1969 Fender Swinger – Competition Burgundy
We’re happy to have many rare Fender oddities in the shop, like this wonderfully preserved 1969 Fender Swinger in Competition Burgundy! After purchasing the company in 1965, CBS was eager to repurpose leftover bodies and parts from several models, like the DuoSonic and Musicmaster lines. They tasked Virgilio “Babe” Simoni with finding a solution. One of the results was this model, also known as the “Arrow” or “Musiclander.” It is estimated that they made about 250-300 of these in total. The Swinger was never officially featured in the Fender Catalog, and most of these guitars do not have any model name applied to the headstock. This particular guitar still maintains its sticker! The subtle blueish-purple burst on this finish is so cool with this body shape, as is the dark rosewood fretboard, pearloid pickguard, and pointed headstock.
Overall Condition: 9, light patina and some wear spots, very light weather checking
Specifications
- finish_details Competition Burgundy, Original, Great Condition with light patina, wear and subtle checking, a couple of small marks on front of body
- body_material Alder
- neck_material Maple
- fretboard_material Rosewood (Veneer)
- neck_profile Medium C
- weight 5 lbs 5 oz
- scale_length 22-1/2"
- pickup_readings N: 5.55K
- tubes
- speakers
- electronics Original, Untouched
- nut_width 1-1/2"
- hardware Original, Good Condition, light patina and swirl marks
- includes Original Black Hardshell Case with orange lining
- year
Well Strung Guitars
Upon receipt, if you are dissatisfied with your purchase, you must notify WSG within 24 hours. We will refund your money as soon as the merchandise is returned to us in the same condition as when it shipped out. The customer is responsible for all shipping, insurance, and bank fees that may be incurred throughout the return process. All returns must be packaged in the same materials that the guitar was sent out to ensure the safety of the instrument. All claims regarding loss or damage are the responsibility of the purchaser.