Fender Malibu Player

PLAY SOMETHING DIFFERENT

True creativity requires something new, something like the inspiring sound and feel of the Malibu Player. The exclusive small-body shape’s short scale gives it a slightly “slinkier” feel, encouraging you to reach for new chords and melodies. It looks as stunning as it sounds, with a gloss metallic solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides, as well as a matching painted 6-in-line headstock and crème binding giving it a shot of electrifying attitude. The bold style and balanced, articulate sound make the Malibu Player a natural partner on stage and in the studio.

The same no-compromise attitude that gives the Malibu Player its uniquely killer vibe extends to every aspect of its construction. It features optimized bracing for reduced mass and superior resonance, a Graph Tech® NuBone® nut and saddle for greater sustain and a Fishman® preamp system that makes it easy to plug in without sacrificing the guitar's natural sound. The lightweight mahogany neck features a comfortable, easy-to-play, slim-taper "C"-shaped profile suitable for any playing style, and its walnut fingerboard and bridge further augment this instrument's vibrant tone. With superb playability, distinctive looks and unmistakable Fender vibe, the Malibu Player is an instrument for a new generation of fearless players.

FEATURES

• Fender-exclusive Malibu body shape
• Fishman® pickup/preamp system
• Painted solid spruce top; painted mahogany back and sides
• Mahogany neck with slim-taper "C"-shaped profile; walnut fingerboard and bridge
• Matching painted 6-in-line Strat headstock

UNIQUE FENDER BODY SHAPE

This guitar's unique body shape is a Fender exclusive which was first introduced in 1965 and offers a vintage-inspired look with modern tonal characteristics.

SOLID SPRUCE TOP

The soundboard provides the most important tonal element of an acoustic guitar. Spruce is the standard choice, as few woods can beat its strength, sound, and dynamic range. Solid spruce tops are known for opening up and sounding better over time.

FISHMAN PREAMP AND TUNER

A Fishman CD-1 pickup/preamp system includes a variety of onboard controls for amplifying your acoustic instrument without compromising its pure, rich, and resonant tone. It also features a convenient built-in tuner.

6-IN-LINE HEADSTOCK

The Strat-style 6-in-line headstock imparts Fender’s rock-and-roll attitude into this acoustic-electric instrument.

SLIM-TAPER "C"-SHAPED MAHOGANY NECK

The supremely comfortable slim-taper "C"-shaped mahogany neck will feel familiar to electric players and is also suited to acoustic players looking for a slimmer neck.

WALNUT FINGERBOARD AND BRIDGE

With its pleasingly dark look, smooth feel and vibrant tone, walnut is an excellent tonewood for crafting quality acoustic instrument bridges and fingerboards.

Specification
Series:   California

Body:   Solid Spruce Top with Laminated Mahogany Back and Sides
Body Finish:   Gloss Poly
Body Shape:   Malibu

Neck Material:   Mahogany
Neck Finish:   Satin
Neck Shape:   Slim "C"
Scale Length:   24.1" (612 mm)
Fingerboard:   Walnut
Fingerboard Radius:   15.75" (400 mm)
Number of Frets:   20
String Nut:   Graph Tech® NuBone™
Nut Width:   1.69" (43 mm)
Position Inlays:   Dot

Controls:   Volume, Bass, Treble
Bridge:   Modern Viking
Hardware Finish:   Chrome
Tuning Machines:   Sealed Nickel
Pickguard:   3-Ply Gold

Strings:   Fender® Dura-Tone® Coated 80/20 Bronze (.012-.052 Gauge)

Dimensions:   6.00x15.50x42.75 IN
Weight:   7.55 LB