G&L S-500 USA Leo Fender Signature Electric Guitar - Cherry Burst - Used

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This used 7.6 lb G&L will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD. It is in excellent condition with minor scratches, dings, and wear and tear along the entire body, neck, and headstock.

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Built during one of the most celebrated eras in G&L history, this 1991 USA-made S-500 Leo Fender Signature model captures the culmination of Leo Fender’s lifelong pursuit of refining the electric guitar. This example hails from the coveted early-’90s production period when Leo’s signature still appeared beneath the finish; a subtle but highly desirable detail among collectors and longtime G&L enthusiasts.

Expanding on the familiar double-cutaway formula, the S-500 introduced a more versatile and forward-thinking design through Leo’s innovative Magnetic Field Design single-coil pickups. Known for their exceptional clarity, dynamic response, and increased output, these pickups pair with G&L’s PTB tone system and expander switch to offer an impressively broad tonal range. From articulate vintage-inspired sparkle to punchy modern bite, the S-500 delivers a level of flexibility that continues to set it apart decades later. 

Early Leo Fender-era S-500s have steadily earned recognition as some of the finest player-grade instruments of their generation, admired for their craftsmanship, innovative design, and unmistakable tone. Whether sought after by collectors or destined for regular stage and studio use, this 1991 Leo Fender Signature S-500 stands as an outstanding example of G&L’s uncompromising approach to American guitar building. Available at Haggerty's Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: S-500 Leo Fender Signature
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Cherry Burst

Body

• Body Material: Ash
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Body Shape: Startocaster Style
• Body Style: Solid

Neck

• Headstock Type: Standard
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: Standard
• Neck Finish: Gloss
• Neck Depth: 0.837" at 1st Fret, 0.932" at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Position Inlays: Black Dot
• Side Dots: Black
• Number of Frets: 22
• Truss Rod Style: Adjustable
• Truss Rod Nut: Standard
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width: 1.622"
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 25.5"

Hardware

• Bridge: Standard
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: Tremolo
• Bridge Mounting: Standard
• Pickguard: White
• Pickup Covers: White
• Control Knobs: Knurled Flat Top
• Switch Tip: White
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Locking Tuners
• String Trees: Dual-Wing
• Strings: Factory Strings (.009-.042)
• Tremolo Arm: Screw-In
• Neck Plate: 3-Bolt
• Strap Buttons: Two Standard
• Output Jack: 1/4" Front Side

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: SSS
• Neck Pickup: G&L Magnetic Field Design MFD Pickups
• Middle Pickup: G&L Magnetic Field Design MFD Pickups
• Bridge Pickup: G&L Magnetic Field Design MFD Pickups
• Controls: Master Volume, Treble, Bass
• Switching: 5-Way Blade
  • Pos 1. Bridge
  • Pos 2. Birdge & Middle
  • Pos 3. Middle
  • Pos 4. Middle & Neck
  • Pos 5. Neck
• Auxiliary Switching: Toggle Switch

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Tools, Tremolo Arm, Handwritten Notes, Strings
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: G028395
• Manufacture Date: 1991