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Malibu Player
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Malibu Player
Malibu Player
Model #:
0970722505
Regular price
$399.99
Regular price
$399.99
$399.99
Sale price
Unit price
per
- Fender Malibu parlor body shape
- Solid spruce top, sapele back and sides
- Slim "C"-shape neck with tilt-back 6-in-line headstock
- Fishman® Flex electronics with undersaddle piezo transducer
- Short 24" scale length
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Summary
Overview
Play Something Different
Inspired by the iconic designs of Fender electric guitars, California Player acoustics evoke the west coast spirit of adventure and freedom, inviting musicians to explore their individual creativity and disrupt the status quo.
Crafted with an X-braced solid spruce top and sapele back and sides, the compact parlor-sized body of the Malibu Player produces a sweet, articulate voice that encourages players to reach for new chords and melodies. The nato neck is designed with an easy-to-play slim "C"-shaped profile, a short 24" scale length, and a tilt-back 6-in-line headstock for a distinctive look born from Fender's electric guitar DNA. Other notable details include vintage-style tuning machines for smooth, accurate tuning, a GraphTech® NuBone® nut and saddle for detailed harmonic character. With elegantly integrated controls for a sleek, modern look, the onboard Fishman® Flex preamp system allows faithful reproduction of the guitar's natural sound when plugged into an amplifier or recording device.
Bold, eye-catching and unique, California Series instruments make no compromises, balancing effortless playability, superior sound, and standout style for those who aspire to play something different.
Crafted with an X-braced solid spruce top and sapele back and sides, the compact parlor-sized body of the Malibu Player produces a sweet, articulate voice that encourages players to reach for new chords and melodies. The nato neck is designed with an easy-to-play slim "C"-shaped profile, a short 24" scale length, and a tilt-back 6-in-line headstock for a distinctive look born from Fender's electric guitar DNA. Other notable details include vintage-style tuning machines for smooth, accurate tuning, a GraphTech® NuBone® nut and saddle for detailed harmonic character. With elegantly integrated controls for a sleek, modern look, the onboard Fishman® Flex preamp system allows faithful reproduction of the guitar's natural sound when plugged into an amplifier or recording device.
Bold, eye-catching and unique, California Series instruments make no compromises, balancing effortless playability, superior sound, and standout style for those who aspire to play something different.
Overview
Features
- Fender Malibu parlor body shape
- Solid spruce top, sapele back and sides
- Slim "C"-shape neck with tilt-back 6-in-line headstock
- Fishman® Flex electronics with undersaddle piezo transducer
- Short 24" scale length
Specs
Accessories
Body
Body
Solid Spruce Top with Laminated Sapele Back and Sides
Body Back
Sapele
Body Binding
Aged White
Body Finish
Satin
Body Material
Solid Spruce Top with Laminated Sapele Back and Sides
Body Shape
Malibu
Body Sides
Sapele
Body Style
Malibu
Body Top
Solid Sitka Spruce
Bracing
Scalloped X
Cutaway
No
Rosette
2-Ring B/W/B
Sound Hole
95mm Diameter Soundhole
Waist
8.375" (212.7mm)
Electronics
Controls
Volume, Tone, Push Tone Knob For Phase Control
Special Electronics
Fishman® Flex
General
Color
Olympic White
Orientation
Right-Hand
Product Name
Malibu Player, Walnut Fingerboard, Tortoiseshell Pickguard, Olympic White
Series
California
Hardware
Bridge
Modern Viking
Bridge Pins
Aged White with Black Dots
Hardware Finish
Nickel
Pickguard
3-Ply Tortoiseshell
Strap Buttons
Vintage-Style
Strings
Fender® Dura-Tone® 880L Coated 80/20 (.012-.052 Gauges), PN 0730880303
Tuning Machines
Vintage-Style
Measurements
Body Depth
3.58" to 4.17" (91 mm-106 mm)
Body Length
17.875" (454 mm)
Fret Size
2.4mm
Lower Bout
13.58" (345mm)
Scale Length
24.1" (612 mm)
Upper Bout
9.84" (25 cm)
Miscellaneous
Commodity Code
9207901000
Neck
Fingerboard Material
Walnut
Fingerboard Radius
15.75" (400 mm)
Headstock
Tilt-Back Stratocaster®
Neck Finish
Satin Urethane
Neck Material
Nato
Neck Shape
Slim "C"
Number of Frets
20
Nut Material
Graph Tech® NuBone™
Nut Width
1.69" (43 mm)
Position Inlays
White Dot
String Nut
Graph Tech® NuBone™
Truss Rod
Modern Heel Adjust
Truss Rod Nut
4 mm Hex
Specs
Accessories
Recommened Gig Bag
