Des Moines, IA, United States
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I just lowered the price so please no more lowball offers. It's a nice guitar. Includes tweed hardshell case.G&L S-500 USA (c. 1999–2000) – Candy Apple Red with Matching Headstock. Up for sale is a gorgeous, Fullerton, California-crafted G&L S-500 USA in a stunning Candy Apple Red metallic finish. This particular instrument features a rare and highly desirable factory-matching painted headstock, making it a standout piece for players and collectors alike. Dating back to the late 1990s / early 2000s (Serial Number: CLF25870), this guitar represents an incredible era of G&L production, carrying the "CLF" prefix honoring G&L's founder, Clarence Leo Fender. The Ultimate Evolution of the S-Style Guitar. The S-500 was Leo Fender’s own evolution of the traditional double-cutaway platform, packed with his final, most refined hardware and electronic innovations: Magnetic Field Design (MFD) Pickups: Unlike traditional single-coils, these signature Leo Fender-designed pickups utilize a ceramic bar magnet beneath adjustable iron pole pieces. They deliver a punchier, high-output signal with a wider frequency response—giving you glassy highs and deep, clear lows without losing that classic single-coil chime. PTB (Passive Treble and Bass) System: Forget the limited tone controls of a standard Strat. The S-500 features a master volume, a master treble roll-off, and a master bass roll-off. The passive bass control is a game-changer, allowing you to tighten up your low end when running heavy overdrive or fuzz. Telecaster-style twang, or turn on all three pickups simultaneously for a massive, lush soundscape. Dual-Fulcrum Vibrato Bridge: Widely regarded as one of the best tremolo designs ever made. It anchors securely for maximum sustain and allows for incredibly smooth up-and-down pitch bending while maintaining exceptional tuning stability. Specifications & Features Origin: Made in Fullerton, California, USASerial Number: CLF25870 (Approx. 1999–2000) Finish: Candy Apple Red (Metallic) with Matching Headstock Fretboard: Rosewood with dot inlays Pickguard: Premium Tortoiseshell Controls: 5-way pickup selector, Master Volume, Master Treble, Master Bass, Mini-Toggle Expander Switch Condition & Functionality This guitar is in beautiful cosmetic and great structural shape. The metallic finish looks incredible under the lights, showing only light, honest signs of careful handling consistent with an instrument of its age (please see photos for close-up details). USA-made G&L masterpiece that delivers boutique tone and unparalleled versatility!
Original Price$1,450
$155 price drop
New Price$1,295
+ $165 Shipping
