Fender Swinger/Musiclander 1969
The Fender Swinger (also known as the Fender Musiclander and Fender Arrow – as the “Swinger” emblem is usually missing from the headstock) was a short-lived electric guitar model released by Fender in 1969. Estimates of the model’s total production number range from 250 to 600 made. The Swinger was an attempt by CBS (which had bought the company in 1965) to extract cash from inventory by combining unused bodies from the Duo-Sonic II and the failed Fender Bass V with parts from the Fender Musicmaster. The routing beneath the pickguard differs between instruments made from a Duo-Sonic II or Bass V. Bodies made from the Duo-Sonic II have no comfort cuts and a shorter bottom horn. As the Swinger was built using parts that were surplus, the individual components may be older than the guitar. For example, the neck may be date-stamped 1966. All Swingers were assembled in 1969.
-Original finish in good condition. Scratches, dings and wear throughout body.
-Original frets with mild wear
-Original tuners function
-Original electronics in good working order
-Additional string tree was added on headstock (under D & G strings).
-Comes with hardshell case.