FAC610 Classical Guitar Gig Bag, P/N 0991462206 (Not Included)
Truss Rod Wrench
4 mm Hex (Allen)
Body
Body
Solid Spruce Top with Laminated Sapele Back and Sides
Body Back
Sapele
Body Binding
Aged White
Body Finish
Gloss Poly
Body Material
Solid Spruce Top with Laminated Sapele Back and Sides
Body Shape
Malibu
Body Sides
Sapele
Body Style
Malibu
Body Top
Solid Sitka Spruce
Bracing
Scalloped X
Cutaway
No
Rosette
2-Ring B/W/B
Sound Hole
95mm Diameter Soundhole
Waist
8.375" (212.7mm)
Electronics
Controls
Volume, Tone, Push Tone Knob For Phase Control
Special Electronics
Fishman® Flex
General
Color
Natural
Orientation
Right-Hand
Product Name
Malibu Player, Walnut Fingerboard, Gold Pickguard, Natural
Series
California
Hardware
Bridge
Modern Viking
Bridge Pins
Aged White with Black Dots
Hardware Finish
Nickel
Pickguard
3-Ply Gold
Strap Buttons
Vintage-Style
Strings
Fender® Dura-Tone® 880L Coated 80/20 (.012-.052 Gauges), PN 0730880303
Tuning Machines
Vintage-Style
Measurements
Body Depth
3.58" to 4.17" (91 mm-106 mm)
Body Length
17.875" (454 mm)
Fret Size
2.4mm
Lower Bout
13.58" (345mm)
Scale Length
24.1" (612 mm)
Upper Bout
9.84" (25 cm)
Miscellaneous
Commodity Code
9207901000
Neck
Fingerboard Material
Walnut
Fingerboard Radius
15.75" (400 mm)
Headstock
Tilt-Back Stratocaster®
Neck Finish
Satin Urethane
Neck Material
Nato
Neck Shape
Slim "C"
Number of Frets
20
Nut Material
Graph Tech® NuBone™
Nut Width
1.69" (43 mm)
Position Inlays
White Dot
String Nut
Graph Tech® NuBone™
Truss Rod
Modern Heel Adjust
Truss Rod Nut
4 mm Hex
Specs
Accessories
Recommened Gig Bag
FAC610 Classical Guitar Gig Bag, P/N 0991462206 (Not Included)
Truss Rod Wrench
4 mm Hex (Allen)
Body
Body
Solid Spruce Top with Laminated Sapele Back and Sides
Body Back
Sapele
Body Binding
Aged White
Body Finish
Satin
Body Material
Solid Spruce Top with Laminated Sapele Back and Sides
Body Shape
Malibu
Body Sides
Sapele
Body Style
Malibu
Body Top
Solid Sitka Spruce
Bracing
Scalloped X
Cutaway
No
Rosette
2-Ring B/W/B
Sound Hole
95mm Diameter Soundhole
Waist
8.375" (212.7mm)
Electronics
Controls
Volume, Tone, Push Tone Knob For Phase Control
Special Electronics
Fishman® Flex
General
Color
Fiesta Red
Orientation
Right-Hand
Product Name
Malibu Player, Walnut Fingerboard, White Pickguard, Fiesta Red
Series
California
Hardware
Bridge
Modern Viking
Bridge Pins
Aged White with Black Dots
Hardware Finish
Nickel
Pickguard
3-Ply White
Strap Buttons
Vintage-Style
Strings
Fender® Dura-Tone® 880L Coated 80/20 (.012-.052 Gauges), PN 0730880303
Tuning Machines
Vintage-Style
Measurements
Body Depth
3.58" to 4.17" (91 mm-106 mm)
Body Length
17.875" (454 mm)
Fret Size
2.4mm
Lower Bout
13.58" (345mm)
Scale Length
24.1" (612 mm)
Upper Bout
9.84" (25 cm)
Miscellaneous
Commodity Code
9207901000
Neck
Fingerboard Material
Walnut
Fingerboard Radius
15.75" (400 mm)
Headstock
Tilt-Back Stratocaster®
Neck Finish
Satin Urethane
Neck Material
Nato
Neck Shape
Slim "C"
Number of Frets
20
Nut Material
Graph Tech® NuBone™
Nut Width
1.69" (43 mm)
Position Inlays
White Dot
String Nut
Graph Tech® NuBone™
Truss Rod
Modern Heel Adjust
Truss Rod Nut
4 mm Hex
Highlights
Unique Fender Body Shape
A refined and modernized evolution of the historical 1960s model, the Malibu is a proprietary Fender design whose compact parlor-sized shape and articulate voice is well-suited for many musical styles and players.
Solid Spruce Top
An acoustic guitar’s top is a key contributing component to its production of tone, and a solid top provides optimal resonance, volume and dynamic range. Spruce is a popular wood choice for its clear articulation, nuanced character and tonal versatility.
Fishman Preamp System
With a sleek, streamlined look and a pure acoustic voice, the onboard Fishman® Flex electronics provide intuitive volume and tone controls for dialing in natural amplified tone and a phase control for combatting feedback.
Tilt-Back 6-in-line Headstock
A tilt-back headstock design optimizes the break angle of the strings over the nut, creating singing sustain and rich resonance.
Slim "C"-Shaped Neck
The slim “C”-shaped neck profile is inspired by Fender electric guitars, offering superior hand comfort thanks to its consistently shallow depth and rounded fingerboard edges.
Short 24" Scale Length
A short scale length (the distance from the nut to the bridge) creates a low string tension for reduced hand fatigue, ideal for guitarists of any level seeking hours of comfortable play.
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