The G&L S-500 debuted in 1982 as Leos 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.

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 a part of the S-500s PTB (Passive Treble and Bass) system which functions on all three pickups. Whats more, the S-500 includes a mini-toggle switch 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 S-500 features a Leo Fender-designed 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 S-500s hard-rock maple neck features an easy-playing satin finish, while its 9.5 radius lets you bend notes deeply and its Plek-dressed medium-jumbo nickel frets deliver silky playability. The moment you open the luxurious deluxe Tolex hardshell case, youll be greeted with a stunning instrument and delicious aroma thatll have your pulse racing.

Leos forward-looking spirit is clearly reflected in the S-500, a guitar he designed for players who share that spirit. If thats sounds like you, you owe it to yourself to check out the S-500.

CONSTRUCTION: bolt-on

SCALE: 25 1/2″

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

BODY WOOD: Swamp Ash on Premier Finishes, Alder on Standard Finishes

NECK WOOD: Hard-Rock Maple with Maple or Caribbean Rosewood fingerboard

NECK PROFILE: G&L MCNK with 9.5″ radius and 1 11/16″ nut-width

NUT: 100% natural bone

FRETS: 22 medium jumbo, nickel, Plek dressed

TUNING KEYS: 12:1 ratio, sealed-back

BRIDGE: Leo Fender-designed G&L Dual-Fulcrum vibrato with forged brass saddles

CONTROLS: 5-position pickup selector, volume, treble, bass (PTB system), mini-toggle switch enabling additional pickup combinations of neck+bridge or all three pickups together.

CASE: deluxe Tolex hardshell