The G&L Fullerton Deluxe S-500 solidbody electric guitar is essentially a combination of G&L's most popular options that players select for their custom G&L guitars. For unbridled tonal tenacity, you get three Magnetic Field Design (MFD) pickups in the classic SSS configuration. To make the most of these vibrant pickups, you have G&L's Passive Treble and Bass (PTB) tone circuit, with separate high-cut and low-cut tone controls. Even better, a mini toggle switch gives you access to neck-plus-bridge and all-pickups-on modes. And for maximum expressive potential with rock-solid tuning stability, the G&L Fullterton Deluxe S-500 is equipped with G&L's Dual-Fulcrum vibrato tailpiece.
The more we play with G&L's PTB tone system here at Sweetwater, the more we realize how useful it is to have a low-cut control on an electric guitar. The PTB tone system essentially includes one traditional tone knob to roll off high frequencies, and another tone knob to roll off low frequencies. The bass roll-off is especially useful in high gain applications like fuzz pedals, tightening up low-end punch and keeping your tone from getting too muddy. It's also a great way to add guitar overdubs to a mix without adding too much low-mid frequency content.
Modern Classic neck with Plek-dressed frets
The Fullerton Deluxe S-500 features a hard-rock maple neck with G&L's Modern Classic neck profile, topped with a 9.5" radius fretboard loaded with 22 medium jumbo frets. Even better, the Fullerton Deluxe S-500 receives a Plek fret dressing which optimizes the fretboard more accurately than you can achieve by hand. Giving this guitar a premium Plek treatment is just one more reason the G&L Fullerton Deluxe S-500 is such a great value.
Single-coil trio delivers amazing tone
The trio of MFD pickups in the Fullerton Deluxe S-500 is a tone-chaser's dream. Ever pushing the boundaries, Leo Fender designed the MFD with a thicker magnet and fewer coils. The result is a tighter magnetic field with an increased output that translates to big tone. This higher output doesn't compromise the classic glassy single-coil tone nor the detail in notes they are known for. Each pickup also features individually adjustable pole pieces that give you even further control on shaping the tone of these pickups. In addition to the familiar five-way pickup selector, the Fullerton Deluxe S-500 offers a mini-toggle switch to give you access to two additional pickup modes — neck plus bridge pickups, and all pickups on.
G&L Fullerton Deluxe S-500 Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:
Based on the most popular features offered by G&L's
Magnetic Field Design (MFD) single-coil pickups generate deep lows, punchy mids, and sparkly highs
Modern Classic neck profile with 9.5" fretboard radius plays fast and smooth
21 medium-jumbo frets have been Plek-dressed to create an optimal playing surface
PTB (passive treble and bass) tone controls give you high-cut and low-cut options for an endless array of tonal combinations to explore
Dual-Fulcrum vibrato designed by Leo Fender offers expressive potential with impressive tuning stability