Play Something Different

Disrupt the status quo with the Malibu Player, a small-body, short scale acoustic-electric with a comfortable feel that will encourage you to reach for new chords and melodies. Featuring a solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and 6-in-line headstock, the bold style and balanced, articulate sound make the Malibu Player 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.

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 superior resonance, a GraphTech® NuBone® nut and saddle, and a Fishman® preamp system that allows you to reproduce the guitar's natural sound when plugged into an amplifier. With superb playability and unique aesthetics, the Malibu Player resonates with those destined to stand out from the crowd.

  • Body Back
    Mahogany
  • Body Sides
    Mahogany
  • Body Finish
    Gloss Poly
  • Body Shape
    Malibu
  • 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
  • Fret Size
    2.4mm
  • Nut Material
    Graph Tech® NuBone™
  • Nut Width
    1.69" (43 mm)
  • Position Inlays
    White Dot
  • Controls
    Volume, Bass, Treble
  • Bridge
    Modern Viking
  • Bridge Pins
    Aged White with Black Dots
  • Hardware Finish
    Chrome
  • Tuning Machines
    Sealed Nickel
  • Pickguard
    3-Ply Gold
  • Strings
    Fender® Dura-Tone® 880L Coated 80/20 (.012-.052 Gauges), PN 0730880303
  • Legal Notice
    WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Features

  • Fender-exclusive Malibu body shape
  • Solid spruce top; mahogany back and sides
  • Fender-exclusive CD-1 Fishman pickup/preamp system
  • Mahogany neck with slim-taper "C"-shaped profile; walnut fingerboard and bridge
  • 6-in-line headstock

Malibu Player

Model #: 0970722021
$449.99
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Play Something Different

Disrupt the status quo with the Malibu Player, a small-body, short scale acoustic-electric with a comfortable feel that will encourage you to reach for new chords and melodies. Featuring a solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and 6-in-line headstock, the bold style and balanced, articulate sound make the Malibu Player 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.

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 superior resonance, a GraphTech® NuBone® nut and saddle, and a Fishman® preamp system that allows you to reproduce the guitar's natural sound when plugged into an amplifier. With superb playability and unique aesthetics, the Malibu Player resonates with those destined to stand out from the crowd.

  • Body Back
    Mahogany
  • Body Sides
    Mahogany
  • Body Finish
    Gloss Poly
  • Body Shape
    Malibu
  • 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
  • Fret Size
    2.4mm
  • Nut Material
    Graph Tech® NuBone™
  • Nut Width
    1.69" (43 mm)
  • Position Inlays
    White Dot
  • Controls
    Volume, Bass, Treble
  • Bridge
    Modern Viking
  • Bridge Pins
    Aged White with Black Dots
  • Hardware Finish
    Chrome
  • Tuning Machines
    Sealed Nickel
  • Pickguard
    3-Ply Gold
  • Strings
    Fender® Dura-Tone® 880L Coated 80/20 (.012-.052 Gauges), PN 0730880303
  • Legal Notice
    WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Features

  • Fender-exclusive Malibu body shape
  • Solid spruce top; mahogany back and sides
  • Fender-exclusive CD-1 Fishman pickup/preamp system
  • Mahogany neck with slim-taper "C"-shaped profile; walnut fingerboard and bridge
  • 6-in-line headstock
Malibu Player
$449.99
$449.99

Highlights

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.

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