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G&L S-500 USA 2008 Transparent Blue, Excellent+, with Original Case
Estimated price for orientation: 899 $
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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: Transparent Blue Dexterity: Right-Handed Body Material: Solid Wood String Configuration: 6 String Model Year: 2008 Model: S-500 Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
From the manufacturer: 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.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. CONSTRUCTION: bolt-onSCALE: 25 1/2"PICKUPS: Leo Fender†-designed G&L MFD™ single coilsBODY WOOD: Swamp Ash on Premier FinishesNECK WOOD: Hard-Rock Maple with Rosewood fingerboardFRETS: 22 medium jumbo, nickel, Plek dressedTUNING KEYS: 12:1 ratio, sealed-backBRIDGE: Leo Fender-designed G&L Dual-Fulcrum™ vibrato with forged brass saddlesCONTROLS: 5-position pickup selector, volume, treble, bass (PTB™ system), mini-toggle switch enabling additional pickup combinations of neck+bridge or all three pickups together.CASE: Deluxe Tolex(Note: Locking mechanism on low E tuner seems loose so I am including a new OEM locking tuner).
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: | Transparent Blue | Dexterity: | Right-Handed |
| Body Material: | Solid Wood | String Configuration: | 6 String |
| Model Year: | 2008 | Model: | S-500 |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
From the manufacturer: 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.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. CONSTRUCTION: bolt-onSCALE: 25 1/2"PICKUPS: Leo Fender†-designed G&L MFD™ single coilsBODY WOOD: Swamp Ash on Premier FinishesNECK WOOD: Hard-Rock Maple with Rosewood fingerboardFRETS: 22 medium jumbo, nickel, Plek dressedTUNING KEYS: 12:1 ratio, sealed-backBRIDGE: Leo Fender-designed G&L Dual-Fulcrum™ vibrato with forged brass saddlesCONTROLS: 5-position pickup selector, volume, treble, bass (PTB™ system), mini-toggle switch enabling additional pickup combinations of neck+bridge or all three pickups together.CASE: Deluxe Tolex(Note: Locking mechanism on low E tuner seems loose so I am including a new OEM locking tuner).