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 mahogany 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.

Features

• Beautifully designed electric from a legend in guitars
• Lightweight, resonant nato body with a light gloss finish that lets the body color really pop
• Indianrosewood fingerboard offers impeccable playability and response
• Trio of Magnetic Field Design (MFD) single-coil pickups delivers classic single-coil punch and sparkle
• Dual-Fulcrum vibrato supports stellar vibrato along with rock-solid tuning
• 2 Tone controls, Master Volume, 5-way switch, and a push-pull expander switch for a wide array of tone-shaping options

Specifications

• Number of Strings6
• Left-/Right-handedRight-handed

Body

• Body TypeSolidbody
• Body ShapeTribute S-500
• Body MaterialNato
• Body FinishGloss Polyurethane
• ColorIrish Ale

Neck

• Neck MaterialHard Maple
• Neck ShapeMedium C
• Neck JointBolt-on
• Radius12"
• Fingerboard MaterialIndian Rosewood
• Fingerboard InlayDots
• Number of Frets22, Medium Jumbo Nickel
• Scale Length25.5"
• Nut MaterialBone

Hardware

• Bridge/TailpieceG&L Dual Fulcrum Vibrato
• TunersCort Die-cast

Electronics

• Neck PickupG&L S-500 MFD Single-coil
• Middle PickupG&L S-500 MFD Single-coil
• Bridge PickupG&L S-500 MFD Single-coil
• Controls1 x master volume, 2 x tone
• Switching5-way blade pickup switch

Miscellaneous

• StringsD'Addario, .010-.046
• Case/Gig BagSold Separately
• Manufacturer Part Number:TI-S50-131R44R46