Fender Limited Edition California Vintage Malibu Acoustic Electric Guitar with Case, Antigua

SKU: FE0971022388 MFR: 0971022388
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Key Features

  • Experience rich acoustic tones with the Ovangkol body of this Fender Malibu guitar.
  • The solid Spruce top ensures a balanced sound, making this acoustic-electric a joy to play.
  • Enjoy smooth playability with the Okoume neck and comfortable Modern "V" neck shape.
  • Amplify your sound with the Fishman Presys VT Plus, perfect for stage or studio use.
  • The unique Antigua finish and vintage appointments give this Fender guitar a classic look.
  • Includes a vintage-style hardshell case, protecting your limited-edition guitar investment.
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Fender California Vintage Malibu Specifications

General

General

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  • Color

    Antigua

  • Model / Series

    California

  • Orientation

    Right-Handed

  • Number of Strings

    6

  • Guitar Type

    Standard

  • Body Material

    Ovangkol

  • Top Material

    Spruce

  • Guitar Finish

    Gloss Polyurethane

  • Body Binding

    Aged White

  • Neck Material

    Okoume

  • Neck Construction

    Through

  • Neck Finish

    Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face

  • Neck Shape

    Modern "V"

  • Scale Length

    25" (635mm)

  • Fingerboard Material

    Ovangkol Fretboard

  • Fingerboard Radius

    16" (406.4mm)

  • Number of Frets

    20

  • Fret Size

    2mm

  • Nut Material

    Bone

  • Nut Width

    1.69" (43mm)

  • Position Inlays

    Pearloid Block

  • Truss Rod Wrench

    4mm Hex (Allen)

  • Headstock

    Tilt-back Vintage Malibu

Hardware

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  • Bridge Type

    Vintage Viking

  • Hardware Finish

    Nickel

  • Tuning Machines

    Vintage-Style with Aged White Buttons

  • Pickguard

    1-Ply Antigua

Electronics

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  • Controls

    Volume, Blend (Body Pickup, Piezo)

  • Special Electronics

    Fender/Fishman Presys VT Plus Soundhole Pickup System

Miscellaneous

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  • String Material

    Steel

  • Case/Gig Bag

    Vintage-Style Hardshell

  • UPC Code

    885978170890

About Fender California Vintage Malibu

Because you deserve an instrument that stands out, the Limited Edition California Vintage Malibu Acoustic Electric Guitar with Case, Antigua, offers an extraordinary blend of vintage charm and modern performance. This exceptional guitar pays homage to Fender's iconic legacy, rooted in the rock-and-roll revolution of the 1960s in Southern California. A modern reinterpretation of the unique acoustic models crafted by Leo Fender and renowned luthier Roger Rossmeisl, this guitar captures the fearless creativity of that era. It features distinctive headstock shapes, easy-to-play neck profiles, and radical styling that redefined the landscape of Fender Acoustics.

The Fender California Vintage Malibu is not just a nostalgic nod to its mid-century origins; it seamlessly combines retro aesthetics with cutting-edge 21st-century performance. The guitar boasts a concert-sized body, meticulously engineered with an innovative Performance X bracing pattern. Constructed from a solid Sitka spruce top and solid ovangkol back and sides, this design delivers a sweet, focused voice with exceptional nuance and balance. The okoume neck, featuring a modern "V" profile and a short 25" scale length, ensures a warm tonal response, making it a joy to play.

Adding to its distinctive character, the tilt-back 6-in-line headstock with a matching headcap echoes Fender's electric guitar DNA. The bound ovangkol fingerboard, adorned with pearloid block inlays, and vintage-style tuning machines enhance the guitar's vintage appeal while ensuring smooth, accurate tuning.

Equipped with the Fishman Presys VT Plus preamp system, designed specifically for Fender instruments, this guitar offers seamless soundhole-mounted controls. These controls blend an undersaddle piezo and internal body transducer, ensuring faithful and reliable reproduction of the guitar's natural sound when amplified or recorded. The all-solid wood construction, featuring premium ovangkol, guarantees superior resonance, volume, and dynamic range. The bone nut and saddle further enhance the guitar's superior harmonic character.

This guitar comes complete with a vintage-style hardshell case, adding to its overall allure and protection. The Limited Edition California Vintage Malibu Acoustic Electric Guitar with Case, Antigua, is a bold, eye-catching instrument that offers standout style, superior sound, and effortless playability. It is the perfect choice for musicians who aspire to play something different, truly embodying the spirit of Fender's classic heritage.

Fender California Vintage Malibu Features

  • Period-correct Malibu concert body shape
  • Solid Sitka spruce top, solid ovangkol back and sides
  • Ergonomic modern "V"-shape neck with tilt-back 6-in-line headstock
  • Fishman Presys VT Plus electronics with undersaddle piezo and internal body transducer
  • Vintage-style hardshell case

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.

Key Features

  • Experience rich acoustic tones with the Ovangkol body of this Fender Malibu guitar.
  • The solid Spruce top ensures a balanced sound, making this acoustic-electric a joy to play.
  • Enjoy smooth playability with the Okoume neck and comfortable Modern "V" neck shape.
  • Amplify your sound with the Fishman Presys VT Plus, perfect for stage or studio use.
  • The unique Antigua finish and vintage appointments give this Fender guitar a classic look.
  • Includes a vintage-style hardshell case, protecting your limited-edition guitar investment.

What's in the box:

  • Fender Limited Edition California Vintage Malibu Acoustic Electric Guitar (Antigua)
  • Vintage-Style Hardshell Case
  • Fender 2 Year Limited Warranty