Java Swing MVC

It is said that the MVC in SWING is really MV/C. What this means it that most SWING components (Views) are pre-coupled with a default Model. The programmer only needs to add a Controller (EventListener) to it, to get it to a workable state.

While this is true for most cases, but usually only for simpler components, like JButton etc. The more complex components, like JTable, JTree or JList, require you to provide them with your own custom Model to get them to a fully functional state.

Reference: http://compsci.ca/v3/viewtopic.php?t=11199