Fender Malibu Player, Walnut Fingerboard - Natural
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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.
SERIES: California
BODY SHAPE: Malibu
BODY TOP: Solid Sitka Spruce
BACK AND SIDES: Mahogany
BRACING: Scalloped X
ROSETTE: 2-ring B/W/B
NECK: Mahogany
NECK FINISH: Satin Urethane
FINGERBOARD: Walnut
FRETS: 20
POSITION INLAYS: White Dot
TUNING MACHINES: Sealed Nickel
NUT (Material/Width): Graph Tech® NuBone™, 1.69" (43 mm)
TUNING MACHINES: Sealed Nickel
SCALE LENGTH: 24.1" (612 mm)
BRIDGE: Modern Viking
PICKGUARD: 3-Ply Gold
CONTROLS: Volume, Bass, Treble
HARDWARE FINISH: Chrome
CASE/GIG BAG: None
Specifications
Acoustic Pickup Type: | Info Unavailable |
Back & Sides: | Mahogany |
Back/Sides Finish: | Gloss Polyurethane |
Body Colour: | Natural |
Body Finish: | Gloss Polyurethane |
Body Shape: | Malibu |
Bracing: | X Bracing - Scalloped |
Bridge Material: | Walnut |
Bridge Style: | Modern Viking |
Case/Gigbag: | Purchased Separately |
Country of Origin: | Indonesia |
Cutaway: | No |
Features: | 6-in-line headstock |
Fingerboard: | Walnut |
Fingerboard Inlay: | White Dots |
Fret Profile: | 2.4 mm |
Fretboard Radius: | 15.75" / 400 mm |
Instrument Size: | Full |
Neck Body Join: | Info Unavailable |
Neck Body Join-Fret: | 14th Fret |
Neck Material: | Mahogany |
Neck Shape: | Slim C |
Number of Frets: | 20 |
Number of Strings: | 6 |
Nut Material: | Graph Tech NuBone |
Nut Width: | 1.69" / 42.926 mm |
Orientation: | Right |
Pickguard: | Yes |
Pickup/Preamp: | Fishman CD-1 |
Preamp EQ: | Yes |
Scale Length: | 24.1" / 612 mm |
String Gauge: | 0.12-0.52 |
String Type: | Steel |
Top Material: | Sitka Spruce |
Tuner: | Yes |
Tuning Machines: | Sealed Nickel |
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Description: André Skinner explores Fender's California Series Malibu Player acoustic electric guitar. 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 creme 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.
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- asked on Aug 29, 2023
- answered by Daryl Guy, Kamloops, British Columbia
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