Discover the Fender Malibu Player Acoustic Guitar from the California Series—designed for bold musicians seeking standout style, effortless playability, and rich, dynamic acoustic tone. This eye-catching acoustic delivers superior sound, modern comfort, and iconic Fender craftsmanship, making it the perfect choice for players who want a unique guitar that shines on stage, in the studio, and beyond.
Features
- Parlor-sized Malibu body delivers a sweet, balanced, and articulate acoustic tone.
- Solid spruce top with X-bracing provides rich resonance and dynamic response.
- Sapele back and sides enhance warmth and projection.
- Slim "C"-shaped nato neck offers comfortable playability and a short 24" scale length.
- Tilt-back 6-in-line headstock reflects Fender's iconic electric guitar heritage.
- Vintage-style tuning machines ensure smooth and accurate tuning.
- GraphTech® NuBone® nut and saddle deliver enhanced harmonic detail.
- Integrated onboard controls maintain a sleek, modern aesthetic.
- Fishman® Flex electronics with undersaddle piezo transducer provide natural amplified tone.
Specifications
General
Series: California
Orientation: Right-Hand
Color: Natural
Country of Origin: ID
Neck
Headstock: Tilt-Back Stratocaster®
Neck Material: Nato
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
Neck Shape: Slim "C"
Fingerboard Material: Walnut
Fingerboard Radius: 15.75" (400 mm)
Position Inlays: White Dot
Number of Frets: 20
Truss Rod: Modern Heel Adjust
Truss Rod Nut: 4 mm Hex
String Nut: Graph Tech® NuBone™
Nut Width: 1.69" (43 mm)
Nut Material: Graph Tech® NuBone™
Body
Body Material: Solid Spruce Top with Laminated Sapele Back and Sides
Body Finish: Gloss Poly
Body Shape: Malibu
Body Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Body Back: Sapele
Body Sides: Sapele
Body Binding: Aged White
Body Style: Malibu
Cutaway: No
Bracing: Scalloped X
Waist: 8.375" (212.7 mm)
Rosette: 2-Ring B/W/B
Sound Hole: 95 mm Diameter
Hardware
Bridge: Modern Viking
Bridge Pins: Aged White with Black Dots
Pickguard: 3-Ply Gold
Hardware Finish: Nickel
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
Strings: Fender® Dura-Tone® 880L Coated 80/20 (.012–.052 Gauges), PN 0730880303
Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
Electronics
Controls: Volume, Tone, Push Tone Knob for Phase Control
Special Electronics: Fishman® Flex