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FACTOIDS & TRIVIA

In addition to the desireable mahogany body, the S-500 shown here is finished in Candy Apple Red which is a rather uncommon color for this model.

G&L S-500 (April 1982)

Body: Solid; 3-piece mahogany

Finish: Candy Apple Red, polyester

Neck: 1-piece maple, bolt-on

Fingerboard: Ebony; pearloid dot markers

Number of Frets: 22

Pickguard: Smooth black powder coated aluminum

Bridge: G&L Dual Fulcrum Vibrato, chrome

Nut: Plastic

Tuners: G&L/Schaller, sealed, chrome

Pickups: Three, G&L Magnetic Field Design single coil with adjustable pole pieces

Controls: Master volume, treble, and bass, 5-way pickup selector

Scale Length: 25 1/2 inches

Neck Width at Nut: 1 5/8 inches

Body Width at Lower Bout: 12 7/8 inches

Body Depth: 1 5/8 inches

Weight: 8.5 lb.










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