini-toggle switch to allow neck+bridge or all three pickups together. In a pinch, the neck+bridge combo does a convincing faux ASAT™ Special. Talk about versatile!The S-500 features a Leo Fender-designed Dual-Fulcrum vibrato, a work of engineering art which allows bending up or down with unsurpassed stability, while offering a silky feel through its beefy aluminum vibrato arm. The S-500’s hard-rock maple neck features an easy-playing satin finish, while its 12” radius lets you bend notes deeply and its Plek-dressed medium-jumbo nickel frets deliver silky playability. The moment you open the luxurious deluxe Tolex hardshell case, you’ll be greeted with a stunning instrument and delicious aroma that’ll have your pulse racing.Lets add a special light weight swamp ash body that was an exclusive run for Northeast Music Center, Easy on the shoulder can you say? Exceptional resonance, glorious overtones, beautiful treble, and those oh so lovely "quack" tones.With the Vintage Natural finish we took this guitar back to a time when bell bottoms and big jewelry were in vogue from the 70s. Far out, Friend!!!
Leo’s forward-looking spirit is clearly reflected in the S-500, a guitar he designed for players who share that spirit. If that's sounds like you, you owe it to yourself to check out the S-500. BodyBody Wood - Swamp AshBody Finish - Vintage Natural Bridge - DF Vibrato Knobs - S-type BlackTrim Parts - Chrome Pickguard ScrewsPickguard - 3-ply Tortoise Shell NeckNeck Profile - Modern Classic1 11/18" Nut Width1 5/8" String Spacing9.5" Radius .820" depth at first fret.870" depth at 12th fretNeck Wood - Hard-rock Maple with Birdseye Maple FretboardNeck Finish - Gloss Light TintNut - BoneFrets - Medium Jumbo Tuners - G&L StandardNeck Other - Black Face DotsElectronics Neck Pickup - G&L MFD S-500 single-coil (Black)Middle Pickup - G&L MFD S-500 single-coil reverse-wound (Black)Bridge Pickup - G&L MFD S-500 single-coil (Black)Controls 5-position blade selectorvolumetreblebassMini-toggle expander
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| 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 |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | Body Type: | Solid |
| Body Color: | Vintage Natural | MPN: | S500-VNAT-MP |
| Body Material: | Swamp Ash | Model: | S-500 |
| Model Year: | 2017 | String Configuration: | 6 String |
| UPC: | Does not apply |
The G&L S-500™ debuted in 1982 as Leo’s own evolution of the traditional double-cutaway bolt-on axe, delivering innovations including the Dual-Fulcrum™ vibrato and Magnetic Field Design™ single-coil pickups, each designed by Leo Fender† himself. These MFD™ pickups deliver a bright and sparkly top end and robust bottom end, all without losing midrange focus.You’ll find plenty of punch in the MFD pickups, but what’s surprising is how glassy and detailed they become as you roll back the volume and bass controls, the latter a part of the S-500’s PTB™ (Passive Treble and Bass) system which functions on all three pickups. What’s more, the S-500 includes a mini-toggle switch to allow neck+bridge or all three pickups together. In a pinch, the neck+bridge combo does a convincing faux ASAT™ Special. Talk about versatile!The S-500 features a Leo Fender-designed Dual-Fulcrum vibrato, a work of engineering art which allows bending up or down with unsurpassed stability, while offering a silky feel through its beefy aluminum vibrato arm. The S-500’s hard-rock maple neck features an easy-playing satin finish, while its 12” radius lets you bend notes deeply and its Plek-dressed medium-jumbo nickel frets deliver silky playability. The moment you open the luxurious deluxe Tolex hardshell case, you’ll be greeted with a stunning instrument and delicious aroma that’ll have your pulse racing.Lets add a special light weight swamp ash body that was an exclusive run for Northeast Music Center, Easy on the shoulder can you say? Exceptional resonance, glorious overtones, beautiful treble, and those oh so lovely "quack" tones.With the Vintage Natural finish we took this guitar back to a time when bell bottoms and big jewelry were in vogue from the 70s. Far out, Friend!!!
Leo’s forward-looking spirit is clearly reflected in the S-500, a guitar he designed for players who share that spirit. If that's sounds like you, you owe it to yourself to check out the S-500. BodyBody Wood - Swamp AshBody Finish - Vintage Natural Bridge - DF Vibrato Knobs - S-type BlackTrim Parts - Chrome Pickguard ScrewsPickguard - 3-ply Tortoise Shell NeckNeck Profile - Modern Classic1 11/18" Nut Width1 5/8" String Spacing9.5" Radius .820" depth at first fret.870" depth at 12th fretNeck Wood - Hard-rock Maple with Birdseye Maple FretboardNeck Finish - Gloss Light TintNut - BoneFrets - Medium Jumbo Tuners - G&L StandardNeck Other - Black Face DotsElectronics Neck Pickup - G&L MFD S-500 single-coil (Black)Middle Pickup - G&L MFD S-500 single-coil reverse-wound (Black)Bridge Pickup - G&L MFD S-500 single-coil (Black)Controls 5-position blade selectorvolumetreblebassMini-toggle expander
Leo’s forward-looking spirit is clearly reflected in the S-500, a guitar he designed for players who share that spirit. If that's sounds like you, you owe it to yourself to check out the S-500. BodyBody Wood - Swamp AshBody Finish - Vintage Natural Bridge - DF Vibrato Knobs - S-type BlackTrim Parts - Chrome Pickguard ScrewsPickguard - 3-ply Tortoise Shell NeckNeck Profile - Modern Classic1 11/18" Nut Width1 5/8" String Spacing9.5" Radius .820" depth at first fret.870" depth at 12th fretNeck Wood - Hard-rock Maple with Birdseye Maple FretboardNeck Finish - Gloss Light TintNut - BoneFrets - Medium Jumbo Tuners - G&L StandardNeck Other - Black Face DotsElectronics Neck Pickup - G&L MFD S-500 single-coil (Black)Middle Pickup - G&L MFD S-500 single-coil reverse-wound (Black)Bridge Pickup - G&L MFD S-500 single-coil (Black)Controls 5-position blade selectorvolumetreblebassMini-toggle expander