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This is an American-made G&L S-500, likely manufactured in the 1990s.
The frets and nut were replaced, and adjustments were made accordingly.

Originally, it had a roller nut, and switched back to a regular nut, the roller nut.
The previous owner has fixed the tremolo unit in place with wooden pieces sandwiched in front of and behind the tremolo block, but they can be easily removed.

The specifications are as follows
: Body Material: ASH
Neck Material: Maple
Scale Length: 25.5" / 648mm
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 12"R
Number of Frets: 22
Frets: Stainless steel jumbo (width 2.8mm x height 1.45mm)
Neck thickness per fret: 21mm
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 41.5mm
Tuning Machines: GOTOH SG360-07-L6-Chrome
pickup:
Strings: 10-46
●Weight: Approximately 3.5kg

Modifications have been made, which are as follows:
1. Frets have been replaced with stainless steel jumbo (width 2.8mm x height 1.45mm)
2. Originally, the nut was a roller nut, so the nut position was offset towards the 1st fret, but it has been changed back to a normal bone nut, so the nut has been extended to compensate for the offset.
3. Pickguard has been custom made in ivory
4. Internal wiring, pots, switch, jack, etc. have been replaced.
5. String retainer installed.
6. Tuners replaced with GOTOH SG360-07-L6-Chrome.

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ConditionGood (Used)
Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • S-500 USA
Finish
  • Common Finish
Categories
Year
  • 2000s
Made In
  • United States
Pickup Configuration
  • SSS
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Body Shape
  • S-Style
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Tremolo Bridge
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Number of Frets
  • 22

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