Fender Malibu Player Burgundy Satin

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 cr ¨me 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, giving it a vintage-inspired look with a modern twist.

Solid Spruce Top


Spruce is the standard modern tone wood for fashioning the tops of acoustic guitars and other acoustic instruments few woods can beat its strength, brightness and dynamic range, and it responds well to any acoustic playing style, from hard strumming to fast flatpicking to delicate fingerpicking.

Fishman Preamp and Tuner


A Fishman pickup/preamp system adds peerless amplified performance with a variety of onboard controls to your acoustic instrument without compromising its pure, rich and resonant tone. The onboard tuner is conveniently placed right where you can see it.

6-in-line Matching Painted Headstock


The matching painted 6-in-line headstock on this guitar is immediately recognizable and exudes classic Fender vibe. It also provides considerable strength and resistance to whiplash that can severely damage most traditional acoustics.

Slim-Taper "C"-Shaped Mahogany Neck


The supremely comfortable slim-taper "C"-shaped mahogany neck has outstanding fret-hand feel that's suitable for any playing style and enhances the overall volume and liveliness of the guitar.

Walnut Fingerboard and Bridge


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

Specification

Body Back: Mahogany

Body Sides: Mahogany

Body Top: Solid Sitka Spruce

Body Finish: Satin

Body Shape: Malibu

Body Binding: Aged White

Bracing: Scalloped X

Rosette: 2-ring B/W/B

Neck Material: Mahogany

Neck Finish: Satin Urethane

Neck Shape: Slim "C"

Scale Length: 24.1" (612 mm)

Fingerboard Material: Walnut

Fingerboard Radius: 15.75" (400 mm)

Number of Frets: 20

Nut Material: Graph Tech NuBone

Nut Width: 1.69" (43 mm)

Position Inlays: Dot

Controls: Volume, Bass, Treble

Bridge: Modern Viking

Bridge Pins: Aged with Black Dots

Hardware Finish: Chrome

Tuning Machines: Sealed Nickel

Pickguard: 3-Ply Gold

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

Case/Gig Bag: None