{"product_id":"late-90s-g-l-s500","title":"Late 90s S500 Tribute Custom Electric Guitar Silver Sparkle","description":"\u003ch1\u003eG\u0026amp;L S-500 Tribute Custom (RARE, Late 1990's)\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLike new, showing little to no signs of play or wear. A beautifully preserved and exceptionally rare Japanese-market model.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eSound\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe G\u0026amp;L MFD (Magnetic Field Design) pickups, pioneered by Leo Fender, feature a wider, more powerful magnetic field using a ceramic bar magnet and adjustable pole pieces. This design delivers higher output, richer harmonics, and a broader frequency response, allowing greater control over individual string balance compared to traditional Alnico pickups. The result is a full, articulate tone with a strong attack, warm lows, and sparkling highs - maintaining clarity even under high gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1990s G\u0026amp;L S-500 Tribute models were part of a rare Japanese domestic market (MIJ) series, renowned for their use of high-quality USA parts and exceptional craftsmanship. Featuring an alder or swamp ash body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, three MFD single-coil pickups, Dual-Fulcrum vibrato bridge, and an expander switch for additional pickup combinations, these instruments are celebrated for their playability and tonal range. The MIJ series remains highly sought after for its quality and value, often rivaling American-made versions at a more accessible price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:1em 0; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\r\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px; color:#555;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eG\u0026amp;L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px; color:#555;\"\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px;\"\u003eLate 1990's\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px; color:#555;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px;\"\u003eS-500 Tribute Custom (RARE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px; color:#555;\"\u003eMade in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px;\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px; color:#555;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px;\"\u003eSilver (large flake) sparkle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px; color:#555;\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px;\"\u003eAlder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px; color:#555;\"\u003eNeck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px;\"\u003eMaple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px; color:#555;\"\u003eRadius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px;\"\u003e9.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px; color:#555;\"\u003eFretboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px;\"\u003eRosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px; color:#555;\"\u003eInlays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px;\"\u003ePearl dots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px; color:#555;\"\u003eNeck Joint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px;\"\u003eBolt-on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px; color:#555;\"\u003eScale Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px;\"\u003e25 1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px; color:#555;\"\u003eNut Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px;\"\u003e1 5\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px; color:#555;\"\u003ePickups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px;\"\u003eG\u0026amp;L MFD (Magnetic Field Design) single-coil pickups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px; color:#555;\"\u003eCase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px; color:#555;\"\u003eSourced from\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 8px;\"\u003eTokyo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on this instrument, please email \u003ca href=\"mailto:vintage@musoscorner.com.au\"\u003evintage@musoscorner.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"G\u0026l","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48323242360987,"sku":"GL-VINTAGE-G\u0026LSPARKLES500","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0405\/4683\/files\/VINTAGE-GLSPARKLES500_1.png?v=1778012406","url":"https:\/\/www.musoscorner.com.au\/products\/late-90s-g-l-s500","provider":"Musos Corner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}