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G&L Tribute S-500 in Sonic Blue

Featuring Leo Fender-designed G&L MFD single-coils made in Fullerton, California

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SKU: TI-S50-131R07R13

Product Description

Leo Fender once said his G&L guitars were the best he ever made. Now you can get his swansong innovations packed into the affordable Tribute S-500 series. 

The S-500 is a combination of modern playability and classic design. You’ll get a legendary shape, setup and sound with unwavering reliability and feel. 

Hardware 

The Tribute line of guitars house great features usually found on G&L’s Californian-made series. It’s equipped with their Dual-Fulcrum vibrato design for super smooth comfort and movement. While the saddle lock bridge holds great tuning retention. It also transfers more resonance into the body for a greater playing experience. 

Sound 

Leo created the Magnetic Field Design pickups specifically for the S-500 in 1982. These single coils provide a surprisingly punchy midrange, tighter low end and sparkly highs. So if you want to roll with a modern tone, the S-500 can handle what you throw at it. 

There are two tone controls and one volume so there’s plenty of variation to work with. Roll off on the tone knobs to get a 50’s or 60’s vibe. Crank it and the you’ll have a startlingly powerful sound. 

Body and neck

The S-500 is made of a rich Mahogany body covered in a retro glossy finish. The neck is made of a crisp, bright hard-rock Maple, with a modern C shape for super easy playability. It’s topped with a beautifully dark Brazilian Cherry fretboard.  

Specifications

  • CONSTRUCTION: bolt-on
  • SCALE: 25 1/2"
  • PICKUPS: Leo Fender-designed G&L MFD single coils made in Fullerton, California
  • BODY WOOD: Mahogany
  • NECK WOOD: Hard-Rock Maple w/ Brazilian Cherry 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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simon hunter12th Dec 2021

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Mr Anthony Walsh12th Jan 2020

Excellent choice for my requirements beginner to learning guitar and this was a present from my wife and I am finding it absolutely spot on, just have to get through the sore finger tips phase

Value 5Looks 5Sound 5

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