Description
The Malibu Classic swaps traditional dreadnought bulk for a compact, short-scale body that feels noticeably easier under the fingers — the 24.1″ scale gives strings a bit more give, so reaching for unfamiliar chord shapes or quick melodic runs feels less like work. It’s part of Fender’s California Series, and this particular finish, Cosmic Turquoise, pairs a fully painted solid Sitka spruce top with natural solid mahogany back and sides, plus a matching painted 6-in-line headstock and koa binding and rosette for a look that stands apart from typical acoustics.
Beyond the visual statement, Fender put real engineering into how this guitar sounds and holds up. Optimized internal bracing trims excess mass while boosting resonance, and a bone nut and saddle help notes ring out with longer sustain. Plugged in, a Fender/Fishman-designed preamp — voiced specifically for the Malibu’s body — lets you go straight to an amp without flattening the guitar’s acoustic character. The slim-taper “C”-shaped mahogany neck stays comfortable across playing styles, while the pau ferro fingerboard and matching bridge add warmth and clarity to the overall voice.
Key specs:
- Body: Solid Sitka spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, gloss poly finish
- Neck: Mahogany, satin finish, “Slim C” profile
- Fingerboard: Pau ferro, 15.75″ radius, 20 frets, maple dot inlays
- Scale length: 24.1″ (612 mm); nut width: 1.69″ (43 mm), bone nut
- Electronics: Fender/Fishman preamp with Volume, Bass, Treble, Tuner, and Phase controls
- Bridge: Modern Viking; hardware: chrome with sealed nickel tuners
- Strings: Fender Dura-Tone Coated 80/20 Bronze (.012-.052)
- Weight: 12.45 lb; includes gig bag
Whether you’re writing at home or plugging in on stage, the Malibu Classic delivers a balanced, articulate voice with a personality all its own.
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