ST Style Guitar

The G&L S 500 CLF Tobacco Sunburst electric guitar is a tribute to Leo Fender’s ’70s design, delivering retro-futuristic sound and style. Featuring John R. McLaren-modified MFD pickups for smoothness and shine, this reference incorporates iconic elements like a 3-ply black pickguard and machined CLF knobs. The prototype model of this guitar, the #Project1979s500, was developed with input from fans following the CLF Research accounts on Instagram and Facebook.

ARTICLE N° 97414
  • G&L S 500 CLF Tobacco Sunburst
  • 6-string electric guitar
  • Color: Tobacco Sunburst
  • Finish: Natural Satin
  • Pickguard: 3-ply Black
  • Neck Shape: G&L Modern Classic
  • Bridge: Leo Fender-designed G&L Dual-Fulcrum Tremolo with forged brass saddles
  • Body and Top: Okoume
  • Neck: Hard Maple
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Nut: 100% Natural Bone
  • Construction: Bolt-on
  • Scale: 25.5" (648 mm)
  • Nut Width: 1.67" (43 mm)
  • Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Number of Frets: 22
  • Fret Type: Nickel Medium Jumbo
  • Tuning: Kluson Vintage
  • Pickups: G&L MFD Single Coil Pickups designed by Leo Fender
  • Tuning Keys: Custom G&L "Ultra-Lite" with tapered aluminum string rods
  • Controls: 5-way pickup selector, volume, treble, bass (PTB system), mini toggle switch allows additional pickup combinations, neck+bridge or all three pickups together.
  • G&L Deluxe gig bag
With its Tobacco Sunburst color, the G&L S 500 CLF is a 6-string electric guitar that impresses with the excellence of its components and the attention paid to every detail.

Thanks to the choice of okoume for the body and the table, this reference benefits from a pleasant lightness while producing a warm resonance. The natural satin finish accentuates the beauty of the Tobacco Sunburst. This model provides a pleasant grip and a soft texture.

The neck, in hard maple, is distinguished by its G&L Modern Classic shape. It combines comfort and performance to the great delight of guitarists. Its rosewood fingerboard is embellished with 22 medium jumbo nickel frets. Designed to facilitate fluid bends and ensure an extremely precise response, these frets optimize the playability of the guitar.

The 648 mm scale length combined with a 241 mm radius guarantees unparalleled handling.

Electronically, this model is equipped with G&L MFD single coil pickups, designed by Leo Fender himself. These devices ensure a faithful and dynamic replication of the sound. You will notice great clarity and precise response.

With the PTB system, you benefit from a 5-way pickup selector as well as volume, treble and bass controls. This configuration offers extensive sonic flexibility.

The addition of a mini-toggle switch offers increased flexibility by allowing the integration of additional pickup combinations.

The G&L Dual-Fulcrum vibrato bridge with forged brass saddles guarantees stability and tuning precision. The G&L Custom “Ultra-Lite” tuning keys with tapered aluminum string rods guarantee exemplary tuning stability.

The G&L Deluxe gig bag provides adequate protection for transport and storage.
Body shape
 ST-shape
Color
 Tobacco, Sunburst
Finish
 Satin
Number of strings
 6
Number of frets
 22
Pickup setup
 SSS
Body
 Solid body
Body material
 Okoume
Neck material
 Maple
Fingerboard material
 Rosewood
Nut width
 43,00 mm (1,693")
Fingerboard radius
 241 mm (9,50")
Tremolo
 Dual-Fulcrum Leo Fender-designed
Instrument size
 4/4, standard
Scale length
 648 mm (25,50")
Type of tuners
 Locking
Case or cover included
 Gigbag
Top material
 Okoumous
Pickup type
 Passives
Electronic
 Passive
Construction
 Bolt-on neck
Pickguard color
 Black