Disrupt the status quo with the Malibu Special, a small-body, short scale acoustic-electric with a comfortable feel that will encourage you to reach for new chords and melodies. Featuring solid mahogany top, back and sides, the bold style and balanced, articulate sound make the Malibu Special 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 Fenders electric legacy. It also includes a premium Fender- and Fishman®-designed preamp system voiced specifically for the Malibus body shape, allowing you to reproduce the guitars natural sound when plugged into an amplifier.
The Malibu Specials no-compromise attitude extends to its build quality, featuring quartersawn scalloped X bracing for superior resonance, an upgraded bone nut and saddle, and a tilt-back headstock for enhanced sustain. Sleek maple binding, matching maple rosette, and the 6-in-line headstock punch up the Malibus quintessential Fender vibe. With superb playability and unique aesthetics, the Malibu Special resonates with those destined to stand out from the crowd.
FEATURES
- Fender-exclusive Malibu body shape
- Solid mahogany top, back and sides
- Fender-exclusive Fishman pickup/preamp system
- Mahogany neck with slim-taper "C"-shaped profile; pau ferro fingerboard and bridge
- Tilt-back 6-in-line headstock
- Includes deluxe gig bag
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.
TILT-BACK 6-IN-LINE HEADSTOCK
A tilt-back headstock increases the break angle over the nut, allowing for enhanced sustain. The Strat-style 6-in-line design 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.
ALL-SOLID CONSTRUCTION
Prized for increased resonance and sustain, the Malibu Special is built with solid mahogany top, back and sides to achieve a tone that's warm and balanced.
FENDER AND FISHMAN-DESIGNED PREAMP SYSTEM
Complete with tuner, frequency (bass, middle and treble) and phase controls, this system is specially voiced for each body shape in the California Series.
DELUXE GIG BAG
With comfortable padded backpack straps, durable outer material, multiple pockets and a rubber boot for drop protection, the included deluxe gig bag provides top-notch protection while travelling.
General
California
Right-Hand
Natural
China
Neck
Jazzmaster®
Mahogany
Satin Urethane
Slim "C"
15.75" (400 mm)
Pau Ferro
Maple Dots
20
Bone
1.69" (43 mm)
Bone
Body
Solid Mahogany Top with Solid Mahogany Back and Sides
Satin
Malibu
Solid Mahogany
Maple
Solid Mahogany
Solid Mahogany
Malibu
Solid Mahogany Top with Solid Mahogany Back and Sides
No
8.375" (212.7mm)
Maple
Hardware
Modern Viking
Ebony with Mother-of-Pearl Dots
None
Chrome
Sealed Nickel
Fender® Dura-Tone® 880L Coated 80/20 (.012-.052 Gauges), PN 0730880303
Standard Chrome
Electronics
Volume, Bass, Treble, with Tuner and Phase Controls
