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Fender Malibu Player Natural Acoustic/Electric Guitar

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$589.00 incl GST

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FENDER MALIBU PLAYER

PLAY SOMETHING DIFFERENT
Inspired by the iconic designs of Fender electric guitars, California Player acoustics evoke the west coast spirit of adventure and freedom, inviting musicians to explore their individual creativity and disrupt the status quo.

Crafted with an X-braced solid spruce top and sapele back and sides, the compact parlor-sized body of the Malibu Player produces a sweet, articulate voice that encourages players to reach for new chords and melodies. The nato 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 GraphTech NuBone nut and saddle for detailed harmonic character. With elegantly integrated controls for a sleek, modern look, the onboard Fishman Flex preamp system allows faithful reproduction of the guitar’s natural sound when plugged into an amplifier 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.

FEATURES

  • Fender Malibu parlor body shape
  • Solid spruce top, sapele back and sides
  • Slim “C”-shape neck with tilt-back 6-in-line headstock
  • Fishman Flex electronics with undersaddle piezo transducer
  • Short 24″ scale length

UNIQUE FENDER BODY SHAPE
A refined and modernised 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.

SOLID SPRUCE TOP
An acoustic guitar’s top is a key contributing component to its production of tone, and a solid top provides optimal resonance, volume and dynamic range. Spruce is a popular wood choice for its clear articulation, nuanced character and tonal versatility.

FISHMAN PREAMP SYSTEM
With a sleek, streamlined look and a pure acoustic voice, the onboard Fishman Flex electronics provide intuitive volume and tone controls for dialling in natural amplified tone and a phase control for combatting feedback.

TILT-BACK 6-IN-LINE HEADSTOCK
A tilt-back headstock design optimises the break angle of the strings over the nut, creating singing sustain and rich resonance.

SLIM “C”-SHAPED NECK
The slim “C”-shaped neck profile is inspired by Fender electric guitars, offering superior hand comfort thanks to its consistently shallow depth and rounded fingerboard edges.

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 guitarists of any level seeking hours of comfortable play.

BODY Body Back: Sapele
Body Sides: Sapele
Body Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Body Finish: Gloss Poly
Body Shape: Malibu
Body Binding: Aged White
Bracing: Scalloped X
Rosette: 2-Ring B/W/B
NECK Neck Material: Nato
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
Truss Rod: Modern Heel Adjust
Truss Rod Nut: 4 mm Hex
ELECTRONICS Controls: Volume, Tone, Push Tone Knob For Phase Control
Special Electronics: Fishman® Flex
HARDWARE Bridge: Modern Viking
Bridge Pins: Aged White with Black Dots
Hardware Finish: Nickel
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
Pickguard: 3-Ply Gold
MISCELLANEOUS Strings: Fender® Dura-Tone® 880L Coated 80/20 (.012-.052 Gauges), PN 0730880303

Fender guitars and amps are covered by a 2 year manufacturer warranty. Amp tubes are covered for 90 days by manufacturer warranty.

Although we are not authorised to determine if any repair is covered under warranty, if the item was purchased through World of Music, then we are often the best people to facilitate the claim for you and will do so as timely as possible. Warranty does not apply to cosmetic damage or faults that are a result of user neglect. Although your mate is really handy with a soldering iron, any product modification or home repair will also result in a void warranty.

Quite often, something perceived as a fault is as simple as a faulty cable or power issue so we always suggest checking over Frequently Asked Questions on the manufacturer website first. It can be a helpful approach to getting to the bottom of a problem and save you a lot of time in getting your gear back up and running!

This item ships via courier; fully insured for your peace of mind. Orders require a signature on delivery and we suggest using an address where someone will be present for the speediest delivery time. For delivery attempts with no one present to sign, your order will be taken to the courier depot and a card will be left for you to organise redelivery.

Product Description
FENDER MALIBU PLAYER PLAY SOMETHING DIFFERENT Inspired by the iconic designs of Fender electric guitars, California Player acoustics evoke the west coast spirit of adventure and freedom, inviting musicians to explore their individual creativity and disrupt the status quo.
Crafted with an X-braced solid spruce top and sapele back and sides, the compact parlor-sized body of the Malibu Player produces a sweet, articulate voice that encourages players to reach for new chords and melodies. The nato 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 GraphTech NuBone nut and saddle for detailed harmonic character. With elegantly integrated controls for a sleek, modern look, the onboard Fishman Flex preamp system allows faithful reproduction of the guitar's natural sound when plugged into an amplifier 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. FEATURES
  • Fender Malibu parlor body shape
  • Solid spruce top, sapele back and sides
  • Slim "C"-shape neck with tilt-back 6-in-line headstock
  • Fishman Flex electronics with undersaddle piezo transducer
  • Short 24" scale length
UNIQUE FENDER BODY SHAPE A refined and modernised 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. SOLID SPRUCE TOP An acoustic guitar’s top is a key contributing component to its production of tone, and a solid top provides optimal resonance, volume and dynamic range. Spruce is a popular wood choice for its clear articulation, nuanced character and tonal versatility. FISHMAN PREAMP SYSTEM With a sleek, streamlined look and a pure acoustic voice, the onboard Fishman Flex electronics provide intuitive volume and tone controls for dialling in natural amplified tone and a phase control for combatting feedback. TILT-BACK 6-IN-LINE HEADSTOCK A tilt-back headstock design optimises the break angle of the strings over the nut, creating singing sustain and rich resonance. SLIM "C"-SHAPED NECK The slim “C”-shaped neck profile is inspired by Fender electric guitars, offering superior hand comfort thanks to its consistently shallow depth and rounded fingerboard edges. 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 guitarists of any level seeking hours of comfortable play.
Specifications
BODY Body Back: Sapele
Body Sides: Sapele
Body Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Body Finish: Gloss Poly
Body Shape: Malibu
Body Binding: Aged White
Bracing: Scalloped X
Rosette: 2-Ring B/W/B
NECK Neck Material: Nato
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
Truss Rod: Modern Heel Adjust
Truss Rod Nut: 4 mm Hex
ELECTRONICS Controls: Volume, Tone, Push Tone Knob For Phase Control
Special Electronics: Fishman® Flex
HARDWARE Bridge: Modern Viking
Bridge Pins: Aged White with Black Dots
Hardware Finish: Nickel
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
Pickguard: 3-Ply Gold
MISCELLANEOUS Strings: Fender® Dura-Tone® 880L Coated 80/20 (.012-.052 Gauges), PN 0730880303
Warranty

Fender guitars and amps are covered by a 2 year manufacturer warranty. Amp tubes are covered for 90 days by manufacturer warranty.

Although we are not authorised to determine if any repair is covered under warranty, if the item was purchased through World of Music, then we are often the best people to facilitate the claim for you and will do so as timely as possible. Warranty does not apply to cosmetic damage or faults that are a result of user neglect. Although your mate is really handy with a soldering iron, any product modification or home repair will also result in a void warranty.

Quite often, something perceived as a fault is as simple as a faulty cable or power issue so we always suggest checking over Frequently Asked Questions on the manufacturer website first. It can be a helpful approach to getting to the bottom of a problem and save you a lot of time in getting your gear back up and running!

Shipping

This item ships via courier; fully insured for your peace of mind. Orders require a signature on delivery and we suggest using an address where someone will be present for the speediest delivery time. For delivery attempts with no one present to sign, your order will be taken to the courier depot and a card will be left for you to organise redelivery.