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Weight: 8.7 Lbs
Condition: Used, Very good
Guitar has some playwear on pickguard and light blemishes in the finish on top (pictured).
The pictures just do not do this guitar justice, the sparkle is so tasteful and cool looking in person on this Spanish Copper Metallic finish. Very comfortable to play and great shred machine - a great example of how Modern and Traditional ideas can be merged.
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 sounds like you, you owe it to yourself to check out the S-500.
Here at Sound Pure we hand-select used and vintage pieces of gear for our inventory. Our used selection always reflects the high standards of quality and craftsmanship that we expect from all of our manufacturers. We are a small team of dedicated experts, located in Durham, NC. We buy, trade, and consign instruments that we truly believe in. Because of this, we have developed a reputation of quality and trust with our customers, located all over the world. Our best customers are the ones that truly understand our personal touch and commitment to everything we sell, and range from hobbyists and enthusiasts to some of the biggest names in the business. Our passion bridges the products we love with the real relationships we develop with our customer - whether they are a lifelong musician, or they are just getting started on their musical journey but care about value, quality, and being treated right.
We vigorously test everything we take in to ensure authenticity, functionality, and reliability. We are supported by one of the most well-respected luthiers in the Southeast, guaranteeing products that come in are thoroughly vetted, and that products that go out our in premium, performance- ready shape. We are so confident in our ability to provide the highest quality music equipment in the industry, we even invented our “Try Before You Buy” program where we can ship out a product before collecting actual payment.
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Body Wood: Alder
Body Finish: Spanish Copper Metallic
Bridge: DF Vibrato
Trim Parts: Chrome Pickguard Screws
Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top Black
Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
Neck Profile: G&L Classic C, 12" Radius
Nut Width: 1 5/8"
Neck Wood: Hard-Rock Maple with Matching Fingerboard
Neck Finish: Satin Clear
Nut: Bone
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Neck Other: Abalone Face Dots
Tuners: G&L Standard
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 Selector, Volume, Treble, Bass, Mini Toggle Expander
Hardshell Case