Tribute S-500 9 or 12 inch neck radius?
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Tribute S-500 9 or 12 inch neck radius?
Hi,
I'm planning to purchase a Tribute S-500 blueburst. Some internet deals state a 9 inch neck radius, while on the G&L website the
model is spec'ed with a 12 inch neck radius.
So, I wonder if some earlier models that are still in stock really have a 9 inch neck, or if that is just an error. If it's an error, a lot of
guitar web shops have this error... anybody know for sure? Anybody who has a Tribute with a 9 inch neck?
Thanks!
Andrej
I'm planning to purchase a Tribute S-500 blueburst. Some internet deals state a 9 inch neck radius, while on the G&L website the
model is spec'ed with a 12 inch neck radius.
So, I wonder if some earlier models that are still in stock really have a 9 inch neck, or if that is just an error. If it's an error, a lot of
guitar web shops have this error... anybody know for sure? Anybody who has a Tribute with a 9 inch neck?
Thanks!
Andrej
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Re: Tribute S-500 9 or 12 inch neck radius?
the asat specials and classics are 9', but the legacy, comanche, s500 are 12 as far as i kniow.
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Re: Tribute S-500 9 or 12 inch neck radius?
Yes, the Tribute S-500 will have the 12" radius.louis cyfer wrote:the asat specials and classics are 9', but the legacy, comanche, s500 are 12 as far as i kniow.
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Re: Tribute S-500 9 or 12 inch neck radius?
Thanks Craig, However, I knew already that the current ones come with a 12" radius. My question is if any earlier models came withCraig wrote: Yes, the Tribute S-500 will have the 12" radius.
a 9" neck radius. Specifically, if it's possible that some dealers are selling old stock but new guitars with a 9" radius.
Thx
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See What is the new Tribute series which G&L announced in 2003?fretnoise wrote:Thanks Craig, However, I knew already that the current ones come with a 12" radius. My question is if any earlier models came withCraig wrote: Yes, the Tribute S-500 will have the 12" radius.
a 9" neck radius. Specifically, if it's possible that some dealers are selling old stock but new guitars with a 9" radius.
Thx
Andrej
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Still not a definite answerCraig wrote: See What is the new Tribute series which G&L announced in 2003?
But looks like there's a small chance that the Tribute S-500 ever had a 9" neck radius. What surprises me is that a lot of
sellers/reviewers on the internet state a 9" radius...
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The 2003 through current MIK and MII Tribute S-500 models have always come with a 12" radius neck. What in that postfretnoise wrote:Still not a definite answerCraig wrote: See What is the new Tribute series which G&L announced in 2003?
But looks like there's a small chance that the Tribute S-500 ever had a 9" neck radius. What surprises me is that a lot of
sellers/reviewers on the internet state a 9" radius...
I pointed you to gives the impression otherwise?
Necks:
S-500 and Legacy have 1 5/8" width and 12" radius.
ASAT Classic and ASAT Special have 1 5/8" and 9" radius.
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Re: Tribute S-500 9 or 12 inch neck radius?
I inferred that this post only applied to MIK, as it was written in 2003, before the move to Indonesia. Could not find any infoCraig wrote: The 2003 through current MIK and MII Tribute S-500 models have always come with a 12" radius neck. What in that post
I pointed you to gives the impression otherwise?
for MII in there.
I've found a post on ebay for a new Tribute S-500 and the author claims a 9" radius. Another seller also claims a 9" radius but wasn't
100% sure...
So I can assume they got it wrong?
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Yes, the ebay posts are incorrect (if they have the stock neck with the S-500 decal on headstock).fretnoise wrote:I inferred that this post only applied to MIK, as it was written in 2003, before the move to Indonesia. Could not find any infoCraig wrote: The 2003 through current MIK and MII Tribute S-500 models have always come with a 12" radius neck. What in that post
I pointed you to gives the impression otherwise?
for MII in there.
I've found a post on ebay for a new Tribute S-500 and the author claims a 9" radius. Another seller also claims a 9" radius but wasn't
100% sure...
So I can assume they got it wrong?
The switch to the Indonesian factory did not change the neck radius specs. See, Why the change in manufacturing location for the Tributes?
Hope this helps.
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Re: Tribute S-500 9 or 12 inch neck radius?
Just got an answer from the ebay seller, after I've asked him to verify/confirm his specs. His reply:Craig wrote: Yes, the ebay posts are incorrect (if they have the stock neck with the S-500 decal on headstock).
Headstock shows "G&L" in big letters and "TRIBUTE SERIES" in smaller font below it, plus theEbay seller wrote: They have made both 9" and 12" This legacy S-500 is 9" The regular S-500 are mostly 12"
Some of the Legacy S-500 are both 9 and 12 The brand new ones seem to be 12 The one I have is a new old stock
big "S-500".
He seems very confident...
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i would not be confident in that sellers opinion, when he calls it a "legacy s-500". there is no such thing.fretnoise wrote:Just got an answer from the ebay seller, after I've asked him to verify/confirm his specs. His reply:Craig wrote: Yes, the ebay posts are incorrect (if they have the stock neck with the S-500 decal on headstock).Headstock shows "G&L" in big letters and "TRIBUTE SERIES" in smaller font below it, plus theEbay seller wrote: They have made both 9" and 12" This legacy S-500 is 9" The regular S-500 are mostly 12"
Some of the Legacy S-500 are both 9 and 12 The brand new ones seem to be 12 The one I have is a new old stock
big "S-500".
