New S-500 Day

Just received this one today from Reverb. S-500 first generation body style from 1988. Really loving this guitar. It is in almost perfect condition except for a chip on the matching headstock. Only one issue that I am trouble shooting... The trem arm side of the bridge is not quite clearing the aluminum pickguard (where the trem bolt is located). Anyone else with this generation of S-500 ever have have this issue? I may just pull the guard and file down and repaint that spot if I can't get it to set far back enough to have complete clearance. Cheers all.

Such a classy and bold look

You don't see many first generation that late, congrats on a cool find!!

beautiful s-500, love the red!
i wonder if increasing the height of the bridge/tailpiece screw a little would allow it to clear the pickguard?

Gorgeous!

- Jos

beautiful s-500, love the red!
i wonder if increasing the height of the bridge/tailpiece screw a little would allow it to clear the pickguard?

+1

For setup see: Album: Owner's Manual, Version 2 (1988-2008).

Nice score!

Awesome. Thanks Craig. I will take a look at this. Probably just has a bad set up.

I've been playing this all morning. Far exceeds my expectations. A really great player and I usually don't like 7.25 radius fretboards... but this plays like butter!

That is a beauty!

y2kc

Stunning ! Great get

Good grab Sir. Love that red, so classy. Hope you can figure out that pick guard/bolt issue. I also think a proper setup to the correct specs may make a difference. Good luck and, PLAY ON!

Tom

Awesome. Thanks Craig. I will take a look at this. Probably just has a bad set up.

I've been playing this all morning. Far exceeds my expectations. A really great player and I usually don't like 7.25 radius fretboards... but this plays like butter!

FYI: G&L radius is 7.5" (1/4" wider than the Fender 7.25" radius). See: What are the USA neck size options, past and present?

Hope this helps.

Nice one - Congrats!

How does she sound??

Wow it's the one I'm dreaming for !!!

Awesome. Agree with not filing anything; prob. can raise the bridge and add neck angle through the micro tilt for the same action.

Awesome score!
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I did a complete set up today and that corrected the clearance issue. This guitar sounds and plays great. Appreciate the help all!

Awesome guitar . I’m sure it sounds ace and plays fantastically well.