G&L Tribute S-500 Sonic Blue Guitar S500 #6273

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G&L Tribute S-500 Sonic Blue Guitar S500 #6273

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8.00lbs, 13.12Oz

The G&L S500 debuted in 1982 as Leos 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.

Youll find plenty of punch in the MFD pickups, but whats surprising is how glassy and detailed they become as you roll back the volume and bass controls, the latter a part of the S500s PTB (Passive Treble and Bass) system which functions on all three pickups. Whats more, the G&L Tribute Series S500 includes a push-pull expander switch on the treble pot 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 new G&L Tribute Series S500 features one of Leos favorite pairings: the power of MFD pickups mellowed by the high porosity of a nato body. Making the most of this delicious combo is Leos 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.

Leos forward-looking spirit is clearly reflected in the S500, a guitar he designed for players who share that spirit. And now, its available at a price within reach of every working musician. Once you play a G&L Tribute Series, youll never look back.

SPECIFICATIONS

CONSTRUCTION: bolt-on
SCALE: 25 1/2″
PICKUPS: Leo Fender-designed G&L MFD single coils made in Fullerton, California
BODY WOOD: Poplar, Nato or Sassafras
NECK WOOD: Hard-Rock Maple with Maple or Rosewood fingerboard
NECK WIDTH AT NUT: 1 5/8″
NECK RADIUS: 12″
NECK PROFILE: medium C
FRETS: 22 medium jumbo, nickel
TUNING KEYS: 18:1 ratio, sealed-back
BRIDGE: Leo Fender-designed G&L Dual-Fulcrum vibrato
CONTROLS: 5-position pickup selector, volume, treble, bass (PTB system), push/pull expander on treble pot enabling additional pickup combinations of neck+bridge or all three pickups together.

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