Newly Acquired S-500 & Older Skyhawk

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Baldy
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Newly Acquired S-500 & Older Skyhawk

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Just got this S-500 a few weeks ago. Traded in some guitars I never play. I can assure you this will get played.
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Had the Skyhawk since it was new. All original except strap locks. It needs a good cleaning and is due for a setup.
I have played it a lot. I like the 7.25" neck radius more than the larger radius necks on my other guitars.
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2 G & L guitars is not enough. Next conquest begins....
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yowhatsshakin
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Re: Newly Acquired S-500 & Older Skyhawk

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Baldy,

That is a very nice pair. Was wondering how the pups (Leo-era MFDs vs BBE-era MFDs) pups compared to your ears.
Baldy wrote:2 G & L guitars is not enough. Next conquest begins....
Oh oh. Down the slippery slope we go .... :evilgrin:

- Jos
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blargfromouterspace
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Re: Newly Acquired S-500 & Older Skyhawk

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Nice pair. It's not all that common to see an S-500 with the saddle lock bridge.
yowhatsshakin wrote:Oh oh. Down the slippery slope we go .... :evilgrin:

- Jos
It's a slippery slope, and it's a fun ride :D
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Baldy
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Re: Newly Acquired S-500 & Older Skyhawk

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yowhatsshakin wrote:Baldy,

That is a very nice pair. Was wondering how the pups (Leo-era MFDs vs BBE-era MFDs) pups compared to your ears.
Baldy wrote:2 G & L guitars is not enough. Next conquest begins....
Oh oh. Down the slippery slope we go .... :evilgrin:

- Jos

I did a quick side by side comparison in the same amp. I was surprised how different they sound. Not sure how to characterize it.
Need more time to compare.
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Re: Newly Acquired S-500 & Older Skyhawk

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Is that swamp ash w/maple top ?
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Re: Newly Acquired S-500 & Older Skyhawk

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supereiv wrote:Is that swamp ash w/maple top ?
Maple top yes. Not sure about the ash. Bought it used with no spec sheet. I'm not a very good wood grain detective.
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Re: Newly Acquired S-500 & Older Skyhawk

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Baldy wrote:
supereiv wrote:Is that swamp ash w/maple top ?
Maple top yes. Not sure about the ash. Bought it used with no spec sheet. I'm not a very good wood grain detective.
Post a photo of the back of the body. We should be able to identify the wood type. It will either be Basswood or Swamp Ash,
depending upon when it was built.

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Re: Newly Acquired S-500 & Older Skyhawk

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Photos of the back
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Re: Newly Acquired S-500 & Older Skyhawk

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Baldy wrote:Photos of the back
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Swamp Ash for sure.

Thanks for posting these photos.

Enjoy your S-500 Deluxe. :thumbup:

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