G&L USA S-500 Build to Order Guitar Jet Black

G&L USA S-500 Build to Order Guitar Jet Black

This unplayed USA-made Build to Order S-500 delivers the balanced, responsive feel that defines G&L's modern classic neck profile—a comfortable 1 11/16" nut width with 9.5" radius that suits both lead work and chord playing. The Jet Black finish over alder body paired with a hard-rock maple neck finished in gloss vintage tint creates an instrument that plays as refined as it looks. Factory-set and ready to perform, this custom build typically retails for $2400, representing substantial value for a USA-made G&L in like-new condition.

Playability & Construction

The Modern Classic neck profile measures 1 11/16" at the nut with 1 5/8" string spacing and a 9.5" radius, tapering from .820" depth at the first fret to .870" at the 12th for ergonomic hand positioning. Medium-jumbo nickel frets on hard-rock maple with a matching fingerboard and bone nut ensure stable intonation and consistent fret wear, while black face dots provide clear position markers on the gloss vintage tint finish.

Tone & Electronics

Three G&L MFD S-500 single-coil pickups (with reverse-wound middle) feed into a 5-position blade selector with dedicated volume, treble, and bass controls plus a mini-toggle expander for additional pickup combinations, giving substantial tonal range from bright and articulate single-coil snap to thick, blended voicings. The DF vibrato bridge maintains tuning stability while allowing smooth pitch modulation.

Key Features

• USA-made Build to Order construction with factory setup and tuning
• Alder body with Jet Black finish
• Hard-rock maple neck with matching fingerboard, gloss vintage tint
• Modern Classic neck profile: 1 11/16" nut width, 1 5/8" string spacing, 9.5" radius
• Neck dimensions: .820" depth at first fret, .870" at 12th fret
• Bone nut and medium-jumbo frets
• Three G&L MFD S-500 single-coil pickups (middle reverse-wound)
• 5-position blade selector with volume, treble, bass, and mini-toggle expander
• DF vibrato bridge with chrome hardware
• 3-ply white pearl pickguard with chrome screws
• G&L standard tuners
• Includes deluxe gig bag; TKL hard shell case available

This unplayed, factory-fresh instrument delivers the refinement and tonal flexibility G&L is known for at a significant savings from standard retail pricing.