This guitar features a 1966 neck and 1969-dated pickups, identifying it as a 1969 model.

Among Fender's lineup—known for having fewer sharp contours compared to Gibson—this model stands out with its strikingly angular design.
The headstock bears a Swinger decal, and its unique shape makes it easy to see why it's sometimes referred to as the “Arrow.”
Many are familiar with the backstory of this rare model, but it truly reflects Fender’s adventurous spirit and willingness to experiment with bold, innovative designs.

All parts are original except for the replaced pots, making this a well-preserved and mostly original vintage piece.

The neck features a 22.5-inch scale with 21 frets, the same configuration found on short-scale models like the Musicmaster and Duo-Sonic.
With a single front pickup, it plays and feels closer to a Musicmaster.
The A-width neck provides smooth, effortless playability.

In recent years, short-scale Fenders like the Musicmaster have grown in popularity.
Despite having only a single pickup, this guitar is impressively versatile—great for clean rhythm work, as well as crunchy lead tones.

Both the body and neck exhibit fine weather checking, enhancing its classic vintage vibe.
There are minor play-related scratches, but for a guitar that’s over 50 years old, it remains in very good condition.
Approximately 90% of the frets remain, and the neck is straight with no signs of warping or twisting.
The truss rod functions smoothly in both directions, and the electronics are in solid working order, with no scratchy pots.

Includes a non-original hard case.
Note: Two pots have been replaced.

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Listed10 months ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • Swinger (Arrow, Musiclander)
Categories
Year
  • 1969
Made In
  • United States
Series
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Maple
Color Family
  • Red
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Body Material
  • Alder
Scale Length
  • 22.5"
Pickup Configuration
  • S
Model Family
Offset Body
  • Offset Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • String-Through
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Number of Frets
  • 21

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