Case/Gig Bag
FAS-620 Deluxe Gig Bag
Truss Rod Wrench
4 mm Hex (Allen)
Malibu™ Special
Regular price
$477.74
Regular price
$734.99
$477.74
Sale price
Unit price
per
35% Off
Malibu™ Special
Malibu™ Special
Regular price
$477.74
Regular price
$734.99
$477.74
Sale price
Unit price
per
35% Off
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Details
Summary
Overview
California Special models represent the evolution and refinement of modern Fender acoustics, mixing iconic Fender electric playability with all-solid wood construction and best-in-class electronics. A crossroads of past, present, and future, these instruments truly resonate differently.
Crafted with an X-braced solid okoume top and solid okoume back and sides, the compact parlor-sized body of the Malibu™ Special produces a voice that's impressively articulate, punchy, and delicate, while offering superior comfort for hours of creativity. The 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 maple rosette and body binding for an upscale look, and a bone nut and saddle for rich harmonic character. Designed for the performer, the Fishman® Flex Body preamp system blends an undersaddle piezo and internal body transducer to allow faithful and reliable reproduction of the guitar's natural sound when plugged into an amplifier, PA system 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 okoume top, back and sides
- Slim and comfortable "C"-shape neck with tilt-back 6-in-line headstock
- Fishman® Flex Body electronics with undersaddle piezo and internal body transducer
- Short 24" scale length
- Deluxe Gig Bag
Accessories
Body
Body
Solid Okoume
Body Back
Solid Okoume
Body Binding
Maple
Body Finish
Satin
Body Material
Solid Okoume
Body Shape
Malibu™
Body Sides
Solid Okoume
Body Style
Malibu
Body Top
Solid Okoume
Cutaway
No
Rosette
Maple
Waist
8.375" (212.7mm)
Electronics
Controls
Volume, Tone, Blend (Body Sensor, Piezo), Push Tone Knob For Phase Control
Special Electronics
Fishman® Flex Body
General
Color
Natural
Orientation
Right-Hand
Product Name
Malibu Special, Pau Ferro Fingerboard, Black Pickguard, Natural
Series
California
Hardware
Bridge
Modern Viking
Bridge Pins
Ebony with Mother-of-Pearl Dots
Hardware Finish
Nickel
Pickguard
1-Ply Black
Strap Buttons
Vintage-Style
Strings
Fender® 60L Phosphor Bronze (.012-.053 Gauges), PN 0730060403
Tuning Machines
Vintage-Style
Measurements
Body Depth
3.58" to 4.17" (91 mm-106 mm)
Fret Size
2.4mm
Scale Length
24.1" (612 mm)
Neck
Fingerboard Material
Pau Ferro
Fingerboard Radius
15.75" (400 mm)
Headstock
Tilt-Back Stratocaster®
Neck Finish
Satin Urethane
Neck Material
Mahogany
Neck Shape
Slim "C"
Number of Frets
20
Nut Material
Bone
Nut Width
1.69" (43 mm)
Position Inlays
Maple Dots
String Nut
Bone
Truss Rod
Modern Heel Adjust
Accessories
Case/Gig Bag
FAS-620 Deluxe Gig Bag
Body
Body
Solid Sitka Spruce Top with Solid Mahogany Back and Sides
Body Back
Solid Mahogany
Body Binding
Maple
Body Finish
Satin
Body Material
Solid Sitka Spruce Top with Solid Mahogany Back and Sides
Body Shape
Malibu™
Body Sides
Solid Mahogany
Body Style
Malibu
Body Top
Solid Spruce
Bracing
Quartersawn Scalloped "X"
Cutaway
No
Rosette
Maple
Sound Hole
95mm Diameter Soundhole
Waist
8.375" (212.7mm)
Electronics
Controls
Volume, Bass, Treble, with Tuner and Phase Controls
General
Color
Matte Black
Orientation
Right-Hand
Product Name
Malibu Special, Pau Ferro Fingerboard, Matte Black w/bag
Series
California
Hardware
Bridge
Modern Viking
Bridge Pins
Ebony with Mother-of-Pearl Dots
Hardware Finish
Chrome
Pickguard
None
Strap Buttons
Standard Chrome
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)
Neck
Fingerboard Material
Pau Ferro
Fingerboard Radius
15.75" (400 mm)
Headstock
Jazzmaster®
Neck Finish
Satin Urethane
Neck Material
Mahogany
Neck Shape
Slim "C"
Number of Frets
20
Nut Material
Bone
Nut Width
1.69" (43 mm)
Position Inlays
Maple Dots
String Nut
Bone
Accessories
Case/Gig Bag
FAS-620 Deluxe Gig Bag
Truss Rod Wrench
4 mm Hex (Allen)
Body
Body
Solid Mahogany
Body Back
Solid Mahogany
Body Binding
Maple
Body Finish
Satin
Body Material
Solid Mahogany
Body Shape
Malibu™
Body Sides
Solid Mahogany
Body Style
Malibu
Body Top
Solid Mahogany
Cutaway
No
Rosette
Maple
Waist
8.375" (212.7mm)
Electronics
Controls
Volume, Tone, Blend (Body Sensor, Piezo), Push Tone Knob For Phase Control
Special Electronics
Fishman® Flex Body
General
Color
Honey Burst
Orientation
Right-Hand
Product Name
Malibu Special, Pau Ferro Fingerboard, Black Pickguard, Honey Burst
Series
California
Hardware
Bridge
Modern Viking
Bridge Pins
Ebony with Mother-of-Pearl Dots
Hardware Finish
Nickel
Pickguard
1-Ply Black
Strap Buttons
Vintage-Style
Strings
Fender® 60L Phosphor Bronze (.012-.053 Gauges), PN 0730060403
Tuning Machines
Vintage-Style
Measurements
Body Depth
3.58" to 4.17" (91 mm-106 mm)
Fret Size
2.4mm
Scale Length
24.1" (612 mm)
Neck
Fingerboard Material
Pau Ferro
Fingerboard Radius
15.75" (400 mm)
Headstock
Tilt-Back Stratocaster®
Neck Finish
Satin Urethane
Neck Material
Mahogany
Neck Shape
Slim "C"
Number of Frets
20
Nut Material
Bone
Nut Width
1.69" (43 mm)
Position Inlays
Maple Dots
String Nut
Bone
Truss Rod
Modern Heel Adjust
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.
All-Solid Wood Construction
With a body crafted from all-solid woods, this instrument provides superior resonance, volume and dynamic range. Okoume is a premium tonewood revered for its warm, nuanced tonality, natural sonic balance, and earthy aesthetics.
Fishman Preamp System
With a sleek, streamlined look and a pure acoustic voice, the onboard Fishman® Flex Body electronic system features intuitive controls for volume, tone and a blend knob for combining the undersaddle piezo pickup and body transducer to dial-in the most faithful amplified reproduction of the guitar’s natural acoustic tone.
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.
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 guitarist of any level seeking hours of comfortable play.
Deluxe Gig Bag
With comfortable padded backpack straps, durable outer material, and multiple pockets, the included deluxe gig bag provides the perfect balance of ample storage, road-worthy protection, and portability.
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