New MIJ Swingers

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New MIJ Swingers

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Saw these over on *amber*

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Specs:

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)

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There's loads of them :shock:

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Specs for the SS version:

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)
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Seems odd they'd have different fingerboard specs?

Poor quality Google translate of some of the blurb:
Fender Made In Japan Swinger

In 1969 it is only slightly produced in USA factory, is now Swinger, which has been a collector's item, played a revival of the miracle in the MADE IN JAPAN line. Welcomed Mr. Yoshio Nomura supervision, analysis of the 69 years made the actual machine of the person owned, was revived in modern while also adding new elements.

Innovative body shape of the design, Swinger Bridge is intact, employs a 610 mm short scale neck of 22 fret specification. A single-coil pickup equipped with 2 groups, has become a specification that can respond to a wider range of music. The color variations 5 colors by Nomura Mr. select. Like the original, "Swinger" logo on the head stock comes as stickers instead of printing.

MADE IN will be the first in JAPAN Swinger, a combination that no one expected to be realized. It is a new product of all of the guitar fan attention.
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You'll probably have to set your region to Japan or it'll default back to your home country.
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Post by Bacchus »

I think it's good that fender are bringing back older interesting designs, but I don't know why this one. These were shite the first time round, no?
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Would prefer equivalent DuoSonic but I guess they're relying on hype and novelty at this point.
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I bet they're discontinued before I build mine...

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They just have no idea that they have no idea
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Some old curmudgeons wrote:Bah humbug
Bit surprised at the collective "meh" towards these. I think they look ace.

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BearBoy wrote:
Some old curmudgeons wrote:Bah humbug
Bit surprised at the collective "meh" towards these. I think they look ace.
I think they’re cool as fuck. And a great choice for a zany reissue. If they’d been squiers, I’d be ordering one now. Hopefully they’ll go on super discount.
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I'd like one in gold sparkle.
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The bottom red one appeals to me
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And they have actually reissued the original Duo bridge
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things are fucking gross. should be left in the past.
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They’re an oddball thing, and I echo the sentiment of wishing they were squiers. Having to order it from Fender Japan and shipped to the east coast is a dealbreaker I think.
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Doog wrote:Would prefer equivalent DuoSonic but I guess they're relying on hype and novelty at this point.
If they’re gonna bring back any of those crazy designs I’d rather have the Performer. Those wonky pickups look cool as hell
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They're cool looking, but I expect them to be super light toyish things. There's already the Squier Mustang HH and the Fender Duo-Sonics for that type of thing.
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Fakir Mustache wrote:They're cool looking, but I expect them to be super light toyish things. There's already the Squier Mustang HH and the Fender Duo-Sonics for that type of thing.
The original is super light and toyish. But it's also 22.5" scale and these are 24". The question is; are they scaled up or is the body the original size?
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Post by robroe »

Why do some have a switch and some do not have a switch.

How soon can I order this fucking bridge instead of building my own
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