The G&L S 500 debuted in 1982 as an evolution of the traditional double-cutaway bolt-on electric, delivering innovations including the Dual-Fulcrum vibrato and Magnetic Field Design single-coil pickups. These MFD pickups deliver a bright and sparkly top end and robust bottom end, all without losing midrange focus. Youll find plenty of punch in the MFD pickups, but whats surprising is how glassy and detailed they become as you roll back the volume and bass controls. The latter is a part of the S 500s PTB (Passive Treble and Bass) system which functions on all three pickups. Plus, the S 500 includes a mini-toggle Expander Switch to allow neck+bridge blend or combining all three pickups together. In a pinch, the neck+bridge combo does a convincing faux ASA Special. The S 500 also features a 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 hard-rock maple neck sports an easy-playing satin finish and a 9.5″ radius.

• Swamp ash, alder or Western sugar pine body
• Bolt-on maple neck with Modern Classic profile
• Maple or rosewood fingerboard

Body

• Body Type: Double Cutaway Solid Body
• Body wood: Swamp ash, alder or western sugar pine

Neck

• Neck shape: Modern Classic
• Neck wood: Maple
• Joint: Bolt-on
• Scale length: 25.5″
• Truss rod: Standard
• Neck finish: Satin

Fingerboard

• Material: Maple or rosewood
• Radius: 9.5″
• Fret size: Medium-jumbo
• Number of frets: 22
• Inlays: Dot
• Nut width/material: 1.68″/Bone

Electronics

• Configuration: SSS
• Neck: Proprietary Single Coil
• Middle: Proprietary Single Coil
• Bridge: Proprietary Single Coil
• Control layout: Master volume, treble, bass
• Pickup switch: 5-Way

Hardware

• Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
• Bridge design: 2-point Fulcrum tremolo
• Tuning machines: Sealed
• Color: Nickel

Other

• Number of strings: 6 String
• Case: Gig Bag
• Orientation: Right-handed
• Country of Origin: United States