He seems very confident...
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Yeah, I know. But he's not the only one who claims having a Tribute S-500 with a 9" neck radius. I'm not even sure if I wouldlouis cyfer wrote:
i would not be confident in that sellers opinion, when he calls it a "legacy s-500". there is no such thing.
rather have 9" over 12"... just trying to get to the bottom of this.
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Re: Tribute S-500 9 or 12 inch neck radius?
Hey Craig,Craig wrote:[
The switch to the Indonesian factory did not change the neck radius specs.
in October 2010 you wrote the following:
Some time in late 2008 or early 2009, the neck radius was changed to 9" for all of the Tribute models built in Indonesia.
(click to go to that post)
Sorry for being such a hard ass
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Oh man, this is getting bad: two brain-farts in the last two weeks.fretnoise wrote:Hey Craig,Craig wrote:[
The switch to the Indonesian factory did not change the neck radius specs.
in October 2010 you wrote the following:
Some time in late 2008 or early 2009, the neck radius was changed to 9" for all of the Tribute models built in Indonesia.
(click to go to that post)
Sorry for being such a hard ass
I will need to find out when they changed back to the 12" radius on the Tribute Legacy, S-500, and Comanche
models.
Thanks for pointing out that post and I will be updating the info in the G&L Knowledgebase once I get all the
detailed changes.
You might ask the eBay seller what the first four digits of the serial number is, as that will tell you the built year and month.
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So they started with 12", changed to 9", and then back to 12" Confusing!Craig wrote: Thanks for pointing out that post and I will be updating the info in the G&L Knowledgebase once I get all the
detailed changes.
You might ask the eBay seller what the first four digits of the serial number is, as that will tell you the built year and month.
The ebay seller swapped the MFD pickups for Seymour Duncans, so I'm not interested anymore. I'm looking for a Tribute S-500 Blueburst with
Rosewood fingerboard and 9" neck radius... maybe a 12" is actually better, but what do I know...
Cheers,
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Yes, it is quite confusing and I hope to atleast document these changes in one place in the G&L Knowledgebase.fretnoise wrote:So they started with 12", changed to 9", and then back to 12" Confusing!Craig wrote: Thanks for pointing out that post and I will be updating the info in the G&L Knowledgebase once I get all the
detailed changes.
You might ask the eBay seller what the first four digits of the serial number is, as that will tell you the built year and month.
The ebay seller swapped the MFD pickups for Seymour Duncans, so I'm not interested anymore. I'm looking for a Tribute S-500 Blueburst with
Rosewood fingerboard and 9" neck radius... maybe a 12" is actually better, but what do I know...
Cheers,
-Andrej
Regarding the pickup change, that might explain why he called it a Legacy S-500.
Good luck on your search!
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Re: Tribute S-500 9 or 12 inch neck radius?
i've been looking at that same listing, wondering where he got the Legacy S500 from, too. lol
andrej, it looks like we want the same guitar (though i'm hoping to find a decent deal on a used USA model - and hoping my hvac system holds up so i don't have to spend the tax refund on something as frivolous as heating and air conditioning so i CAN get the usa model! ) here's hoping you find what you're looking for!
jason
andrej, it looks like we want the same guitar (though i'm hoping to find a decent deal on a used USA model - and hoping my hvac system holds up so i don't have to spend the tax refund on something as frivolous as heating and air conditioning so i CAN get the usa model! ) here's hoping you find what you're looking for!
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Hey Jason,jking wrote: andrej, it looks like we want the same guitar (though i'm hoping to find a decent deal on a used USA model - and hoping my hvac system holds up so i don't have to spend the tax refund on something as frivolous as heating and air conditioning so i CAN get the usa model! ) here's hoping you find what you're looking for!
jason
don't chase the same model as I am, it's difficult enough already to find one as it is
heard from a big music store here that G&L will be phasing out the Blueburst Tribute S-500 alltogether. Shux. Some shops still have the
maple neck version in stock, but looks like the rosewood neck is not available anymore.
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that's, unfortunately, what i've been finding, too... and i much prefer the look and sound of the rosewood fretboard. ah well, just have to use that info with my wife so she knows it's not just me wanting one, it's a matter availablity! lol
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Re: Tribute S-500 9 or 12 inch neck radius?
Hey Guys, newby here. I just picked up a 2008 Indo made Tribute Commanche. Neck radius looks like 12 inches to me. Was doing basic intonation and setup on the saddles last night.Yes, it is quite confusing and I hope to atleast document these changes in one place in the G&L Knowledgebase.
Regarding the pickup change, that might explain why he called it a Legacy S-500.
Did this question ever get solved? Thanks
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I have not had the time to research my past emails (archived on a backup disk) to put together abeyond7chords wrote:Hey Guys, newby here. I just picked up a 2008 Indo made Tribute Commanche. Neck radius looks like 12 inches to me. Was doing basic intonation and setup on the saddles last night.Yes, it is quite confusing and I hope to atleast document these changes in one place in the G&L Knowledgebase.
Regarding the pickup change, that might explain why he called it a Legacy S-500.
Did this question ever get solved? Thanks
knowledgebase document detailing the neck radius change history. The main G&L website does
have the current neck specs for all Tribute models.
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