NEW Fender Swingers from Fender Japan!!!

[Zemfira]

Something new once again from Fender Japan but this time it isn't just a new colour or some strange pickup config...

The Swinger was originally an attempt by CBS (which had bought the company in 1965) to extract cash from inventory by combining unused bodies from the failed Fender Bass V with parts from the Fender Musicmaster.

They feature a 24" scale, and a single mustang pickup in the neck (much like a Musicmaster)


I think personally this is a great sign of things to come from fender and their limited runs.
Here's hoping we see another Bass VI reissue or maybe a reissue of the Fender Maverick

[Zemfira]

Spec list courtesy of Ikebe
Series: Swinger
Body Material: Basswood
Body Finish: Lacquer
Neck: Maple, “C” Shape
Neck Finish: Lacquer
Fingerboard: Rosewood, 7.25” Radius (184.1 mm)
Frets: 22, Vintage
Position Inlays: Pealoid Dot
Nut (Material/Width): Bone, 1.575” (40 mm)
Tuning Machines: Chrome Die-Cast
Scale Length: 24” (610 mm)
Bridge: 3-Saddle Swinger Bridge
Pickguard: 3-Ply White Pearloid
Pickups: Single-coil Mustang
Pickup Switching: None
Configuration: S
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Control Knobs: Black Plastic
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
Source: https://www.ikebe-gakki.com/ec/pro/disp/1/653970

[Pacafeliz]

NICE!!!
BUT how can they put 9er strings on this baby scale?!

[Zemfira]

how can they put 9er strings on this baby scale?!

I noticed that too, absolute madness!!!

[RIORIO]

This is so amazing

[debudavid]

Love it!

[Steadyriot.]

I love it

[edit]
WAIT THIS MEANS THEY'RE MAKING MUSICMASTER BRIDGES AGAIN

[BearBoy]

They've also got SS versions:









Series: Swinger
Body Material: Basswood
Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
Neck: Maple, "C" Shape
Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
Fingerboard: Rosewood, 9.5 "Radius (241 mm)
Frets: 22, Wide Fret
Position Inlays: White Dot
Nut (Material / Width): Bone, 1.575 "(40 mm)
Tuning Machines: Chrome Die-Cast
Scale Length: 24 "(610 mm)
Bridge: 3-Saddle Swinger Bridge
Pickups: Single-coil Mustang
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Configuration: SS
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Control Knobs: Black Plastic
Hardware Finish: Nickel / Chrome
Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)

[BearBoy]

Link to the Fender website (you'll probably have to change region):

https://shop.fender.com/ja-JP/search?q= ... lang=ja_JP

[JVG]

Very interesting, and surprising. I think it’s great - the swinger body shape is really cool (the headstock not so much). Alder would have been preferable, but i’m sure they will be nice guitars anyway.



J.

[Zemfira]

They've also got SS versions:

Great spot! I didn't catch those
Also this Burgundy Mist!!!!

[loveinathens]

What a great time for offsets damn

[Zemfira]

I think it’s great - the swinger body shape is really cool (the headstock not so much).

I get how its not necessarily for everyone (myself included) but I really appreciate Fender keeping it true to the original since, to my knowledge, there aren't any other reissues other than these

[loveinathens]

I think it’s great - the swinger body shape is really cool (the headstock not so much).

I get how its not necessarily for everyone (myself included) but I really appreciate Fender keeping it true to the original since, to my knowledge, there aren't any other reissues other than these

Unless you count that small Eastwood run from a while back. I think 2017?

[thenewromance]

how can they put 9er strings on this baby scale?!

I noticed that too, absolute madness!!!

They put them on everything in the factory, don't they?