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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 G&L Tribute® Series S•500 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 S•500 features one of Leo’s favorite pairings: the power of MFD pickups mellowed by the high porosity of a nato body. Making the most of this delicious combo is Leo’s 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.Leo’s forward-looking spirit is clearly reflected in the S•500, a guitar he designed for players who share that spirit. And now, it’s available at a price within reach of every working musician. Once you play a G&L Tribute Series, you’ll never look back.

Specifications

CONSTRUCTION: bolt-on

SCALE: 25 1/2"

PICKUPS: Leo Fender†-designed G&L MFD single coils

BODY WOOD: Poplar, Poplar with Swamp Ash Top, Nato

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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ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • Tribute Series S-500 with Rosewood Fretboard
Finish
  • Sonic Blue
Categories
Year
  • 2026
Made In
  • Indonesia
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
  • 12"
Pickup Configuration
  • SSS
Nut Width
  • 1.625"
Color Family
  • Blue
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Body Shape
  • S-Style
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Maple
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Body Material
  • Poplar
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Tremolo Bridge
Wood Top Style
  • Opaque
Scale Length
  • 25.5"
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Number of Frets
  • 22

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The Zombie Guitar Company

Herrin, IL, United States
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