Disrupt the status quo with the Malibu Special, a small-body, short scale acoustic-electric with a comfortable feel that will encourage you to reach for new chords and melodies. Featuring solid mahogany top, back and sides, the bold style and balanced, articulate sound make the Malibu Special a natural partner on stage and in the studio. Suitable for any playing style, the mahogany neck features a comfortable, slim-taper "C"-shaped profile, inspired by Fender's electric legacy. It also includes a premium Fender- and Fishman®-designed preamp system voiced specifically for the Malibu's body shape, allowing you to reproduce the guitar's natural sound when plugged into an amplifier.
The Malibu Special's no-compromise attitude extends to its build quality, featuring quartersawn scalloped X bracing for superior resonance, an upgraded bone nut and saddle, and a tilt-back headstock for enhanced sustain. Sleek maple binding, matching maple rosette, and the 6-in-line headstock punch up the Malibu's quintessential Fender vibe. With superb playability and unique aesthetics, the Malibu Special resonates with those destined to stand out from the crowd.
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Body BackSolid Mahogany
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Body SidesSolid Mahogany
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Body TopSolid Mahogany
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Body FinishSatin
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Body ShapeMalibu
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Body BindingMaple
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RosetteMaple
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Neck MaterialMahogany
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Neck FinishSatin Urethane
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Neck ShapeSlim "C"
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Scale Length24.1" (612 mm)
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Fingerboard MaterialPau Ferro
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Fingerboard Radius15.75" (400 mm)
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Number of Frets20
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Fret Size2.4mm
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Nut MaterialBone
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Nut Width1.69" (43 mm)
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Position InlaysMaple Dots
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ControlsVolume, Bass, Treble, with Tuner and Phase Controls
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BridgeModern Viking
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Bridge PinsEbony with Mother-of-Pearl Dots
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Hardware FinishChrome
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Tuning MachinesVintage-Style
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StringsFender® Dura-Tone® 880L Coated 80/20 (.012-.052 Gauges), PN 0730880303
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Legal NoticeWARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Case/Gig BagFAS-620 Deluxe Gig Bag
Features
- Fender-exclusive Malibu body shape
- Solid mahogany top, back and sides
- Fender-exclusive Fishman pickup/preamp system
- Mahogany neck with slim-taper "C"-shaped profile; pau ferro fingerboard and bridge
- Tilt-back 6-in-line headstock
- Includes deluxe gig bag
Disrupt the status quo with the Malibu Special, a small-body, short scale acoustic-electric with a comfortable feel that will encourage you to reach for new chords and melodies. Featuring solid mahogany top, back and sides, the bold style and balanced, articulate sound make the Malibu Special a natural partner on stage and in the studio. Suitable for any playing style, the mahogany neck features a comfortable, slim-taper "C"-shaped profile, inspired by Fender's electric legacy. It also includes a premium Fender- and Fishman®-designed preamp system voiced specifically for the Malibu's body shape, allowing you to reproduce the guitar's natural sound when plugged into an amplifier.
The Malibu Special's no-compromise attitude extends to its build quality, featuring quartersawn scalloped X bracing for superior resonance, an upgraded bone nut and saddle, and a tilt-back headstock for enhanced sustain. Sleek maple binding, matching maple rosette, and the 6-in-line headstock punch up the Malibu's quintessential Fender vibe. With superb playability and unique aesthetics, the Malibu Special resonates with those destined to stand out from the crowd.
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Body BackSolid Mahogany
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Body SidesSolid Mahogany
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Body TopSolid Mahogany
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Body FinishSatin
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Body ShapeMalibu
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Body BindingMaple
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RosetteMaple
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Neck MaterialMahogany
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Neck FinishSatin Urethane
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Neck ShapeSlim "C"
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Scale Length24.1" (612 mm)
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Fingerboard MaterialPau Ferro
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Fingerboard Radius15.75" (400 mm)
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Number of Frets20
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Fret Size2.4mm
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Nut MaterialBone
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Nut Width1.69" (43 mm)
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Position InlaysMaple Dots
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ControlsVolume, Bass, Treble, with Tuner and Phase Controls
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BridgeModern Viking
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Bridge PinsEbony with Mother-of-Pearl Dots
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Hardware FinishChrome
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Tuning MachinesVintage-Style
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StringsFender® Dura-Tone® 880L Coated 80/20 (.012-.052 Gauges), PN 0730880303
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Legal NoticeWARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Case/Gig BagFAS-620 Deluxe Gig Bag
Features
- Fender-exclusive Malibu body shape
- Solid mahogany top, back and sides
- Fender-exclusive Fishman pickup/preamp system
- Mahogany neck with slim-taper "C"-shaped profile; pau ferro fingerboard and bridge
- Tilt-back 6-in-line headstock
- Includes deluxe gig bag
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